RDCWorld explained
RDCWorld |
Origin: | Waco, Texas |
Creator: | Mark Phillips & Affion Harris |
Genre: | Comedy, sketch, gaming |
Channels: | RDCworld1 RDCWorldGaming |
Silver Button: | yes |
Gold Button: | yes |
Years Active: | - RDCworld1: 2012–present
- RDCWorldGaming: 2017–present
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Views: | - RDCworld1: 1.55 billion
- RDCWorldGaming: 228 million
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Subscribers: | - RDCworld1: 6.9 million
- RDCWorldGaming: 1.35 million
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Stats Update: | May 20, 2024 |
RDCWorld (or alternatively spelled RDC World), short for Real Dreamers Change the World[1] or Real Dreams Change the World,[2] is an American collective of online video creators based in Texas.[3] The group was founded by Mark Phillips and Affiong Harris. Also made up of members Leland Manigo, Desmond Johnson, Ben Skinner, Dylan Patel, and John Newton, the group is best known for its YouTube comedy videos relating to anime, sports, video games, Internet memes, and popular culture.
The group's flagship RDCworld1 channel was registered on YouTube in 2012; as of September 2023, it has amassed over 1.3 billion video views and 6.5 million subscribers.[4]
History
The group was founded in Waco, Texas by Mark Phillips and Affiong Harris.[5] Phillips is described by both RDC and media outlets as the face of the collective.[5] [6] He graduated from the University of North Texas.[7] Harris meanwhile is an alum of North Central Texas College. The group would be joined by members Leland Manigo, Desmond Johnson, Ben Skinner, Dylan Patel, and John Newton.[8]
Originally the YouTube channel served as a means to promote the group's manga, The Resistance.[9] The group's videos are primarily comedy sketches revolving around anime and sports.[9] [10]
With several of their videos pertaining to sports, the group has also been involved in sports events. In 2021, the group was part of House of Highlights' $250K Dodgeball Showdown tournament event.[11] Additionally, the group has been involved with various flag football events, as part of a partnership with the National Football League (NFL).[3] [12] [13] Phillips also appeared in a commercial for the 2022 NBA playoffs.[14]
In 2017, the RDCworld1 channel reached one million subscribers.[9] In 2018, the group also launched the Dream Convention, or Dream Con in Waco, Texas. A multi-genre convention, Dream Con mainly focuses on anime and video gaming culture.[1] [15] [16]
Reception
The group has received the attention from public figures referenced in their videos such as J. Cole and LeBron James.[17] The group met the former in 2021; previously, in 2017, Phillips created a meme revolving around an overzealous J.Cole fan. Phillips and Manigo would have cameo appearances in the music video for "The Jackie", a song by Bas featuring J. Cole and Lil Tjay, where they recreated the meme.[18] [19]
The group won the Streamy Award for the "Comedy" category in consecutive years: 2022 and 2023.[20] [21] In 2023, the group was also nominated for Streamy Awards in the "Show of the Year" and "Scripted Series" categories.[21]
In 2024, Complex magazine ranked the group number 3 on its list of "The Funniest People on the Internet".[22]
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: Garrett. Kaila. The gaming and anime convention Dream Con is returning to Austin. Spectrum News. August 21, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Pandya . Hershal . October 23, 2023 . Comedy's Scrappiest All-Stars . March 15, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: Hartle. Sam. Michael Vick, Robert Griffin III to headline flag football game at Kansas City NFL Draft. KSHB. April 25, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: RDCworld1 - YouTube about page. YouTube. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Meet the Team. rdcuniverse.com. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Gutelle. Sam. House of Highlights tripled its branded content revenue by working directly with creators. Tubefilter. July 7, 2022. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Hirsh. Sophie. College Student Mark Phillips Re-created Iconic Hip-Hop Album Covers in His Graduation Photos. Teen Vogue. May 3, 2017. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Milner. Iman. Popular YouTube Gaming Channel 'RDC World' Brought 20K Gamers To DreamCon In Texas, Here's Why. Black Enterprise. August 11, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Gutelle. Sam. YouTube Millionaires: RDCWorld1 Has "Paved The Way" For Viewers To Embrace Passion For Anime. Tubefilter. April 26, 2018. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Jurado. Joe. 28 Days of Joy: Shoutout to the Black YouTubers Who Stay Bringing the Joy. The Root. February 16, 2021. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Hale. James. House Of Highlights' $250K Dodgeball Showdown Will Feature FaZe Clan, 2HYPE. Tubefilter. June 11, 2021. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Gutelle. Sam. With Sunday Ticket on the horizon, YouTube is going deep at the NFL Draft. Tubefilter. April 27, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Young. Lindsey. Justin Jefferson Helps Kick Off 'Let's Play' Youth Flag Football Campaign . vikings.com. August 7, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Bustard. Andy. Vince Staples, Ludacris, Steph Curry, Issa Rae + More Star In NBA Playoffs Commercial. HipHopDX. March 31, 2022. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Ortega. Hannah. Black-owned Dream Con coming to Austin for the first time. Here's what to expect. Austin American-Statesman. July 19, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Dream Con founders look to create inclusive space in world of gaming, anime and comic conventions. WFAA. July 16, 2022. September 12, 2023.
- Krum. Marcus. Meet RDCworld1: The NBA's Favorite Content Creators. Sports Illustrated. February 9, 2021. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Berry. Peter A.. J. Cole and Mark Phillips finally meet, recreate hilarious meme. Revolt.tv. July 10, 2021. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Rose. Jordan. J. Cole Meets RDCWorld's Mark Phillips and Recreates Viral Meme. Complex. July 9, 2021. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: Hale. James. Here are your 2022 Streamy Award winners. Tubefilter. December 5, 2022. September 12, 2023.
- Madarang. Charisma. Streamy Awards 2023: The Complete Winners List. Rolling Stone. August 27, 2023. September 12, 2023.
- Web site: The Funniest People on the Internet Right Now, Ranked . . 18 June 2024 . en-us.
- Grein . Paul . December 5, 2022 . Mark Rober, MrBeast Win Big at 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards (Full Winners List) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206002252/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-youtube-streamy-awards-full-winners-list-mark-rober-mrbeast-1235180954/ . December 6, 2022 . December 6, 2022 . Billboard. en-US.
- 2023 Streamy Awards Nominations Announced: Full List . July 24, 2023 . July 24, 2023 . . Lasimone . Ashley.
- Web site: Michael . Nicholas Taifalos, Cale . February 18, 2024 . Streamer Awards 2024: All results and winners for every category . February 18, 2024 . . en-US.