Brandon Ashur

Brandon’s journey as a content creator began in 2010 with his first YouTube video, where he showcased his Minecraft gaming skills and unique storytelling abilities. As his channel gained traction, he continued to produce high-quality content, attracting a dedicated fan base. With his captivating Minecraft-related content, he surpassed the one million mark in a short period. He collaborated with fellow YouTubers such as SkyDoesMinecraft, CaptainSparklez, and JeromeASF. He created various Minecraft series, including "Magical Modded Minecraft Morning," "Love Craft," "The Legend of Hobo," "99 Diamonds Challenge," and "SkyFactory."

The success of his first channel led Brandon to expand his presence on YouTube. In 2014, he launched his second channel, BashDoesThings, where he vlogged about his life. The web series "Bashpack'' and "The Legend of Hobo" on his second channel garnered immense popularity among his dedicated fanbase. Brandon affectionately referred to his fans as "Melons" or "Goonies,". In April 2017, Brandon blacked out both his YouTube channels and removed his profile picture and banner. He also made all his videos private. At the same time, he deleted his Twitter account, and a month later, he deleted his Twitch and Facebook accounts, both of which had by then amassed significant numbers of followers. He faced significant challenges, including allegations of sexual assault in 2004, which led to the deletion of his YouTube videos. He reappeared online in 2019.

According to various sources, Brandon Ashur's net worth was estimated to be $1 million at the time of his passing. His primary source of income was his YouTube channel, where he created scripted Minecraft videos and had over 1.6 million subscribers. He also had a significant following on other social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram, and would earn income through brand collaborations and sponsorships. He also earned additional income through his Twitch Streams.

Brandon Dylan Ashur was born on September 9, 1985, in Jefferson, Kentucky. He used to date Clara Swan, also known as ‘ClaraBabyLegs’, a fellow YouTuber. On May 4, 2015, Brandon and Clara uploaded a video on Brandon's channel, where they stated that in September 2014, Clara had a miscarriage. In the video, they apologized to each other. However, on May 2, 2017, Clara posted a tweet stating that she and Brandon were no longer together.

Despite his success, Brandon Ashur faced several challenges and controversies throughout his career. Ashur suffered from mental health issues due to the controversies and rumors that haunted him throughout his life which contributed to him taking a hiatus from Youtube in 2017. He tragically passed away at the age of 36 due to complications from COVID-19. His sister Anesa Ashur confirmed his passing through Facebook on Sept 13 a day after his passing.

Brandon had a significant following on social media platforms. With over 1.58 million followers on his YouTube channel, Ashur cultivated a dedicated fanbase. He also had more than 333,000 followers on Twitter, where he frequently updated his followers about his battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Additionally, Ashur amassed 166,000 followers on his Twitch channel, where he continued to engage with his audience through live streaming.

Brandon’s YouTube channel showcased his Minecraft gaming skills and unique storytelling abilities. As his channel gained traction, he continued to produce high-quality content. Videos that are still active on the Toasty Channel include:

In this heartfelt video, he shares his struggles with loss, loneliness, and uncertainty about the future. Despite facing challenges and feeling isolated, he expresses a strong desire to make a positive impact by helping others.

In this video, Brandon shares his plans to move to Australia for a fresh start, hoping for support, recovery, and new opportunities.

This video was a trailer for his new start on YouTube after a 2 year hiatus.

1. Brandon was 5 ‘7 tall.

2. Brandon was adopted by a country musician after his biological mother was poisoned and did not take care of him

3. Brandon was a fan of the card game Magic The Gathering and wrote a novel for Wizards of the Coast based on the game.