Popularly known by his internet alias TimTheTatman, Tim Betar is one of the most popular live streamers in the world. The internet personality first gained notoriety streaming on Twitch but his more recent videos are uploaded to YouTube. As of 2022, TimTheTatman has a net worth of $10 million.
Early Life
Timothy John Betar is from Syracuse, New York, and was born on April 8, 1990. As a child, he always loved playing video games, even though his father disapproved of the hobby.
His mother suffered from alcoholism, which became the main factor in her suicide when Tim was only 15. He then moved in with his childhood friend Paul, who later became the streamer ActionJaxon.
Tim discovered his love for tattoos when he turned 18. At college, a professor noticed his ink-filled arm and dubbed him TimTheTatman. As a student, he was also a full-time social worker and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2015.
Twitch Career
The New York native joined Twitch in 2012, he mainly streamed Call of Duty: Black Ops II but only started getting decent views when he switched to playing CS:GO.
When Overwatch came out, he also managed to rack up more fans. He took his focus away from the game to ride the Fortnite: Battle Royale hype in 2017. This became his best streaming decision ever as it increased his fanbase to millions.
Betar believes he became popular because he’s not a talented gamer, and many viewers can relate to that. He is also known for his charity efforts, setting a record for receiving over $100,000 in donations in four hours. This helped him gain 7 million followers on Twitch.
YouTube Career
TimTheTatman’s YouTube channel was created around the same time he became active on Twitch. He used it to upload compilations of his gameplay.
In September 2021, he signed an exclusive agreement with YouTube Gaming, ending his lengthy stay on Twitch. He also became a co-owner and content creator of Complexity Gaming.
He was later recruited to be an esports athlete for Monster Energy. This gave his viewership a boost, and his current subscriber count on YouTube grew to 4.56 million.
Net Worth and Earnings
Before leaving Twitch, TimTheTatman was earning $75,000 to $100,000 every month from 30,000 subscribers. It is not known how much YouTube paid him for an exclusive deal, but he still makes a significant amount from ad revenue.
Currently he receives around 18 millions views per month. Based on a CPM of $4, he makes an estimated $72,000 per month from YouTube ads. He also sells merch on TimTheTatman.com. All of his income streams result in a $10 million net worth.
Gaming Setup
Tim has various brand deals that let him build a nice gaming setup. It includes a custom-built PC, a Hernan Miller chair, an Audio Technica headset, an LG monitor, and a Razer mouse and keyboard.
Personal Life
TimTheTatman is a man of loyalty. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Alexis. The couple got married in 2016 and are currently raising their son Brewer.
