People Profile: Wilbur Soot

William Patrick Spencer Gold operates under the professional alias Wilbur Soot. Born on September 14, 1996, he spent his formative years in Brighton, East Sussex. His parents divorced during his middle school years. He lived with his father and slept on a futon due to restricted living space. Gold manages multiple health conditions. He has asthma, hypochondria, and aphantasia. Aphantasia is a condition that prevents him from visualizing images in his mind. He channels his experiences with these conditions into his creative output. His early musical projects directly reference his respiratory problems. Before achieving internet fame, Gold focused on his education. He attended Sussex Downs College in Lewes. He then enrolled at Ravensbourne University in London between 2017 and 2020. He graduated with a bachelor degree in editing and post production. His academic background directly influenced his early career trajectory. He applied his editing skills to digital content creation. He also participated in a Dungeons and Dragons society during college. He served as a Dungeon Master, which developed his narrative structuring skills.

The SootHouse Era

Gold gained significant internet traction in 2017. He co founded the YouTube channel SootHouse with a group of friends. The channel focused on reaction videos, internet culture, and meme discussions. Gold served as the lead editor and frontman for the group. His university studies in editing directly supported the production quality of SootHouse videos. The channel experienced rapid growth and reached one million subscribers on May 30, 2019. SootHouse ceased regular uploads in 2019 and entered an indefinite hiatus. During this transition period, Gold applied his editing skills to other projects. Between December 16, 2018, and February 23, 2019, he worked as an editor for the YouTube channel JackSucksAtLife. He an Alternate Reality Game into the videos he edited. This project showcased his early interest in interactive storytelling and complex narratives. He used hidden links and cryptic messages to engage the audience.

Transition to Solo Content

Gold launched his secondary channel, Wilbur Music, on November 24, 2017. He released his debut single, The Nice Guy Ballad, in January 2018. He then established his primary solo channel, Wilbur Soot, on March 29, 2019. This channel featured original music, vlogs, and gaming content. He recorded his early songs in his bedroom. He used his editing skills to mix and master his tracks. He sang about personal experiences, internet culture, and his health conditions. His album Your City Gave Me Asthma directly addressed his respiratory problems and his life in London. His solo channel gained immediate traction. The channel reached one million subscribers on April 8, 2020. Gold capitalized on the resurgence of Minecraft in 2019. He joined several multiplayer servers, including SMPLive and SMPEarth. His background in roleplay and his experience as a Dungeon Master in college informed his method to gaming content. He prioritized narrative structure over simple gameplay recordings. He created factions and wrote scripts for his server interactions. He mapped out storylines that kept viewers engaged across multiple streams.

Subscriber Growth Metrics

The following table illustrates the verified subscriber milestones for his primary channels between 2019 and 2020.

Channel Name	Creation Date	One Million Subscribers Date
SootHouse	2017	May 30, 2019
Wilbur Soot	March 29, 2019	April 8, 2020

Gold built a massive audience by combining his technical editing education with his musical and storytelling abilities. His early life in Brighton and his academic focus on post production laid the groundwork for his eventual dominance on digital platforms. He used his formal education to elevate standard internet reaction videos into highly edited, narrative driven content. He spent hours refining audio tracks and video cuts to ensure maximum viewer retention. His dedication to high quality production set him apart from other creators who relied on unedited stream highlights. This methodical workflow became a defining characteristic of his brand.

Formation and Early Content

William Gold achieved his initial internet prominence through the YouTube channel SootHouse. He cofounded the channel with seven friends in April 2017. Gold took on the responsibilities of frontman and lead video editor. The channel name originated from an old Tamagotchi forum username. Gold initially used the handle settings66. An American friend mispronounced it as sonnings. Gold then modified it to sottings and eventually Sootings. This evolution directly inspired the SootHouse moniker and his professional alias Wilbur Soot. The channel debuted with a video titled Bulgarian Real Estate in April 2017. In this inaugural upload, Gold and another member named Soot George reacted to websites selling inexpensive houses in Eastern Europe. The format proved successful and established the comedic tone for future uploads. The group specialized in reaction content. They examined bizarre internet culture, mocked impractical life hacks, and read absurd posts from various Reddit communities. Gold guided the discussions and edited the final videos to highlight the most comedic moments. During group commentary, a white color code appeared on screen to identify Gold speaking.

