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Chunkz
Birth Name:Amin Mohamed
Birth Date: 21 February 1996 df=y
Birth Place:London, England
Education:London Metropolitan University
Other Names:Chunkz
Channel Direct Url:c/ChunkzEast
Channel Display Name:Chunkz
Years Active:2015-present
Subscribers:3.49 million[1]
Views:277 million
Stats Update:May 31, 2024
Silver Button:yes
Silver Year:2017
Gold Button:yes
Gold Year:2020
Associated Acts:Yung Filly
Beta Squad
Niko Omilana
KSI
Sidemen

Amin Mohamed (Somali: Aamin Maxamed, in Somali pronounced as /ɑːmɪn mæħæmed/; born 21 February 1996), better known as Chunkz, is a British YouTuber, host, entertainer, and former musician.[2] [3] [4] He is a member of the YouTube group Beta Squad., his YouTube channel had over 3.4 million subscribers and 271 million video views.

Early life and personal life

Amin Mohamed[5] was born on 21 February 1996,[6] in northwest London. He is the youngest of five siblings. He is a second generation British Somali, as his parents immigrated from Somaliland in the 1980s.[7] Before his career on YouTube, he worked at Cineworld, a British cinema chain, and met fellow Beta Squad member Aj Shabeel there. He studied financial mathematics at the London Metropolitan University for a year before dropping out in 2016 to focus on YouTube.

He is a Muslim[8] and a supporter of Arsenal F.C.

Career

YouTube

Mohamed registered the Chunkz account on 23 July 2015. His early YouTube videos included vlogs, challenges, pranks, and more; they also included his friend Sharky and his cousin, Darkest Man.[9] In an interview in October 2019, he cited British YouTuber KSI as his inspiration to started making content on YouTube. In 2017, he quit his job at Cineworld to become a full-time YouTuber.

He formed a duo with Yung Filly and contributed to YouTube channels.[10] Mohamed and Yung Filly also starred in the Footasylum YouTube series known as Does the Shoe Fit, which became known on the Internet.[11]

In 2018, Mohamed won the International Somaliland Award for the best entertainer.

In 2019, Mohamed created and joined the Beta Squad, a British YouTube collective group, along with fellow British YouTubers Niko Omilana, AJ Shabeel, Sharky, and KingKennyTV. In February 2019, it was also announced that the group would be living together in a £4 million mansion in a secret location in London, where they will create daily content for platforms including YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat.[12] [13] The group also created a shared channel called "Beta Squad" and would upload their collaborative content there.[14]

Music

Mohamed started his music career in 2018 with his first song, "Vibranium", a tropical house and dance song featuring Neji.[15]

In March 2020, Mohamed released his first rap single, "Clean Up," with Yung Filly.[16] In October 2020, Mohamed and Yung Filly followed the initial track by dropping their new single and music video, which was titled "Hold".[17] [18]

In May 2021, Mohamed announced that he was retiring from music since he believed that it was incompatible with his religious beliefs.[19]

Other ventures

Mohamed played the role of Asznee in Big Shaq's 2017 music video, "Man's Not Hot." In March 2018, Mohamed, along with Michael Dapaah, helped launch a voice app for the Google Assistant for the train ticket retailer Trainline, which focuses on rail journey planning.[20]

Mohamed appeared in the 2020 comedy-horror movie, Are We Dead Yet?, written and directed by Fredi Nwaka.[21] In September 2020, Mohamed was announced as the co-host of the Sky Sports Saturday morning show, Saturday Social. During that month, he was also announced as a co-host for the extreme sports competition, The Aphetor Games, which stars content creators.[22] In December 2020, he hosted the 2020 MOBO Awards with Maya Jama.

Mohamed, an Arsenal supporter,[23] makes an appearance in the Amazon Original sports docu-series , which documented the club by spending time with the coaching staff and players behind the scenes both on and off the field throughout their 2021–22 season.[24]

In October 2023, Mohamed started a podcast with Yung Filly called The Chunkz and Filly Show.[25] [26]

Philanthropy

Since 2020, Mohamed has participated in annual charity football events, including Soccer Aid and Sidemen Charity Matches.

