Yousef Saleh Erakat also known as FouseyTube or Fousey is a famous American YouTuber and social media personality. The famous YouTuber has been on the news lately as rumors have been going around that the YouTuber is gay. Several reports have also further suggested the news is false.
Fans of the YouTuber are curious to know the truth behind these rumors. This article covers all you will need to know about FouseyTube as well as the truth behind these rumors. Follow Crossover99 for more celebrity news and information.
Early Life
Yousef Erakat was born on January 22, 1990, in Fremont California. His are of Palestinian origin and he has three older siblings which include Noura Erakat, who is a professor at Rutgers University as well as a legal scholar.
He attended San Jose State University where he obtained a degree in theatre arts. After he graduated from the University, he moved to Los Angeles after graduating in 2013 to pursue his acting career.
Career
Erakat began his YouTube career in 2011 and he currently has multiple YouTube channels. He previously had a YouTube channel that focuses on fitness. He usually posts comedy sketches as well as interviews on his two famous YouTube channels Fousey and DoseOfFousey.
He was also listed as number 3 of the Inspiring Muslims Under 40 by MBMuslima Magazine in 2012. He released his first single titled Prideland in January 2015 with the stage name Fousey. A music video for the song was subsequently released on the release day through his YouTube channel.
However, his rise to fame came in 2015 after he showcased his BMW 435 with a full transformation. He took his car to West Coast Customs in hopes of drastically changing his car to represent not only his favorite colors but his YouTube followers as well.
The turnout at the event was massive and he enjoyed the turnout and showcased it on both his daily vlog channel. He signed with the Creative Artists Agency a famous popular agency that is located in Century City Los Angeles.
Aside been a famous YouTuber, Erakat made his boxing debut against Slim Albaher on September 29, 2019. However, he lost through a technical knockout and as well as suffering a broken nose which needed two surgeries to fix. He also vowed not to partake in a boxing bout again.
However, he made a return to the ring to fight against Deji Olatunjj and he lost the fight. After the heavy defeat, he again vowed not to participate in such events.
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Is FouseyTube Gay?
No, FouseyTube is not gay as speculated by several media reports. Despite the rumors making rounds that he is gay, the rumors are fake and he is not gay. The reason for the rumors is still unknown also.
FouseyTube was also brought up in a religious Muslim family from Palestine and he has on several occasions criticized negative stereotyping of Muslims across the globe.
He also revealed that he is currently battling with ongoing depression, addiction, anxiety, and bipolar disorder which he often reveals in daily blogs.
Who Is FoseyTube Currently Dating?
FoseyTube as of August 2023, is currently In a relationship with Lilly Singh. The couple has been pictured on several occasions together and she has often appeared on several of his videos.
Details about their relationship as been kept secret as there are no details on how the pair met or when the couple began dating. Lilly Singh is a famous television personality and has appeared in several television shows and films.
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FoseyTube’s Net Worth
FoseyTube currently has an estimated net worth of about 3 million dollars. His huge net worth is a result of his success as a social media personality and his YouTube Channel. It has been reported that he makes an average of about $1 million annually.