Growth and Audience Reception

SootHouse experienced steady growth throughout 2017 and 2018. The reaction format resonated with viewers seeking internet commentary. Gold applied his academic background in editing to refine the channel pacing. He studied editing and post production at Ravensbourne University in London. This formal education directly influenced the SootHouse production quality. His editing style kept the videos engaging and helped retain viewership. He used fast cuts and comedic timing to maximize the humor of the group reactions. The channel reached a significant milestone on May 30, 2019. On that date, SootHouse surpassed one million subscribers. This achievement marked the peak of the channel popularity. The collaborative nature of SootHouse allowed multiple personalities to shine, yet Gold remained the central figure. His distinct voice and comedic timing became a staple of the uploads. The group relied on banter and shared reactions to obscure internet phenomena. They frequently reviewed terrible design choices, strange online marketplaces, and bizarre social media interactions. The audience appreciated the authentic friendships displayed in the videos. The channel also popularized the format of reading Reddit posts aloud. This specific style of content became highly prevalent across the YouTube platform during that period.

Transition and Hiatus

By 2019, the production of SootHouse videos began to slow down. The members started pursuing individual interests and career route. The channel entered an indefinite hiatus that same year. No formal announcement declared the end of SootHouse, the uploads ceased completely. The cessation of SootHouse allowed the members to focus on their own projects. Gold used the audience and skills he acquired from SootHouse to launch his solo career. He created his primary YouTube channel, Wilbur Soot, on March 29, 2019. This solo venture initially featured gaming content and music. The transition from a group reaction channel to a solo gaming and music channel proved highly successful for Gold. The SootHouse era served as a foundational period for his internet career. It provided him with a dedicated initial fanbase and extensive video production experience. He carried the comedic sensibilities developed during the SootHouse years into his solo Minecraft streams and music releases.

Channel Milestones and Data Comparison

The following chart visualizes the subscriber milestones achieved by SootHouse and the Wilbur Soot solo channel during the 2019 transition period. The data illustrates the rapid audience transfer from the group project to the solo endeavor.

Channel	Milestone Date	Subscriber Count	Visual Representation
SootHouse	May 30, 2019	1, 000, 000
Wilbur Soot	August 6, 2019	100, 000
Wilbur Soot	November 22, 2019	750, 000
Wilbur Soot	April 8, 2020	1, 000, 000
Wilbur Soot	October 3, 2020	2, 000, 000

Twitch Streaming and Solo YouTube Career

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Wilbur Soot Channel Milestones

SootHouse 1M Subs	May 2019
Wilbur Soot 1M Subs	April 2020
Twitch 4. 6M Followers	October 2021

Gold maintained a highly lucrative Twitch presence during this period. Data from October 2021 shows he amassed over 4. 6 million followers on the platform. He ranked as the 39th most popular channel on Twitch at that time. Analytics from November 2022 indicate he held 3, 827 active paid subscriptions. This subscriber count generated an estimated $13, 394 per month based on standard platform revenue splits. He streamed for 5. 8 hours during that month with an average viewership of 26, 166 concurrent users. His YouTube channel generated an estimated $32, 688 per month from AdSense revenue during the same timeframe.

Dream SMP Participation

Server Entry and the Camarvan

William Gold made a brief cameo on the Dream SMP on July 12, 2020. He officially joined the server four days later on July 16, 2020. He immediately established a virtual potion business inside a structure named the Camarvan. He recruited other players to manufacture and distribute these digital items. The overarching server administration opposed this operation. Gold used this opposition to transition the server into scripted improvisation. He wrote a series of plot hooks to guide the narrative. He convinced his allies to separate from the main server population. They established borders using white, yellow, and black concrete blocks.

The Rise and Fall of L'Manberg

Gold declared the independence of a new nation called L'Manberg on July 29, 2020. He served as the president of this territory. The faction fought a digital war against the main server administration and secured independence on August 2, 2020. Gold organized an election to solidify his political power. The election concluded on September 22, 2020. A rival player named Jschlatt won the election and immediately revoked the citizenship of Gold. Jschlatt renamed the territory to Manberg. Gold retreated to a hidden ravine and formed a new faction called Pogtopia. He spent the following weeks writing the Manberg Rebellion arc. He decided that his character should descend into madness. The storyline culminated on November 16, 2020. Gold detonated hidden virtual explosives under the capital city. His character died immediately after the explosion.

Presidential Terms in Days

The following chart displays the exact number of days each player served as the president of the fictional nation.

Character Resurrection and Server Closure

Gold stepped down as the primary writer after the destruction of the capital. He continued to participate on the server as a ghost character named Ghostbur. The server narrative eventually resurrected his original character. The revived character exhibited a darker personality. Gold concluded his personal storyline in late 2022. His character left the server to travel to Utah. The overarching Dream SMP narrative ended shortly after his departure. Two other players detonated the remaining server map in November 2022. The server officially shut down on April 10, 2023.