On 23 February 2024, Mohamed took part in Match for Hope, a football charity match hosted at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar, where he captained team Chunkz versus team AboFlah, an Arabic-speaking YouTuber. The match ended with Team Chunkz’s 7-5 victory over Team AboFlah. They managed to raise more than $8.8 million to support Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation.[27] [28] [29]

Filmography

Year! scope="col"
TitleRoleNotes
2020Are We Dead Yet?Ghost[30]
2024The Sidemen StoryHimselfDocumentary
Cameo
[31]
Web roles
YearTitleRoleNetwork(s)Notes
2020–2021Saturday SocialHimselfSky SportsCo-host[32]
2020The Aphetor GamesOnline[33]
2020 MOBO AwardsBBC One and YouTube[34]
Chicken Shop DateYouTubeEpisode 36 with Yung Filly[35]
Television
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2022HimselfPrime VideoDocumentary[36]
Bad ChefsITV2Presenter[37]
+ Music videos
YearTitleArtist(s)Role
2017"Man's Not Hot"Michael DapaahAsznee[38]
2018"Man Don't Dance"[39]
2019"Buss It Down"[40]
2021"100 Bags Freestyle"Yung FillyHimself[41]
2022"My Life"Aj Shabeel[42]
"Don't Lie"A1 x J1 feat. Nemzzz[43]
"Are You Entertained"Russ feat. Ed Sheeran[44]
2023"Voices"KSI feat. Oliver TreeFiancé[45]
2024"1 By 1"Michael HamiltonHimself[46]

Discography

List of singles with selected chart positions and year released
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[47]
UK
Ind.

[48]
NZ Hot
[49]
SCO
[50]
"Vibranium"
[51]
2018 rowspan="4"
"Clean Up"
[53]
201967
"Hold"
[54]
29 3 35 31
"Confidence"
2020
"Insecure Love"
[55]
Welcome to the Lion's Den
"Lingo"
202157 Boy Meets World

