Yumi

Blake (born: ),Yumi on Twitter: "Today is my 22nd birthday. I mowed the lawn and paid my taxes. If this is a precursor for the rest of my life just end me now 🤠" 13 Apr 2022 better known online as Yumi (pronounced "yummy"), is an American gaming YouTuber primarily known for his content revolved around the shooter game Tom Clancy's Rainbox Six Siege. He also uploads a variety of other videos across his two channels.
In addition to his gaming content, Yumi has been known since late 2020 for his appearances in Discord videos by isaacwhy and Softwilly. He is a member of The Group with them, LarryCroft, BigT, and Grunk. Since 2022, he has resided in Austin, Texas with the other members of The Group (except Grunk).As of 2024, Grunk is still a college student. The possibility of Grunk moving in with them in the future has been discussed.
Yumi's wide array of content and connection to a significant amount of creators have helped him as his main channel boasts over 1.3 million subscribers and 100 million video views as of November 2022.
==Content==
The content on Yumi's main channel mainly consists of gaming videos, many of which are centered around Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. He also uploads videos on other random games, commonly featuring other content creators such as SMii7Y, Grizzy, McNasty, and Blarg.
On TooYumi, he uploads more reaction-based content. These videos commonly feature Yumi reacting to compilation videos by users such as Daily Dose Of Internet, or other users who gather strange and/or funny videos. Though, TooYumi uploads the occasional gaming video as well.
==History==
Yumi created his channel on July 24, 2012. His first currently public video was uploaded on June 8, 2016.My Livin' Offline Response Rainbow TS — Yumi (YouTube). 8 Jun 2016 He did not gain much traction at first, but would slowly become more popular as he posted more Rainbow Six Siege videos. 
In April 2017, he uploaded one of his first videos to gain major traction, garnering over 1 million views.HACKERS in Rainbow Six Siege — Yumi (YouTube). 3 Apr 2017 The direct sequel to this video, uploaded in September 2017, generated even more popularity.HACKERS in Rainbow Six Siege #2 — Yumi (YouTube). 14 Sep 2017 Yumi eventually reached 100,000 subscribers in April 2018.
By late 2018, Yumi was consistently uploading videos that gained significant traction. In May 2019, he launched a second channel, known as TooYumi. On this channel, he would begin to upload more variety content, with a focus on reaction-based videos. TooYumi's first video was uploaded on May 14, 2019.This Is Why I Can't Watch Shows w/ Cob — TooYumi (YouTube). 14 May 2019 In the same month, Yumi's main channel soared past 500,000 subscribers, making him an established creator in the gaming scene.
Yumi reached 1 million subscribers in July 2020. Around that time, in mid-2020, is when he started talking to members of The Group. He began appearing in videos by isaacwhy and Softwilly later that year. In addition to his gaming career, Yumi was now gaining notoriety for his partaking in shenanigans on Discord with some of his friends.
===Music career===
Yumi is also known for his music. He began releasing music in 2021 and has been featured in the music projects of isaacwhy and Softwilly, performing in Softwilly's albums Actin' Up, Donna, and Contraband, as well as Isaac's album Fart. He released his debut solo album, Lost, on July 21, 2023.
==Personal life==
Blake grew up in the U.S. state of Georgia,Yumi on Twitter: "Grew up in South Georgia baby it’s in my blood 🧍‍♂️" 7 Apr 2023 and was raised in a Christian family.GRUNK has LEFT AGAIN! 😲 | The Group Chat Podcast #31 — The Group Chat (YouTube). 11 Nov 2022 In 2019, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. In March 2022, he moved to Tennessee.Yumi on Twitter: "I am moving out of Las Vegas tomorrow. I will miss this city 🥲" 3 Mar 2022 In November 2022, he moved to Austin, Texas, where he currently resides, with isaacwhy, Softwilly, LarryCroft, and BigT.thumb Comment by TooYumi, 22 Nov 2022YUMI MOVED IN!!! | The Group Chat Podcast #33 — The Group Chat (YouTube). 25 Nov 2022
==Discography==
Releases under "Yumi"
Album	Release
Lost 	2023
==Channel milestones==
===Yumi===
====Subscriber milestones====
*1,000 subscribers: November 23, 2016Yumi on Twitter: "I hit 1k on YouTube!!! 🎉🎈🎊🎉🎉🎊🎈🎉" 23 Nov 2016
*10,000 subscribers: June 10, 2017Yumi on Twitter: "Officially hit 10k!! ✨" 10 Jun 2017
*100,000 subscribers: April 4, 2018Yumi on Twitter: "Thank you for 100,000 Subscribers!!! (Too many people wanted to be my 100k sub so the numbers rolled too fast and this was the best screenshot I could get)" 4 Apr 2018
*500,000 subscribers: May 25, 2019Yumi on Twitter: "We finally made it to 500k. I know if I had a conversation with my 12 year old self and told him he would have 500k subs on YouTube when he was 19, he probably would’ve shit his pants. Thank you so much for all of the support, here’s to 1 million ❤️❤️❤️" 25 May 2019
*1 million subscribers: July 10, 2020Yumi on Twitter: "This doesn’t even feel real. Thank you so much for making my dreams come true. This is something I’ve dreamed of since I was 12 years old spinning around on mw2. I’m excited for the future and taking my content to the next level. I love you guys ❤️" 10 Jul 2020
====Video view milestones====
*100 million video views: July 2020
===TooYumi===
====Subscriber milestones====
*100,000 subscribers: August 22, 2021Yumi on Twitter: "THANK YOU FOR 100k ON THE 2ND CHANNEL :)" 23 Aug 2021
====Video view milestones====
*1 million video views: April 23, 2021
*10 million video views: September 7, 2022
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==References==
Category:Comedy YouTubers
Category:Gaming YouTubers
Category:Music YouTubers
Category:Reaction YouTubers
Category:American YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2012
Category:One million subscribers