Scripted Improvisation and Theatrical Elements

Gold introduced a formal theatrical structure to the server. He required participants to treat the digital environment as a stage. The players did not play the game in a traditional sense. They used the digital space as a storytelling medium. Gold wrote specific plot points that the cast had to reach. The dialogue between these points remained completely unscripted. This method allowed the creators to react naturally to unexpected digital events. The server featured over twenty distinct narrative eras and more than thirty recurring characters. Gold drew heavy inspiration from musical theater. He frequently referenced the musical Hamilton during the early development of the L'Manberg storyline. The fictional nation even possessed a dedicated national anthem.

Audience Metrics and Cultural Footprint

The server experienced substantial growth during the global lockdowns of 2020. Hundreds of thousands of concurrent viewers watched the live broadcasts. The audience actively participated in the narrative by switching between different broadcast channels. This viewing habit allowed the audience to see multiple perspectives of the same fictional event. The destruction of L'Manberg on November 16, 2020, stands as one of the most viewed events in the history of the platform. Gold saw his personal channel metrics increase quickly during this era. He gained millions of subscribers across his video and broadcasting platforms. The community generated thousands of pieces of derivative media. Fans produced digital art, animated sequences, and original musical compositions based on the scripts written by Gold. The cultural footprint of the server remains visible across digital video platforms long after the final broadcast.

Initial Releases and The E Girl Trilogy

William Gold initiated his music career in January 2018. He uploaded his comedy track titled The Nice Guy Ballad to his YouTube channel. He focused on satirical themes. He mocked internet archetypes and online behaviors. Gold gained an audience with a three part series known as the E Girl Trilogy. The series follows a fictional narrative about a teenage boy obsessing over a female streamer. He released the installment titled I am in Love with an E Girl in January 2020. The second track titled Internet Ruined Me followed in May 2020. Both songs accumulated over seven million views on YouTube. The tracks feature indie pop instrumentation with guitars, drums, and piano.

Production and Preview of Your New Boyfriend

The finale of the trilogy titled Your New Boyfriend required additional production steps. The song features background vocals from musician Chevy. Gold previewed the track in July 2020 on the Twitch channel of fellow streamer TommyInnit. The lyrics include a direct reference to singer Jason Derulo. The track officially premiered on December 11, 2020. The release generated immediate metrics. The music video accumulated over 500, 000 views on YouTube within two hours of publication.

Commercial Performance and Chart History

The track entered the midweek UK Singles Chart at position 100 on December 14, 2020. It officially debuted at number 83 on December 18, 2020. The song left the chart the following week. It reappeared and peaked at number 65 on January 8, 2021. The single achieved secondary chart placements. It reached number 10 on the UK Independent Singles Chart. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Independent Singles Breakers Chart. It hit number 70 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. Rolling Stone reported the track sold 9. 6 million units during December 2020. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the song Gold on May 13, 2022. This certification requires 500, 000 equivalent units in the United States. Gold appeared on the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at number 46 for the week of December 26, 2020. He released his seventh comedy song titled Soft Boy in September 2022.

Chart: Peak Positions for Your New Boyfriend

Chart Name	Peak Position	Visual Indicator
UK Independent Singles Breakers	2
UK Independent Singles	10
Billboard Emerging Artists	46
UK Singles Chart	65
UK Singles Downloads	70

Concurrent Non Comedic Projects

During this era, Gold also published non comedic music. He released the extended play Maybe I Was Boring on December 25, 2019. The release contains four tracks and runs for thirteen minutes. He followed this with the album Your City Gave Me Asthma on June 25, 2020. The album features seven songs. The tracks examine his hatred of London, loneliness, past love interests, and insecurities. These projects featured acoustic instruments and addressed personal subjects. The dual output allowed him to separate his satirical internet persona from his serious songwriting efforts. Gold originally planned to include eight tracks on Your City Gave Me Asthma. He scrapped the fourth track titled Screensaver before publishing the final version. He stated that he wrote the album while in a poor mental state and later disowned the project. He named La Jolla as his favorite track on the record.

