Ian "iDubbbzTV" Washburn is a 33-year-old American YouTube personality and comedian best known for his "Content Cop" videos, where he roasts, critiques and provides harsh commentary on other YouTube channels.
With over 7 million subscribers and 1 billion views, iDubbbzTV has established himself as one of YouTube‘s most popular yet controversial stars.
| Full Name | Ian Washburn |
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| Age | 33 |
| Birthday | July 27, 1990 |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Born | United States |
| Height | 6‘ 2" |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| YouTube | iDubbbzTV |
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Background and History
iDubbbzTV was born Ian Washburn on July 27, 1990 in San Antonio, Texas. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time YouTube career where he currently still resides.
He started his YouTube channel in 2012, slowly gaining popularity with gaming videos, vlogs, and comedy sketches. His channel really took off in 2015 when he introduced his iconic "Content Cop" series, where he viciously mocks, satirizes, and critiques other YouTube channels. This was a completely new style of video for YouTube at the time.
Some of his other popular video formats are "Bad Unboxing" where he unboxes strange products and "Kickstarter Crap" where he reviews absurd Kickstarter campaigns.
Controversies and Criticisms
iDubbbzTV‘s style of humor often relies on crude language, dark comedy, and heavy use of slurs and insults for comedic effect. This has led to lots of controversies over the years.
He has been accused of racism and promoting offensive language. However, iDubbbz claims he makes fun of everyone equally and that his language usage comes from a comedic standpoint rather than hate.
Some of his "Content Cop" videos, where he roasted channels like RiceGum and LeafyIsHere, caused them to lose many subscribers. This led to criticisms that Ian was cyberbullying.
Overall, his videos tend to be shocking and offensive to many viewers. But that seems to be what his loyal fans enjoy about his chaotic, anarchic sense of humor.
Relationships with Fellow YouTubers
Throughout his YouTube career, iDubbbz has frequently collaborated with other popular YouTubers and internet personalities:
- FilthyFrank – Fellow comedian who has appeared in iDubbbz‘s videos and co-created comedy songs.
- MaxMoeFoe – Friend who Ian has made several videos with. Max has helped Ian film and edit.
- HowToBasic – Ian makes cameo appearances in HowToBasic‘s absurdist tutorial videos.
- H3H3Productions – iDubbbz has guested on the H3 Podcast numerous times and is friends with Ethan and Hila Klein.
- PewDiePie – Occasional collaborator with comedy videos and co-hosts "Meme Review" series.
Signature Catchphrases
Some of iDubbbz‘s most popular catchphrases and words he is known for include:
- "Hey, that‘s pretty good!" – Said in a goofy voice when impressed by something.
- "I‘m gay" – Frequently uses this nonchalantly as a joke.
- "N***r fggot" – Controversial slur he says ironically in videos.
- "Content cop" – Phrase he uses when mocking channels in his iconic series.
- "Bad unboxing" – His series of videos unboxing strange products.
Personal Life and Other Details
- Has been dating girlfriend Anisa Jomha since 2016. She is also a YouTube personality.
- His real name is Ian Washburn and he is 33 years old currently. Born in 1990 in San Antonio, Texas.
- Stands at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall. Has a thin, lanky build and often wears eccentric glasses.
- Enjoys collecting strange items and "booby prizes" to feature in his videos.
- Got 2 pet dogs that frequently show up in his YouTube videos and on his Instagram.
- Estimated to have a net worth around $2 million from his YouTube career.
The Future of iDubbbzTV
While controversial, iDubbbz has established himself as one of YouTube‘s most unique comedic voices. He continues to pump out popular series like Content Cop and Bad Unboxing for his millions of loyal fans.
He shows no signs of toning down his humor anytime soon. Love him or hate him, iDubbbzTV remains one of the internet‘s most unpredictable, unusual entertainers.