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Pupinia Stewart

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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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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.

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