In a dramatic cyberattack, both YouTube channels of popular Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, were hacked and had all their content deleted. The hackers replaced the videos on both channels with older streams featuring Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Following the attack, YouTube temporarily removed both channels, displaying an error message to users.
The main channel was renamed to “@Elon.trump.tesla_live2024”, while his personal channel was changed to “@Tesla.event.trump_2024” by the hackers. Both channels are now restored, though some technical issues persist, as the “Home” section still shows the message, “This channel doesn’t have any content,” despite videos being accessible through other sections.
Quick Restoration After Cyberattack
Just hours after the hacking incident, both of Ranveer’s YouTube channels were restored, and the original content is now visible to his subscribers. Despite the swift recovery, some technical glitches remain. YouTube has yet to comment on the full resolution of the issue, but Ranveer’s content is accessible again.
What Did Ranveer Allahbadia Say?
After the cyberattack, Allahbadia, who had just returned to Mumbai, addressed the situation humorously. He posted on social media with a picture of vegan burgers, saying, “Celebrating my two main channels being hacked with my favourite food. Vegan burgers. Death of BeerBiceps met with Death of diet.” He also shared a selfie with an eye mask, reflecting on the incident with the caption, “Is this the end of my YouTube career? Was nice knowing you all.”
Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube Journey
Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, began his journey in digital content creation at the age of 22. His initial focus was on fitness and cooking, documenting his personal routine and experiences. Over time, his YouTube presence grew, and he expanded his content to include men’s fashion, grooming, personal development, and mental health.
Early Life and Education
Born on June 2, 1993, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ranveer attended Dhirubhai Ambani International School. He later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E.) from Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, graduating in 2015. Post-graduation, he launched his YouTube channel, BeerBiceps, which quickly became a popular platform.
Monk Entertainment and Expanding Success
In 2018, Ranveer co-founded Monk Entertainment, a talent management and content creation agency. The company has worked with prominent brands like Netflix, Google, and Pepsico, helping these brands create successful digital campaigns. By 2019, Ranveer launched The Ranveer Show, a podcast featuring interviews with global personalities, covering a broad spectrum of topics such as money, fame, spirituality, and finance.
In 2021, Ranveer became the first independent creator from India to partner with Spotify, where his show quickly became one of the platform’s top podcasts.
A Digital Pioneer in India’s YouTube Scene
With seven YouTube channels and nearly 12 million subscribers, Ranveer Allahbadia is a pioneer in the Indian digital space. His success in both content creation and entrepreneurship has made him a leading figure in the world of social media and online content.
Though the hacking incident posed a temporary setback, his quick recovery demonstrates his resilience in the face of challenges, and his fans can continue enjoying the content that has made him one of India’s most popular digital content creator.