Early Releases and Debut Album

Gold initiated his solo music career in January 2018 with the release of his comedy track titled The Nice Guy Ballad. He expanded his discography in December 2019 by publishing the extended play Maybe I Was Boring on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. This project included songs that did not fit the thematic direction of his upcoming album. On June 25, 2020, Gold released his debut solo studio album titled Your City Gave Me Asthma. The project launched as a surprise release on streaming platforms. The album runs for 23 minutes and 16 seconds across seven tracks. Gold originally planned an eight track release. He removed a song titled Screensaver prior to publication. The final tracklist includes Jubilee Line, Saline Solution, Since I Saw Vienna, Losing Face, Your Sister Was Right, La Jolla, and I'm Sorry Boris. Gold wrote and produced the entire album. He provided lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and sound design. He published the album independently under the label 2076193 Records DK2. Gold later stated he disliked the album except for the tracks La Jolla and Saline Solution. He specified La Jolla as his favorite track on the record.

Internet Trilogy and Commercial Success

During 2020, Gold released a trilogy of comedy songs centered around a fictional narrative. The series began with I'm in Love with an E Girl and continued with Internet Ruined Me. The finale of this trilogy, Your New Boyfriend, launched on December 11, 2020. The song features background vocals from musician Chevy. Your New Boyfriend achieved measurable commercial performance. The music video accumulated over 500, 000 views on YouTube within two hours of publication. The single entered the midweek UK Singles Chart at position 100 on December 14, 2020. It officially debuted at number 83 on December 18, 2020. The track later peaked at number 65 on January 8, 2021. The song reached number 10 on the UK Independent Singles Chart and number 70 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart. Gold appeared on the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at number 46 during the week of December 26, 2020. The Recording Industry Association of America certified Your New Boyfriend gold on May 13, 2022. The certification recognized 500, 000 units in sales and streams within the United States. Gold released his seventh comedy song, Soft Boy, in September 2022.

Second Studio Album

Gold released his second solo studio album, Mammalian Sighing Reflex, on November 29, 2023. The album contains 12 tracks and has a total runtime of 35 minutes and 48 seconds. The tracklist includes Amazon Standing Lamp, Mine Yours, Around the Pomegranate, I Don't Think It Ever End, Glass Chalet, Melatonin 130, Oh Distant You, Eulogy, Dropshipped Cat Shirt, The Median, Trying Not To Think About It, and 10 Week Rule. The title

Formation of Lovejoy

William Gold and Joe Goldsmith established the English indie rock band Lovejoy in Brighton during 2021. The two musicians knew each other from playing together in a previous folk group. Gold recruited Ash Kabosu to play bass after encountering him in a local burger shop. Kabosu accepted the invitation immediately. To complete the lineup, Gold hired Mark Boardman through the freelance platform Fiverr to record drum tracks. Boardman understood the musical direction perfectly and joined the group permanently. The quartet initially called themselves Hang the DJ. They later renamed the group Lovejoy to honor their friend Benedict Lovejoy. Benedict Lovejoy frequently sat with the members during their early songwriting sessions. The band operates under their own independent label named Anvil Cat Records. They distribute their music through AWAL. The label name

Lovejoy Commercial Success

William Gold formed the indie rock band Lovejoy in Brighton during 2021. He recruited guitarist Joe Goldsmith, bassist Ash Kabosu, and drummer Mark Boardman. The group achieved early commercial success with their debut extended play. They released Are You Alright on May 8 2021. The record debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. The release generated large streaming numbers. The project amassed over 500 million streams on Spotify. Tracks like One Day and Sex Sells drove this early activity. The band operated independently under their own label Anvil Cat Records. They distributed their music through AWAL. The band released their second extended play on October 14 2021. They titled the project Pebble Brain. The record peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. This chart position relied entirely on streaming data. The band did not have physical copies available during the initial release week. The sales of Pebble Brain proved the band had a dedicated audience. They moved from internet personalities to recognized musical artists. Their fan base grew quickly across the United Kingdom and the United States. Live performances became a major component of their commercial sales. The band played their Northern UK tour in October 2022. They booked exclusive dates in London and Brighton. Fans purchased all available tickets in minutes. The band announced the Inselaffe Tour for Europe in late 2022. The tour spanned from March 14 to April 14 2023. High ticket demand forced the band to upgrade all venues on the European leg to larger capacities. The band made their North American debut later in 2023. They sold 25000 tickets in two minutes for the United States tour. Lovejoy released their third extended play on May 12 2023. They named the project Wake Up and Its Over. The record debuted at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single Call Me What You Like reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. This marked their entry into the Top 40. The band played major festival dates to promote the release. They performed at the Glastonbury Festival on the BBC Music Introducing stage in June 2023. They played at Lollapalooza, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Reading Festival, and Leeds Festival during the same summer. The band greatly expanded their live presence throughout 2023 and 2024. Following their sold out European and North American runs, they continued to book larger venues. The demand for live music from their audience remained high. Fans frequently camped outside venues overnight to secure front row positions. Festival organizers recognized their drawing power and booked them for prime time slots. The band played the Isle of Wight Festival and Shaky Knees. Their live performances featured brass instruments, with trumpeters joining the core four members on stage. This expanded live arrangement added complexity to their sound and improved the concert experience. The release of One Simple Trick in 2025 finalized their move from internet personalities to a mainstream music act. The album featured 11 tracks that displayed sharper lyrical content and clear production. The band recorded the album over a two year period. The lead single With Rob As My Witness generated substantial radio play before the album launch. The tour, named the One Simple Tour, covered major markets across North America. The band started the tour in Boston on October 18 2025. They traveled through Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, and Indianapolis. Every single date sold out well in advance. The band maintained their independent operations even with major label distribution. They continued to release music under Anvil Cat Records while using Warner Records for global reach.

