Valentina Shevchenko
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CoryxKenshin has an estimated net worth of $15 million, making him one of the most financially successful gaming YouTubers to emerge from the Midwest. Born Cory DeVante Williams on November 9, 1992, in Detroit, Michigan, he built his following through comedic horror game playthroughs, a uniquely faithful fan community he calls his “Samurai,” and a relentless upload schedule that produced over 1,700 videos across a 15-year career. Today his channel commands 24.1 million subscribers and 9.72 billion total lifetime views.
Updated March 2026: According to vidIQ’s March 13, 2026 channel data, CoryxKenshin’s YouTube channel generates an estimated $97,000 per month in AdSense revenue based on current CPM rates, with 9.72 billion total views and 24.1 million subscribers. Industry analysts tracking his income from YouTube, acting, merchandise, and the Monsters We Make manga franchise place his total net worth at approximately $15 million, consistent with figures cited by Yen.com.gh and other entertainment finance trackers.
Cory DeVante Williams was born on November 9, 1992, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and raised in Detroit. He grew up in a Christian household and has spoken publicly about his faith throughout his career, regularly including Bible verses in his content. Williams inherited Ectodermal Dysplasia — a genetic condition affecting teeth, hair, and sweat glands — from his father, a detail he disclosed to his audience in April 2017. He has a younger brother named Anthony, who runs his own YouTube channel (Certified AK), and a sister named Aleya.
After high school, Williams enrolled at Michigan State University as a media arts major (2010–2012) before transferring to the University of Michigan to study computer science. At the University of Michigan he began vlogging his college experience, growing an audience organically. In April 2015, after his YouTube channel reached a critical mass, he left his University of Michigan dorm — he has noted May 1, 2015 as the day he moved out — to pursue content creation full time. The University of Michigan later listed him among its alumni.
Williams launched his YouTube channel on April 26, 2009, at age 16, initially posting comedy sketches under the handle CoryxKenshin. The channel sat largely dormant between September 2011 and July 2013 before he pivoted to gaming content. The turning point came in October 2013 when he uploaded a playthrough of the horror game White Finger, which gained 1,000 subscribers overnight and established the format — comedic, high-energy reactions to horror and action games — that would define the channel.
His Five Nights at Freddy’s series in 2014 and Bloodborne in 2015 accelerated subscriber growth substantially. His first milestone charity livestream, held July 25, 2015, raised $30,000 for fans at the 100,000-subscriber mark. By 2020, his Friday Night Funkin’ video ranked as the 5th most-viewed YouTube video in the United States that year. A Spider-Man: Miles Morales clip surpassed 35 million views, and a LeBron James horror comedy skit exceeded 55 million views.
Williams reached 10 million subscribers on June 23, 2021, and received his Diamond Play Button. On August 24, 2022, his video titled “YouTube: Racism and Favoritism” — alleging discriminatory application of YouTube’s age-restriction policies after his Mortuary Assistant playthrough was flagged while comparable content from other creators was not — reached No. 1 on YouTube Trending and drew public support from creators including Jacksepticeye and Ludwig.
In June 2023, Williams began a 17-month hiatus — his longest — which ended on December 13, 2024, when he returned with a video announcing the manga Monsters We Make. That same month his subscriber count crossed 20 million. By March 2026 his channel had grown to 24.1 million subscribers. He appeared in the Five Nights at Freddy’s film (2023) as a cab driver and reprised the role in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025).
Williams’s net worth reflects multiple income streams developed over 15 years:
Williams resides in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit where he grew up. He is a committed Christian and frequently references his faith in his content, closing videos with scripture and crediting his audience — whom he refers to as the “Samurai” — as a cornerstone of his motivation to continue creating.
He keeps his romantic life largely private. Williams has not publicly confirmed a current relationship. In July 2025, a TikTok creator using the handle @PandaNinjaXxofficial alleged emotional mistreatment during a relationship with Williams that she said took place circa 2018. Williams had not issued a public statement in response as of mid-2025. He has a younger brother, Anthony (who runs the YouTube channel Certified AK), a sister named Aleya, and a dog named Samson.
Williams has been open about struggles with depression, anxiety, and burnout, which contributed to several extended hiatuses throughout his career. He has cited his faith, family, and the “Samurai” community as stabilizing forces. He disclosed his Ectodermal Dysplasia diagnosis publicly in 2017, noting the condition affects 24 of his teeth and hair growth patterns.
CoryxKenshin’s net worth is estimated at approximately $15 million as of 2026. His wealth comes primarily from YouTube AdSense revenue on 9.72 billion lifetime channel views, brand sponsorships with companies like Astro Gaming and Warner Bros., merchandise sales, acting roles in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, and his self-published manga Monsters We Make, which sold over 200,000 copies after its December 2024 launch.
CoryxKenshin is 33 years old as of March 2026. He was born on November 9, 1992, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
CoryxKenshin’s height is reported at approximately 6 feet 2.5 inches (189 cm) according to the CoryxKenshin Wiki. Some fan comparisons with other creators have placed his height closer to 6 feet. He has joked in videos about not quite reaching 6 feet, suggesting the commonly cited figure may be slightly elevated.
CoryxKenshin keeps his romantic life private and has not publicly confirmed a current girlfriend or partner as of 2026. He has historically not discussed relationships on camera. In July 2025, a TikTok user alleged an emotionally difficult relationship with Williams from around 2018, which drew significant fan attention; Williams did not publicly respond to those allegations. Fan accounts in early 2026 reported sightings suggesting he may be dating someone, though no official confirmation has been made.
CoryxKenshin does not have any publicly known children. He has a younger brother named Anthony Williams, who runs the YouTube channel Certified AK, and a sister named Aleya Williams. His mother opened a beauty shop (mentioned in a 2021 video), and his father, from whom he inherited Ectodermal Dysplasia, convinced him to transfer from Michigan State to the University of Michigan. Williams also has a pet dog named Samson, who has appeared in his content.
Based on current YouTube metrics, CoryxKenshin earns an estimated $97,000 per month in AdSense revenue as of March 2026, equating to roughly $1.16 million annually at his current upload frequency. At peak content periods, industry analysts have placed his YouTube earnings between $2.28 million and $5 million per year. His total income, including sponsorships, merchandise, manga, and acting, pushes annual earnings considerably higher.
CoryxKenshin lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a suburb northwest of Detroit where he was raised. He has filmed house tour segments at his home, which features a dedicated gaming setup, and has been periodically spotted locally by fans. He has maintained his Michigan base throughout his career despite his national profile.