Fanum (born August 22, 1997) is an American streamer and content creator. Fanum emerged online around 2016. He is known for being the originator of the vernacular "'' Fanum tax''". He won "Breakout Streamer of the Year" at the 13th Streamy Awards and the "Best Role Play Streamer" of the year award at the 2023 Streamer Awards.

Early life

Fanum was born on August 22, 1997 in The Bronx, New York City to parents of Dominican descent. He has a younger brother who has appeared in his videos. He speaks English and Spanish. After graduating from high school in New York City, Fanum enrolled in college but left mid semester to focus on earning money for his YouTube equipment.

Career

Fanum began streaming on Twitch in November 2016 and made his YouTube channel, JustFanum, in May 2017. He posted his first video in February 2019. He streamed NBA 2K and later expanded to IRL vlogs, which often drew upon his experiences in New York. On August 27, 2023 Fanum won "Breakout Streamer of the Year" at the 13th Streamy Awards. Fanum has been featured on the music video for

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's September 2023 single " Fan" alongside Kai Cenat. In June 2024, Fanum appeared as a contestant in the

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reality competition series '' Inside''. The series features 10 guests who compete in challenges to secure a prize fund totalled at £1 million, with everything they buy or do costing money from the prize fund. He was in the show for seven days and finished in 4th place.

AMP Group

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to the AMP group. The collective's popularity within the streaming community has been bolstered by the individual popularity of its members such as

. In August 2023, Kai Cenat was arrested following a meet-and-greet he hosted with Fanum in Union Square Park that resulted in at least 2,000 people crowding the park. The event resulted in property destruction and several injuries. While no charges were placed against Fanum, Cenat was charged with inciting a riot.

Cultural impact

Fanum tax

Fanum's influence led to the emergence of the term and

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"''Fanum tax''", referring to his practice of demanding a taste of his friends' food. The slang entered the vernacular of Gen Alpha.

Filmography

Awards

References

External links

FanumLive YouTube channel

JustFanum YouTube channel
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