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Vikkstar123
Barn in 2022
Born
Vikram Singh Barn
(1995-08-02 ) 2 August 1995 (age 28)
Education Silverdale School Occupations
live streamer
DJ
music producer
YouTube information
Also known as Vikkstar Channel
Years active 2010–present Genres
vlog
Subscribers 12.1 million (combined)[1 ] [2 ] Total views 3.8 billion (combined)[1 ] [2 ] Associated acts Sidemen
Last updated: 5 April 2023
Musical career Genres Electronic music [3 ] Years active 2023–present
Early life and education
Online career
Barn joined YouTube in 2010; having played games with his friends, he got into watching YouTubers and making videos of their own. Eventually, he decided to launch his own channel, stating:[11 ]
I got involved thinking I might be able to do a little bit better than they were doing, and get involved and have some fun with it. I started recording myself playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 . I started making tutorial videos that people could watch – some of them were for knives and how you could throw them across the map. I made videos showing places where you could throw a knife or tomahawk and get a kill. I thought it would be cool to show off these ridiculous kills.
As his popularity increased, he began to take it more seriously, branching out into Minecraft .[11 ]
In 2013, he joined the Sidemen , which caused his popularity to rise further.[12 ] He would later move in with three other members, sharing a house with them from 2014 to 2018, when he announced he was moving out of the Sidemen House.[13 ] [14 ] He was also part of the Dream SMP server.[15 ]
In January 2021, he announced on his channel that he was quitting playing Call of Duty: Warzone due to a proliferation of cheating,[16 ] saying hackers would be "the death of the game" if it went unfixed.[17 ] Along with criticism from several other high-profile streamers , the resulting uproar caused Activision to update the game's anti-cheat software.[18 ]
Music career
On 5 December 2022, Barn, KSI , and TBJZL released a Christmas-themed single titled "Christmas Drillings " under the Sidemen banner featuring British rapper Jme , which charted at number 3 in the UK.[19 ] [20 ]
In 2023, Barn started releasing music as a DJ and music producer.[3 ] On 28 September 2023, Barn released a single with Alan Walker and Dash Berlin titled "Better Off (Alone, Pt. III) " on digital platforms.[21 ]
His second single, "Humans ", featuring Shaun Farrugia , was released on 1 December 2023.[3 ]
Other ventures
Investment
In January 2021, it was revealed that Barn had invested in the London Royal Ravens , a Call of Duty esports team, speaking of his desire to 'build a blueprint' for the wider popularisation of the sport.[22 ]
In July 2023, Barn invested in notwoways, an East London sneaker brand owned by fellow YouTuber and friend Callum "Callux" McGinley.[23 ] [24 ]
CIRCULR
On 3 August 2023, it was announced that Barn would be joining as the new co-founder of British eyewear brand CIRCULR.[25 ] [26 ] [27 ]
Personal life
In December 2021, Barn announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend.[28 ] They got married in 2023.[29 ]
In a Sidemen video released in March 2024, Barn revealed he suffers from Crohn's disease .[30 ]
Filmography
Discography
Singles
Charity singles
Music videos
Awards and nominations
Notes
^ Better Off (Alone, Pt. III) is absent from the Apple Music release of Walkerworld. [46 ]
References
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^ a b "About Vikkstar123" . YouTube .
^ a b c "Shaun Farrugia & Vikkstar's Song 'Humans' Is Out Today!" . Malta Daily . 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024 .
^ @Vikkstar123 (10 May 2013). "... Ethnicity and Nationality are two completely separate things, I've lived in England for all my life. My ethnic background is Indian" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Which of the Sidemen knows Vik the best? (video). MoreSidemen. 23 July 2019. Event occurs at 14:44. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021 – via YouTube .
^ Barn, Vikram [@Vikkstar123] (21 April 2015). "It's always nostalgic coming back to Guildford. I lived here until I was 8" (Tweet ). Retrieved 6 April 2021 – via Twitter .
^ Roberts, Alana (20 December 2019). "YouTube star encourages students to work hard during visit to his old school in Sheffield" . The Star . Sheffield Newspapers Ltd. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ Newsroom, The (5 November 2016). "Sheffield YouTube star explains why he could retire - aged just 21" . The Star . Sheffield Newspapers Ltd. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021 .
^ Sidemen, The (2016). Sidemen: The Book . Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 978-1-4736-4819-7 . Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2021 .
^ a b Reiner, Andrew (30 April 2015). "An Interview With YouTube Sensation Vikkstar123" . Game Informer . GameStop . Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ Fogarty, Paul (17 September 2019). "YouTube: Get to know all seven Sidemen members – Ethan, Tobi, Harry!" . HITC . Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ "Who are the Sidemen? How KSI and friends amassed 123 million followers" . The Times . 23 October 2021. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021 .
