| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Charles Christopher White Jr. |
| Birthday: | August 2, 1994 (age 31 years), Born in Tampa, Florida |
| Height: | 5'6" (168 cm) |
| Education: | University of Tampa (BS), Human Sciences |
| Subscribers: | 17.6M |
| Views: | 12,542,820,103 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $37.6M - $125.4M |
| Videos: | 6770 |
| Channel Created: | May 2007 |
Overview
Charles White Jr. is an American content creator and esports entrepreneur known for his YouTube channel ‘penguinz0’, where he built a following with his deadpan humor and anonymous gameplay commentary before revealing his face, and who has since expanded into Twitch streaming, co-founding the musical duo The Gentle Men, co-hosting The Official Podcast, founding Moist Esports, and co-owning Starforge Systems and Shopify Rebellion.
Latest News (Dec 27, 2025): 'Penguinz0' (MoistCr1TiKaL) recently uploaded "Actually Huge New Leaks from the Epstein Files" to his main YouTube channel three days ago, which has garnered 4.9 million views. He has also been consistently streaming on Twitch, accumulating 15 hours of airtime over the past seven days with an average of 2,977 viewers and a peak of 4,234 viewers.
Early Life and Education
Charles Christopher White Jr. was born on August 2, 1994, in Tampa, Florida. His parents are Charles White Sr. and Jacqui White. He attended Carrollwood Day School, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. Following high school, White Jr. enrolled at the University of Tampa, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in human sciences with a concentration in exercise physiology.
YouTube Career Beginnings
White Jr. began his YouTube career by creating his channel, ‘penguinz0’, on May 7, 2007. His initial interest in making videos was sparked by watching a “Gears of War” montage and wanting to create similar content. His early videos consisted of gameplay clips and tutorials, characterized by his deadpan humor and monotonous voice-over commentary, all while keeping his face concealed. During this period, he also streamed on the platform Justin.tv between late 2009 and early 2010. His content was known for its minimal production value, relying on his unique comedic style and vocabulary.
Rise to Prominence and Content Evolution
A significant moment in White Jr.’s early career occurred when one of his videos was featured by then-top YouTuber Ray William Johnson, causing a substantial increase in his subscriber count. For a period, he announced that all income generated from his YouTube channel would be donated to charity, stating he simply enjoyed making the videos.
His content began to evolve from purely gaming to include commentary on internet drama and criticism of YouTube’s policies. In 2013, he was noted for his critique of YouTube’s new comment system which required a Google+ account. After years of anonymity, White Jr. revealed his face for the first time in a video on March 5, 2017. His popularity continued to grow with viral videos, such as one featuring a ball pit he made for his husky, and his expansion to Twitch streaming in 2018. His streams covering games like Among Us and chess alongside other popular streamers further boosted his visibility.
Expansion into Multiple Ventures
Beyond his primary YouTube channel, White Jr. has expanded his presence into numerous other areas. He is a prominent Twitch streamer, where he hosts gameplay, commentary, and the game show Hivemind with fellow streamer Ludwig Ahgren.
In the music world, he is a co-founder and member of the musical duo The Gentle Men. He also co-hosts The Official Podcast, which began in December 2016, with several other internet personalities.
White Jr. has made significant moves in the business and esports sectors. In August 2021, he founded the esports organization Moist Esports. He is also a co-owner of the PC building company Starforge Systems, which he founded with the organization One True King. Later, he and Ludwig Ahgren became co-owners of the esports organization Shopify Rebellion.
Personal Life
Charles Christopher White Jr. has been in a long-term relationship with Tiana Tracy since 2016. Tracy is a veterinarian.