Ludwig Biography
Formative Years and Streaming Stardom
Born in New Hampshire with French and Swedish heritage, Ludwig attended Arizona State University, earning degrees in English and journalism. He dipped his toes into Twitch part-time in 2018 and made the dive to full-time streaming the following year. His content, which included "Melee" and "Dark Souls," gained traction and by 2019, Ludwig's partnership with fellow streamer QTCinderella started blooming. His popularity surged and by 2020, he celebrated a million followers. His contribution to the festive season came in the form of “A Very Mogul Christmas,” a collection of royalty-free holiday music for fellow content creators.
Game Changer
Ludwig made waves by setting a world record in a "Mario Party" mini-game in 2019 and then graced the cover of a chess magazine in August 2020. He hosted a charity tournament in December 2020, accumulating over $260,000.March 2021 saw his breakthrough with a 31-day subathon on Twitch, catapulting him to 282,000 subscribers and making him the most-subscribed streamer at the time. His move to YouTube in late 2021 was followed by hosting Mogul Money Live and launching his Swipe bidet line in 2022. As co-owner of an esports team and by hosting a Smash tournament in Las Vegas, Ludwig expanded his influence, hitting 5 million YouTube subscribers by mid-2023.
Switching Platforms and Music Solidarity
Ludwig Ahgren made a pivotal decision by flipping a coin, which led him to switch streaming platforms, moving from Twitch to YouTube Gaming. Not only did he shift his primary channel, but he also crafted a Christmas album uniquely for streamers to avoid DMCA strikes. In a quirky quest, he set a record for the fastest streaming ban, achieving it in a mere 91 seconds.
Beyond the Stream
Ludwig and QTCinderella became an item in 2020, settling down in Los Angeles with their pets. Affectionately remembered as “The Zany Sidekick” from his teen years, Ludwig stands tall, with a listed height of six feet — a claim met with light-hearted debate. He recovered from an appendectomy with resilience, hosting a chess-boxing event upon his return. He established Offbrand, a creative agency, and another music channel with Jschlatt. He is open about his net worth and earnings from YouTube. Awarded Streamer of the Year in 2022, his content extends beyond streaming, from financial advice to humor-infused content.