^ "I'm leaving the Sidemen House" . YouTube . 31 October 2018. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021 .
^ Çakır, Gökhan (1 January 2021). "Who is a part of the Dream SMP Minecraft Server?" . Dot Esports . GAMURS Group . Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ Criddle, Cristina (1 February 2021). "Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty: Warzone over cheating" . BBC News . Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo (2 February 2021). " 'Call of Duty: Warzone' Bans More than 60,000 Cheaters" . Vice . Vice Media . Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021 .
^ Criddle, Cristina (3 February 2021). "Call of Duty: Warzone 'enhances' its anti-cheat software" . BBC News . Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ Ben Mundy, Sam Harris (22 December 2022). "Christmas number one: Sidemen and JME's quest for top spot" . BBC . Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ "CHRISTMAS DRILLINGS" . Official Charts . 15 December 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ Smith, Carl (28 September 2023). "New Releases" . Official Charts Company . Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ Powell, Steffan; Pandey, Manish (7 January 2021). "Vikkstar on his plans for growing Call of Duty esports" . BBC News . Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021 .
^ Bottomley, Tom (28 July 2023). "Sneaker brand notwoways secures £2.3m investment to turbo charge growth" . TheIndustry.fashion . Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ Taylor, Nigel (21 August 2023). "UK sneaker brand Notwoways secures £2.3m in fresh funding" . FashionNetwork . Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ Strong, Jack (3 August 2023). "CIRCULR Eyewear Relaunches With British YouTube Sensation Vikkstar at the Helm" . TheSoleSupplier . Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ taijaweekes (4 August 2023). "Circulr Relaunch alongside new co-owner Vikkstar" . PAUSE Online . Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ Staff, Wonderland (9 August 2023). "CIRCULR Relaunches with Vikkstar" . Wonderland . Retrieved 27 May 2024 .
^ Vikram, Barn [@Vikkstar123] (22 December 2021). "We're engaged! These years together have been magical, here's to many more" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021 – via Twitter .
^ Vikram, Barn [@Vikkstar123] (26 September 2023). "Mr & Mrs 🤍" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023 – via Twitter .
^ SIDEMEN HOW FAR CAN YOU GET IN 24 HOURS . Sidemen. 10 March 2024. Event occurs at 1:20:20. Retrieved 10 March 2024 – via YouTube.
^ Shah, Furvah. "Sidemen's Netflix documentary: Release date, trailer, cast and more" . Cosmopolitan . Retrieved 6 February 2024 .
^ "Who Are The Sidemen? | The Sidemen Experience" . CCUK . October 2014. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019 .
^ "YouTube Rewind: The Ultimate 2016 Challenge" . Retrieved 3 April 2024 – via YouTube.
^ "YouTube Rewind: The Shape of 2017" . Retrieved 26 March 2024 – via YouTube.
^ White, Peter (2 June 2018). " 'The Sidemen Show': YouTube Debuts First Trailer & Dates Premium Reality Challenge Format" . Deadline . Archived from the original on 20 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019 .
^ "How To Be Behzinga" . YouTube . October 2020. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021 .{{cite web }}
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^ Copson, Josie. "YouTube gameshow with staggering £1,000,000 prize fund rivals traditional TV" . Metro . Retrieved 3 June 2024 .
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^ "Randolph - MANCHILD (Deji Diss Track) Official Video" . Retrieved 17 March 2024 – via YouTube.
^ "A1 x J1 - Don't Lie (Official Video) ft. Nemzzz" . Retrieved 17 March 2024 – via YouTube.
^ "Rádiós Top 40 slágerlista" . slagerlistak.hu . Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024 .
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^ "Better Off (Alone, Pt. III) – Single by Alan Walker, Bash Berlin & Vikkstar" . Apple Music . Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Walkerworld – Album by Alan Walker" . Apple Music . Retrieved 10 November 2023 .
^ "Humans – Single by Vikkstar" . Apple Music . Retrieved 1 December 2023 .
^ "Know Me Better (feat. Jme) – Single by Vikkstar & Masked Wolf featuring Jme" . Apple Music . Retrieved 25 April 2024 .
^ "UK Singles Chart" . Official Charts Company . 26 December 2019. Archived from the original on 20 December 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020 .
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^ Smith, Carl (7 December 2022). "Christmas Number 1 2022 contenders revealed: LadBaby, Sidemen, Stormzy, Mariah Carey and more" . Official Charts Company .
^ "Alan Walker, Dash Berlin & Vikkstar - Better Off (Alone, Pt. III) - Official Music Video" . Retrieved 28 September 2023 – via YouTube .
^ "Vikkstar - Humans (feat. Shaun Farrugia) [Official Music Video]" . Retrieved 1 December 2023 – via YouTube .
^ "Vikkstar & Masked Wolf - Know Me Better (feat. Jme) [Official Music Video]" . Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via YouTube .
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