Jack Massey Welsh, also known as JackSucksAtLife, is a popular British gamer and YouTuber who has gained fame for his entertaining Minecraft gaming videos. With his humorous commentary and challenging gameplay, he has captured the hearts of Minecraft lovers worldwide. Jack uploads fresh videos almost daily, which has contributed to the rapid growth of his YouTube channel, boasting nearly a million subscribers. As a Minecraft specialist, he even runs his own Minecraft server. Additionally, Jack has another YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing videos of various games. He frequently speaks at Minecraft-centric conventions and collaborates with fellow YouTube gamers. With his online merchandise store and affiliations with gaming products companies, Jack has established himself as a prominent figure in the gaming community. Beyond his gaming career, he shares glimpses of his personal life on his Instagram account, featuring his family, dogs, girlfriend, and his exciting travels around the world.
Quick Facts
- Girlfriend: Becky
- Also Known As: JackSucksAtLife
- Age: 27 Years, 27 Year Old Males
- Family: Siblings: Fraser
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm), 5’7″ Males
CareerJack’s YouTube Career
CareerJack’s YouTube career began in April 2013 when he started his YouTube channel called ‘JackSucksAtLife’. His first video titled ‘Minecraft 1.5.1 – Jack’s Farm Ep.1 Skinny Pete!’ gained popularity due to his detailed strategy, ability to take on challenges in the game, and humorous background commentary. He is particularly popular among Minecraft lovers and even has his own server called ‘SkyCade’. While he mainly records his ‘Minecraft’ videos on his own server, he sometimes uses other servers like ‘SkittleMC’ and ‘Hypixel’. He used to co-own the ‘EvoPvP’ server with fellow YouTuber ‘NoBoom’. Additionally, Jack Massey Welsh has his own ‘Minecraft’ network with various game modes like ‘KitPvP’, ‘SMP’, and ‘Factions’.
Content and Collaborations
Jack uses a custom-built computer setup for his gaming videos and often features a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) of his face alongside his gameplay screen. His hilarious reactions and adorable mannerisms during gameplay have made him popular with fans. His primary YouTube channel offers a variety of funny content, with the most popular video being ‘Minecraft Mod Showcase! The Girlfriend Mod – Bikinis, Girl Fights and Dancing! [mod for 1.6.4]’ with over 5.5 million views. Jack also collaborates with other Minecraft gamers like ‘DoniBobes’ and ‘SeePeeKay’. He even features his family, girlfriend, dogs, and video editor in his ‘Minecraft’ videos. Jack also takes on hackers and trolls in his YouTube videos, such as catching a hacker named ‘xTurtle’ hacking his server and trolling him in a video. He also uses his fame to encourage his fans to subscribe to other YouTubers’ channels, like that of YouTuber ‘Larry’.
Social Media Presence and Merchandise
Jack’s primary YouTube channel crossed the 750,000 subscribers mark on April 20, 2019, and he uploads videos almost daily. He also has a second YouTube channel called ‘JackSucksAtStuff’ where he uploads various other hilarious gaming content. In addition to YouTube, Jack is popular on Instagram with over 23,000 followers, where he shares pictures of his travels, family, girlfriend, and daily life. He is also active on Twitter with over 37,000 followers. Jack even has his own online merchandise store that sells t-shirts and posters. He has active affiliate sponsorships for most of his computer paraphernalia, from his microphone to his ring light. He is a regular visitor to Minecraft gaming conventions and often speaks at these events. Jack is focused on growing his subscriber base on YouTube and continues to generate quality gaming content.
Controversies and Personal Life
In September 2018, Jack was involved in a controversy with another YouTuber named ‘The Original Ace’. The YouTuber accused Jack of stealing his sponsorship deal with headphones manufacturer ‘Massdrop AKG M220’. Ironically, a few months later in February 2019, the headphones manufacturer ended their deal with Jack as well. Jack also had a brief fight with YouTuber ‘Willz The King’ when the latter made a diss track about him, but they soon ended the fight amicably and even married each other on Minecraft.
Jack Massey Welsh was born on June 24, 1996, in Bishop Auckland, England. Details about his father and mother are not known, but his father is seen on a wheelchair in his Instagram pictures. He has an elder brother named Fraser and a long-time girlfriend named Becky. Jack often features his family, girlfriend, and dogs (Flossy and Kong) in his YouTube videos and Instagram pictures. He has traveled to countries like Fiji, New Zealand, and France, and also enjoys local outings with his girlfriend and her family. Jack has a passion for playing the kazoo musical instrument and can even ride a horse. He currently resides in North Yorkshire, UK.