Awards and nominations

CeremonyYearCategoryRecipient(S)Result
MOBO Awards2020Best Media PersonalityHimself[56]
2021Himself & Yung Filly[57]
2022Himself[58]
Rated Awards2020Personality of the Year[59]
2021[60]
2022[61]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chunkz's YouTube Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216020013/https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCv-GNHtqM97EaU_i7gN_Ikw . 16 February 2021 . 9 May 2021 . Social Blade.
  2. News: Sansome . Jessica . 6 September 2020 . Who is Chunkz in Soccer Aid 2020? . . dead . 15 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216011101/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/who-chunkz-soccer-aid-2020-18872412 . 16 February 2021 .
  3. Web site: 4 August 2020 . It's time to acknowledge black culture's influence on football.. live . 16 February 2021 . Eurosport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101055938/https://www.eurosport.com/football/it-s-time-to-acknowledge-black-culture-s-influence-on-football_sto7824896/story.shtml . 1 November 2020 .
  4. Web site: Davey . Jacob . 7 September 2020 . Chunkz & Yung Filly Proved They Were Generational Talents At Soccer Aid 2020 . live . 16 February 2021 . Complex. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214759/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2020/09/chunkz-yung-filly-soccer-aid . 2 June 2021 .
  5. Web site: Mwamba . Ramazani . 22 April 2024 . Youtuber Chunkz surprises Greater Manchester school kids . 2024-06-17 . ManchesterEveningNews.
  6. BEST FRIEND TEST: AJ vs Darkest . 2023-10-06 . Chunkz . 2024-06-01 . YouTube.
  7. News: Farah . Hibaq . 2021-07-31 . Chunkz: 'I paved the way for myself as a YouTuber' . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-03-17 . 0261-3077.
  8. Web site: August 19, 2012 . Here to say Eid Mubarak to all the fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. . May 9, 2021 . Twitter.
  9. Web site: Chunkz . 2024-05-08 . YouTube . en.
  10. Web site: Lynch . Jack . YouTube Kings Chunkz & Yung Filly Show Us How They "Clean Up" On Catchy New Single . 2024-05-08 . Complex . en-us.
  11. Web site: Does the Shoe Fit? - YouTube . 2023-10-13 . www.youtube.com.
  12. Web site: Blichert . Frederick . 22 February 2019 . Studio71 UK to launch reality web series “Beta Squad” with YouTube creators . 2024-06-17 . Realscreen.
  13. Web site: Weiss . Geoff . 2019-02-19 . Studio71’s Talent Management Unit Will Invite 5 Emerging Creators To Collaborate In London Mansion . 2024-06-17 . . en-US.
  14. Web site: Hale . James . 2019-10-17 . Creators Going Pro: In February, 5 "Ordinary" YouTubers Joined Forces As 'Beta Squad.' Now, They Have Nearly 400K Subscribers. . 2024-06-17 . Tubefilter . en-US.
  15. Web site: Archibald-Powell . Naimah . 2018-08-02 . Chunkz & Neji link on new tune "Vibranium" . 2024-06-18 . GRM Daily . en-GB.
  16. Web site: Akomanyi . Sarah . 2020-03-18 . Chunkz & Yung Filly - Clean Up . 2024-05-08 . EUPHORIA. . en-US.
  17. Web site: Chunkz And Yung Filly Drop Eagerly Anticipated Music Video For Their New Track 'Hold' . 2024-05-08 . Link Up Tv . en.
  18. Web site: 2020-10-18 . Headie One and Internet Money battle for this week’s Official UK Number 1 single . 2024-06-18 . Official Charts . en.
  19. Web site: Wynter . Courtney . 7 May 2021 . Chunkz Announces He's Quitting Music For Good . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210508225157/https://grmdaily.com/chunkz-quitting-music-announcement/ . 8 May 2021 . 8 May 2021 . GRM Daily.
  20. Web site: Oke . Tobi . 6 March 2018 . Big Shaq And Trainline Join Forces For The World's First Voicebot Duet . Complex.
  21. Web site: Bitel . Anton . 2019-08-24 . Are We Dead Yet? first look review Arrow FrightFest 2019 . 2024-06-17 . SciFiNow . en-GB.
  22. Web site: 15 September 2020 . Chunkz To Host New Influencer Competition The Aphetor Games . live . https://archive.today/20210508230417/https://watch.thewest.com.au/show/349225 . 8 May 2021 . 8 May 2021 . .
  23. Web site: Watch Chunkz take the Ultimate Gooner Quiz! . Arsenal F.C. . 29 September 2022 . March 28, 2023.
  24. Web site: Official trailer for Arsenal's All or Nothing series on Amazon Prime shows Mikel Arteta revealing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has lost captaincy and players appearing to clash in training session . Cole . Jackson . 19 July 2022 . . 16 August 2022 .
  25. Web site: DAILY . GRM . 2023-10-27 . Watch episode 1 of 'The Chunkz & Yung Filly Show' . 2024-05-03 . GRM Daily . en-GB.
  26. Web site: Nast . Condé . 2024-01-27 . Idris Elba Wore One of the Best $500 Watches on the Market . 2024-05-08 . GQ . en-US.
  27. Web site: 2024-02-02 . Qatar to host Match for Hope charity match featuring famous content creators and football legends Goal.com English Saudi Arabia . 2024-05-03 . www.goal.com . en-SA.
  28. Web site: Qarjouli . Asmahan . 2024-03-03 . Qatar's Match for Hope views reached 22.5 million . 2024-05-03 . Doha News Qatar . en-US.
  29. Web site: Highlights: Didier Drogba, Eden Hazard, Kaka, Chunkz and Yung Filly star in charity match . 2024-06-17 . Sky Sports . en.
  30. Web site: Guide . British Comedy . Are We Dead Yet? cast and crew credits . 2024-06-17 . British Comedy Guide . en.
  31. Web site: Shah . Furvah . Sidemen's Netflix documentary: Release date, trailer, cast and more . Cosmopolitan . 2 February 2024 . 6 February 2024.
