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DrLupo

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Real Name

Benjamin Lupo

Age

Birthday

March 20, 1987

Location

Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

Started streaming

2013 · 13 years ago

Language(s)

English

Estimated net worth

$5M+

Live status

Offline

Last streamed: Escape from Tarkov

Content focus

DrLupo is currently focused on Escape from Tarkov with regular drops in the categories below.

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Live profile link

https://streamerprofiles.com/drlupo

Bio

The Origin Story

Benjamin Lupo's journey into content creation began while he was working as a systems engineer for an insurance firm in Omaha, Nebraska. He initially started streaming Diablo III on Twitch in 2013 as a way to monitor his character's progress while away from his desk at work. His transition into competitive gaming was fueled by the original Destiny, where his legendary precision in the Trials of Osiris PvP mode earned him a dedicated following. By 2017, the growth of his channel allowed him to leave his corporate career and pursue streaming full-time just as the battle royale boom began.

Rise to Fame

DrLupo's popularity reached global heights during the cultural phenomenon of Fortnite, where he frequently collaborated with icons like Ninja and TimTheTatman. He became known not just for his mechanical skill, but for his articulate commentary and professional demeanor, which stood out in the chaotic world of early battle royale streaming. His career took a monumental leap in 2019 with a landmark exclusive deal on Twitch, followed by a highly publicized multi-million dollar move to YouTube Gaming in 2021. Throughout this rise, he solidified his identity as the premier 'charity streamer,' hosting annual 24-hour marathons that raised record-breaking sums for cancer research.

Legacy and Current Influence

As of 2026, DrLupo is widely considered a cornerstone of the streaming industry, often referred to as the 'dad' of the community for his grounded personality and technical expertise. After several years of platform exclusivity, he returned to multi-streaming on both Twitch and YouTube in late 2024, maximizing his reach across the gaming landscape. His content now focuses heavily on tactical shooters like Escape from Tarkov, alongside variety gaming and tech-focused discussions. With over $10 million raised for St. Jude over his career, his legacy is defined by his profound impact on philanthropy and his role as a professional role model for the next generation of creators.

Career milestones

2013

Channel Inception

Started streaming Diablo III and Destiny while working as a systems engineer.
2017

Full-Time Transition

Left his professional engineering job to pursue streaming as a full-time career.
2018

St. Jude Record

Raised over $1.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in a single year.
2019

Twitch Exclusivity

Signed a major exclusive streaming contract with Twitch to remain on the platform.
2021

YouTube Gaming Deal

Signed a life-changing exclusivity deal with YouTube Gaming, departing Twitch for three years.
2024

Return to Multi-Streaming

Became one of the first major creators to return to Twitch while maintaining his YouTube presence after exclusivity ended.