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Dillon The Hacker

YouTuber and Content Creator

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Age

177.8

Height (cm)

October 14, 1998

Birthday

Pupinia Stewart

Ex-Partner

Montclair State University

School

Montclair State University

University

Dylan Prescott Henderson, Mr. Beanboy

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Dillon The Hacker, also known as Griffin Alexander Klaus, was a satirical YouTuber who gained attention for his trolling and sarcastic videos. He targeted popular YouTubers, claiming exaggerated hacking skills and mocking himself. Despite his controversial and provocative persona, he collaborated with prominent YouTubers like PewDiePie and gained a significant following before his untimely death at the age of 20.

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Born as Griffin Alexander Klaus in Covington, Louisiana (October 14, 1998).

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Studied at Montclair State University, aspiring to be an actor and entertainer.

Started YouTube in February 2014 as Dillon The Hacker.

Aimed to cause 'utter freaking chaos' when joining YouTube.

First video received attention when 4chan users found his fake address tweet.

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Claimed to have an IQ of 143 and self-proclaimed himself a leader of Anonymous and 4chan.

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First targeted PewDiePie in a sarcastic troll video in June 2014.

Temporarily suspended and flagged on YouTube due to backlash.

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Claimed to speak five languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

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Collaborated with PewDiePie on a project where he 'hacked' his channel.

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Launched a podcast called 'Room 737' with college roommate Tyler.

Created a new character, Mr. Beanboy, on a separate channel.

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Dated Pupinia Stewart in 2015, claiming they would 'rule the world.'

Pierced his nipple to celebrate reaching 100,000 YouTube subscribers.

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Had three cats and loved 'Breaking Bad.'

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Supported Donald Trump and admired Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and PewDiePie.

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Passed away on July 28, 2019, at age 20, causing skepticism due to his trolling history.

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PewDiePie acknowledged their friendship and collaboration during the T-series vs. PewDiePie event.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:1 - 2.5 million

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Dillon The Hacker's YouTube channel places his net worth in the 1 - 2.5 million range.

Dillon The Hacker Biography

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Establishing Himself on YouTube

Creating his YouTube channel in February 2014, Dillon wasted no time establishing himself as a satirical critic. In 2014, members of 4chan managed to find his fake address after he tweeted it as bait, increasing the intensity of the attention surrounding him. This led to temporary suspensions and flags on his channel.

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Collaborations and Expansion

Dillon partnered with renowned YouTuber PewDiePie, claiming to have hacked his channel during a joint project. This collaboration, along with his unique style, inspired other YouTubers to adopt similar gimmicks and seek collaborations with him. On a separate channel, he proved his versatility and creativity through the introduction of the character Mr. Beanboy.

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Diversification

Dillon expanded his presence through the launch of the podcast 'Room 737,' which he co-hosted with his college roommate Tyler. Additionally, he made a guest appearance on Scare PewDiePie Season 2, solidifying his standing within the YouTube community.

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Personal Life

Though Dillon The Hacker's relationship with Pupinia Stewart came to an end in 2015, he remained passionate about music, playing the guitar and having an affinity for bands like Nirvana and Weezer. He even claimed Weezer's 'Susanne' as his favorite song. His interests also extended to TV shows, with 'Breaking Bad' being a favorite, and the film 'Hackers' aligning with his hacker persona.

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Passing

Dillon The Hacker's untimely passing on July 28, 2019, at the age of 20 in Hammond, Louisiana, left many skeptical, given his history as a troll. However, friends offered condolences and even PewDiePie acknowledged their friendship and collaboration during the T-series vs. PewDiePie event. Dillon's satirical and provocative online persona made a lasting impact on the YouTube community.