History of David Dobrik in Timeline
David Dobrik is a Slovak-born Internet personality known for his comedic videos on YouTube and the now-defunct platform Vine. He found early success on Vine before transitioning to YouTube in 2015, where he amassed a large following with his vlogs. In 2019, he expanded his ventures by co-founding the photography app Dispo. Dobrik's early life involved immigrating to the United States, where he benefited from the DACA program and eventually obtained permanent residency.
July 23, 1996: Birth of David Dobrik
David Dobrik was born on July 23, 1996, in Košice, Slovakia.
2013: David Dobrik Uploads First Vine Video
David Dobrik uploaded his first video onto Vine in 2013.
2014: David Dobrik's Tennis Success
David Dobrik qualified for the 2014 Boys Tennis State Tournament, where he won third place in the doubles tournaments.
2015: David Dobrik Launches YouTube Channel
David Dobrik launched his self-titled YouTube channel in 2015.
2015: David Dobrik Launches YouTube Channel
David Dobrik started his vlog on YouTube in 2015 after finding early success on Vine.
2015: Beginning of Relationship with Liza Koshy
Dobrik and Liza Koshy began dating in late 2015.
August 2016: David Dobrik Creates Second YouTube Channel
In August 2016, Dobrik created his second channel, David Dobrik Too, where he posts blooper reels, challenge videos, and his more direct sponsorship deals.
May 15, 2017: Launch of "Views with David Dobrik & Jason Nash"
The first episode of Dobrik's podcast with Jason Nash, "Views with David Dobrik & Jason Nash," was released on May 15, 2017. The podcast quickly gained popularity, debuting at number 2 on the iTunes podcast chart.
June 2018: Breakup with Liza Koshy
After dating for a few years, Dobrik and fellow YouTuber Liza Koshy publicly announced their breakup in June 2018.
September 2018: Creation of "Views Podcast" YouTube Channel
Dobrik started his third YouTube channel, "Views Podcast," in September 2018. This channel hosts the video versions of his podcast episodes. The Verge recognized his success in integrating the podcast format into the primarily video-focused platform of YouTube.
December 2018: David Dobrik Receives Diamond Play Button
In December 2018, Dobrik was given a Diamond Play Button by YouTube in recognition of his YouTube channel surpassing 10 million subscribers.
December 2018: Reveals Slovak and Hungarian Language Skills
In a December 2018 interview, Dobrik shared that he is multilingual, speaking Slovak and understanding Hungarian due to his Hungarian mother.
2018: Nik Keswani Leaves Vlog Squad
Former Vlog Squad member Nik Keswani left the group in 2018, alleging that bullying by David Dobrik was the reason for his departure.
2018: Alleged Rape During Vlog Filming
Allegations surfaced in 2021 that a woman was raped during the filming of a Vlog Squad video in 2018. The allegations accused then-member Dom Zeglaitis of raping the woman while she was intoxicated and unable to give consent.
May 15, 2019: Marriage to Lorraine Nash
As part of a comedic bit for his vlog, Dobrik legally married Lorraine Nash, the mother of fellow YouTuber Jason Nash, on May 15, 2019.
June 12, 2019: Announcement of Separation from Lorraine Nash
One month after their marriage, Dobrik announced on June 12, 2019, that he and Lorraine Nash had decided to end their marriage.
July 2019: David Dobrik Featured in W Magazine
In July 2019, Dobrik was featured by W among others for being part of a trend of creating a separate Instagram account dedicated to their photos taken with the use of films or disposable cameras.
July 2019: The Verge Profiles David Dobrik's Vlog
In a July 2019 profile, The Verge wrote of Dobrik's vlog: "Think of it like Friends, but for vloggers."
August 2019: David Dobrik Featured in Variety's "Power of Young Hollywood" List
In August 2019, Dobrik was featured by Variety magazine in their annual "Power of Young Hollywood" list.
October 2019: David Dobrik Ranked Most Popular Media Personality Among Teenagers
In October 2019, Dobrik was ranked the most popular media personality among teenagers based on a survey by the Piper Jaffray & Co.
November 2019: David Dobrik Named Sexiest Heartthrob of 2019 by People Magazine
In November 2019, People magazine named Dobrik Sexiest Heartthrob of 2019.
November 22, 2019: Divorce from Lorraine Nash
Dobrik confirmed on Instagram that he and Lorraine Nash officially divorced on November 22, 2019, finalizing their separation.
December 2019: David Dobrik's Elephant Toothpaste Video Goes Viral
In December 2019, a video of Dobrik's on TikTok featuring a large-scale elephant's toothpaste experiment was named the Number 1 Top Viral Video on the platform in 2019, with 17.5 million likes and 180 million views.
2019: David Dobrik's Channel Ranked Fifth Most Viewed
In 2019, Dobrik's channel was the fifth-most viewed creator channel on YouTube, with 2.4 billion views that year.
2019: David Dobrik Wins Streamy Award with the Vlog Squad
In 2019, Dobrik won the Ensemble Cast prize with the Vlog Squad at the Streamy Awards.
