Biography
Who is FouseyTube?
Early life and real name
Yousef Saleh Erakat was born in Fremont, California, to Palestinian parents from Abu Dis. He grew up in a religious Muslim household. During his upbringing, he frequently spoke out against negative stereotypes regarding Muslims.
He attended an American high school before moving on to San Jose State University. While studying there, he chose to major in theatre arts. After he graduated in 2013, he relocated to Los Angeles to begin his professional acting career.
How FouseyTube became famous
FouseyTube started his digital presence with fitness-related channels. He shared his P90X workout path and provided reviews for his viewers. In 2012, MBMuslima Magazine listed him as one of 40 inspiring Muslims under 40.
His audience grew significantly when he shifted to making comedy skits about his Middle Eastern background. He also became known for producing prank videos. While these videos helped his popularity, they also faced criticism for being staged or potentially dangerous.
Career highlights
In the acting world, he appeared in the comedy horror film Boo! A Madea Halloween in 2016 and its sequel in 2017. His YouTube career includes the channel DOSEofFOUSEY and the channel now known as Crashout YSE. He has received several awards, including Silver, Gold, and Diamond Play Buttons, as well as two Streamy Awards won in 2015 and 2016.
FouseyTube also explored music and bodybuilding. He released his first album, G7: The Death of Fousey, in January 2025. In October 2025, he secured his first bodybuilding title in Sacramento. His streaming history includes time on Twitch and Kick, though he faced a ban on Twitch for hateful conduct toward the LGBT community in 2023.
Family and personal life
He has three older siblings. One of them is Noura Erakat, who works as a professor and legal scholar at Rutgers University. His family background is a central part of his identity as a Palestinian-American.
FouseyTube has been open about his personal health struggles. He has discussed his experiences with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. He has also mentioned dealing with porn addiction in his daily vlogs and during a appearance on VH1.
Birthday and age
FouseyTube was born on January 22, 1990, which makes FouseyTube 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. FouseyTube shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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