Kenyan content creator Duty Boy has received a major surprise after American YouTuber MrBeast gifted him a brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The gift came shortly after Duty Boy was reportedly attacked by suspected thieves while filming street content in Nairobi. His phone was stolen during the incident, leaving the young creator without an important tool for producing his content.
Duty Boy, who is 21 years old, has built an audience by creating street content and documenting life in Nairobi. According to reports, he grew up in the slums and has spoken about his dream of improving his mother’s life.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and fellow creator Samuel Weidenhofer later surprised Duty Boy with the new phone as part of MrBeast’s 2026 humanitarian activities.
The emotional handover was captured on camera, with Duty Boy appearing overwhelmed by the unexpected gesture.
The story quickly attracted attention online because of the contrast between the robbery that threatened to interrupt his creative journey and the international support that followed.
For Duty Boy, the new phone means he can continue producing content while pursuing his ambitions as a filmmaker and digital creator.
The incident has also highlighted the challenges faced by Kenyan street content creators, who often rely on their phones as their main cameras and production equipment.