2019: David Dobrik Judges Nickelodeon's America's Most Musical Family
In 2019, Dobrik became a judge in a musical competition on Nickelodeon titled America's Most Musical Family, alongside Ciara and Debbie Gibson.
2019: David Dobrik Co-founds Dispo
In 2019, David Dobrik co-founded the photography app Dispo.
January 2020: David Dobrik Launches Dispo App
In January 2020, Dobrik launched the mobile camera app Dispo.
April 2020: David Dobrik Again Ranked Most Popular Media Personality Among Teenagers
In April 2020, Dobrik was ranked, for the second time in a row, the most popular media personality among teenagers based on a survey by the Piper Jaffray & Co.
June 2020: Jeff Wittek's Accident During Vlog Filming
During a video shoot for Dobrik's comeback vlog, Jeff Wittek sustained severe injuries, including a skull and facial fracture, while participating in a stunt involving an excavator and wakeboarding. The accident raised concerns about safety and Dobrik's judgment during vlog filming.
August 2020: David Dobrik Receives TikTok Creator Fund
In August 2020, Dobrik became one of the first 19 recipients of TikTok's $1 billion Creator Fund.
October 2020: Launch of David's Perfume & Voter Registration Partnership
In October 2020, David Dobrik launched his fragrance brand, David's Perfume, in collaboration with Flower Shop Perfumes Co. He also partnered with HeadCount to encourage voter registration, offering five Tesla 3 models as incentives. The campaign significantly surpassed its goal, making it the largest voting drive in HeadCount's history.
November 2020: People Magazine Recognition & AMAs Presenter
David Dobrik was named Sexiest YouTube Star of 2020 by People magazine in November 2020. That same month, he also served as one of the presenters at the American Music Awards.
December 2020: Forbes Recognition and "Peace Out 2020" Host
In December 2020, Dobrik was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021 in the social media category and named one of the highest-paid YouTube stars of 2020 by Forbes. Additionally, he co-hosted the year-end special "Peace Out 2020" on Facebook Watch alongside Keke Palmer, recapping notable moments of the year.
January 2021: Narration of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
In January 2021, Dobrik partnered with Spotify to narrate Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, joining a group of celebrities chosen to enhance their audiobook offerings.
February 2021: Sexual Assault Allegations & Bullying Accusations
In February 2021, former Vlog Squad member Seth Francois accused Dobrik of sexual assault involving a prank where he was tricked into kissing Jason Nash while blindfolded. Francois also expressed feeling pressured into participating in culturally insensitive content. Another former member, Nik Keswani, accused Dobrik of bullying, citing it as the reason for leaving the group in 2018.
March 16, 2021: Rape Allegations Against Dom Zeglaitis & Dobrik's Response
Business Insider published an article detailing allegations of rape against Vlog Squad member Dom Zeglaitis during the filming of a 2018 vlog. The alleged victim claimed she was intoxicated and unable to consent. Dobrik released a video addressing recent controversies but did not specifically address the allegations against Zeglaitis. These allegations resulted in the loss of sponsors and fans, leading Dobrik to step down from his position at Dispo.
March 26, 2021: YouTube Demonetization
YouTube temporarily demonetized both Dobrik's and Zeglaitis's channels in response to the allegations, citing violations of their creator responsibility policy.
April 2021: Jeff Wittek's Documentary "Don't Try This at Home"
Vlog Squad member Jeff Wittek released a documentary on his YouTube channel titled "Don't Try This at Home," detailing a June 2020 accident where he sustained a skull and facial fracture during a vlog filming. The documentary sparked further controversy surrounding Dobrik's role in the incident.
June 2021: 199 Episodes of "Views with David Dobrik & Jason Nash"
By June 2021, the "Views with David Dobrik & Jason Nash" podcast, published by Cadence13, reached a milestone of 199 episodes.
July 2021: Return to YouTube
After a three-month hiatus following controversies, Dobrik resumed posting content on his YouTube channel in July 2021.
September 2021: Obtained Green Card
After living in the US under DACA protection, Dobrik obtained his green card in September 2021, allowing him to travel outside the United States.
September 2021: David Dobrik Signs with Discovery+
In September 2021, Dobrik signed with streaming platform Discovery+ for a travel series called Discovering David Dobrik.
November 2021: Discovering David Dobrik Premieres
Discovering David Dobrik began streaming in November 2021.
December 2021: Channel Rebounds to 20th Largest
By December 2021, Dobrik's YouTube channel had experienced a resurgence, climbing back to become the 20th largest channel globally based on views per episode.
2021: Forbes 30 Under 30 Recognition
David Dobrik was featured as an honoree in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for the year 2021 under the social media category.
July 6, 2022: David Dobrik's Vlog Channel Statistics
As of July 6, 2022, Dobrik's vlog channel had 19 million subscribers and 7.1 billion views.
November 2022: Opening of Doughbrik's Pizza
In November 2022, Dobrik launched his own pizza restaurant, Doughbrik's Pizza, in Los Angeles. He has also expressed plans to develop a reality TV show centered around the restaurant's employees and their daily experiences.