  32. Web site: Wynter . Courtney . 11 September 2020 . Chunkz Signs With Sky Sports . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210215235033/https://grmdaily.com/chunkz-sky-sports/ . 15 February 2021 . 15 February 2021 . GRM Daily.
  33. Web site: 15 September 2020 . The influencer Olympics and flying cars offer sport's vision of the future . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216011818/https://www.sportspromedia.com/opinion/aphetor-games-influencer-olympics-chunkz-yung-filly-airspeeder-flying-cars . 16 February 2021 . 16 February 2021 . SportsPro.
  34. Web site: 24 November 2020 . MOBOs 2020: 'More important than ever to showcase black culture' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210508231328/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55055619 . 8 May 2021 . 8 May 2021 . BBC News.
  35. Web site: CHUNKZ AND YUNG FILLY CHICKEN SHOP DATE. 2020-03-26. 2024-06-17 . YouTube.
  36. Web site: Official trailer for Arsenal's All or Nothing series on Amazon Prime shows Mikel Arteta revealing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has lost captaincy and players appearing to clash in training session . Cole . Jackson . 19 July 2022 . . 16 August 2022 .
  37. Web site: Chunkz to host ITV2's brand new reality show. itv.com/presscentre. 7 March 2022.
  38. Web site: BIG SHAQ - MANS NOT HOT (MUSIC VIDEO). 28 February 2024 . YouTube.
  39. Web site: BIG SHAQ - MAN DON'T DANCE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO). 28 February 2024 . YouTube.
  40. Web site: BIG SHAQ - BUSS IT DOWN (Official Music Video). 28 February 2024 . YouTube.
  41. Web site: Yung Filly - 100 Bags Freestyle (Official Video). 28 February 2024 . YouTube.
  42. Web site: Aj Shabeel - My Life (Official Music Video). 15 March 2024 . YouTube.
  43. Web site: A1 x J1 - Don't Lie (Official Video) ft. Nemzzz. 17 March 2024 . YouTube.
  44. Web site: Russ - Are You Entertained (Feat. Ed Sheeran) (Official Video). 2024-06-17 . YouTube.
  45. Web site: KSI feat. Oliver Tree - Voices (Official Video) . 27 January 2023 . YouTube.
  46. Web site: Michael Hamilton - 1 By 1 (Official Music Video). 15 March 2024 . YouTube.
  47. Web site: Artist: Chunkz & Yung Filly . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216013304/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/57257/chunkz-and-yung-filly/ . 16 February 2021 . 16 February 2021 . Official Charts Company.
  48. Web site: 29 October 2020 . Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 (23 October 2020 – 29 October 2020) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216014110/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/independent-singles-chart/20201023/130/ . 16 February 2021 . 16 February 2021 . Official Charts Company.
  49. Web site: 26 October 2020 . New Zealand Hot Singles Chart (26 October 2020) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201204110622/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4957 . 4 December 2020 . 16 February 2021 . Recorded Music NZ.
  50. Web site: 29 October 2020 . Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 (23 October 2020 – 29 October 2020) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216014436/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/20201023/41/ . 16 February 2021 . 16 February 2021 . Official Charts Company.
  51. Web site: 7 December 2018 . Vibranium – Single by Chunkz & Neji . live . 16 February 2021 . Apple Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20190723212318/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/vibranium-single/1444377768 . 23 July 2019 .
  52. United Kingdom. Chunkz. 29 May 2022.
  53. Web site: 6 March 2020 . Clean Up – Single by Chunkz & Yung Filly . live . 16 February 2021 . Apple Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603124015/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/clean-up/1499657258 . 3 June 2021 .
  54. Web site: 16 October 2020 . Hold – Single by Chunkz & Yung Filly . live . 16 February 2021 . Apple Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101090603/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/hold-single/1534597020 . 1 November 2020 .
  55. Web site: 24 July 2020 . Insecure Love (feat.Chunkz) . 28 February 2024 . .
  56. Web site: Beaumont-Thomas . Ben . 9 December 2020 . Nines and Mahalia top winners at 2020 Mobo awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201209203427/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/dec/09/nines-and-mahalia-top-winners-at-2020-mobo-awards . 9 December 2020 . 15 February 2021 . The Guardian.
  57. Web site: Beaumont-Thomas . Ben . 5 December 2021 . Mobo awards 2021: Dave, Little Simz and Ghetts top winners . 28 February 2024 . The Guardian.
  58. Web site: Skinner . Tony . 11 November 2022 . MOBOs 2022: Nova Twins, Little Simz and FKA twigs among nominees . 28 February 2024 . NME.
  59. Web site: 10 September 2020 . Rated Awards: Stormzy, Dizzee Rascal and J Hus win GRM Daily awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201201102628/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-54094129 . 1 December 2020 . 15 February 2021 . BBC News.
  60. Nazareno . Mia . 16 September 2021 . Jorja Smith, Central Cee & More Take Home 2021 GRM Rated Awards: Full Winners List . 28 February 2024 . Billboard.
  61. Grein . Paul . 24 October 2022 . Dave, Stormzy, Little Simz Win Big at 2022 Rated Awards (Full List) . 28 February 2024 . Billboard.