Lovejoy Discography and Sales Data

Release Title	Release Date	Format	UK Chart Peak
Are You Alright	May 8 2021	Extended Play	Did Not Chart
Pebble Brain	October 14 2021	Extended Play	12
Wake Up and Its Over	May 12 2023	Extended Play	5
One Simple Trick	October 3 2025	Studio Album	5

Collaborations and Podcasts

William Gold built a massive audience through strategic partnerships and digital broadcasting between 2015 and 2025. He executed precise content strategies across multiple platforms. The data reveals a clear trajectory from group channels to massive roleplay servers. We answer twenty direct questions about his collaborative history. Gold initiated his collaborative career with SootHouse in 2017. He served as the lead editor and a primary personality for the channel. The group produced reaction videos and examined internet culture. The channel reached 1, 000, 000 subscribers on May 30 2019. The group ceased uploads later that year. The channel currently sits at 4, 500, 000 subscribers. Gold transitioned his audience to his solo channel and Twitch broadcasts following the SootHouse hiatus. The Dream SMP marked a massive expansion in his collaborative efforts. Gold joined the private Minecraft server on July 16 2020. He immediately shifted the server from casual gameplay to scripted improvisation. He founded the independent faction LManberg alongside TommyInnit. Gold operated as the head writer for the server. He scripted the independence war and the subsequent rebellion arcs. He introduced a strict three lives system for the characters. This mechanic added permanent consequences to the server narrative. Gold stepped down from his writing duties on November 16 2020. He wanted to work on personal projects. He returned to write lore for his own character after a resurrection event on April 29 2021. He allied with Technoblade during the Doomsday War to reclaim LManberg. Their relationship soured over ideological differences. This rivalry led to intense roleplay moments. Off server, they maintained immense respect for each other. Gold formed deep alliances within the Sleepy Bois Inc group. This shared featured Philza, Technoblade, and TommyInnit. The four creators dominated Twitch viewership during their joint broadcasts. Gold and TommyInnit expanded their partnership into print media. They published TommyInnit Says The Quote Book on October 13 2022. The authors donated all proceeds to Sarcoma UK. They dedicated the project to Technoblade following his death in July 2022. Podcast appearances generated massive engagement for Gold. He appeared on Episode 55 of the Chuckle Sandwich podcast on August 13 2022. Ted Nivison and Jschlatt hosted the broadcast. The episode accumulated 1, 000, 000 views on YouTube. Gold discussed his daily routine of swimming in the ocean at Brighton. He detailed his paddle boarding habits. The hosts questioned his lifestyle choices. Gold also discussed his interest in American history and the founding fathers. Fans rate this episode highly due to the chaotic comedic timing. The audience frequently requests his return to the podcast. Gold launched a new comedy channel called The Sorry Boys on February 24 2023. The group featured TommyInnit, Philza, Slimecicle, and Ranboo. Their debut video featured a mock court case. The channel produced high production comedy sketches and challenges. They filmed videos where they went to prison and robbed a bank. The group announced an indefinite hiatus on March 30 2024. TommyInnit unspecified circumstances for the closure. The final video appeared on the channel a few days later.

Viewership Metrics

The following chart visualizes the subscriber counts for channels associated with Gold between 2017 and 2025.

Channel Name	Peak Subscribers	Visual Representation
Wilbur Soot Main	6, 350, 000	100 percent
SootHouse	4, 500, 000	70 percent
Wilbur Twitch	4, 800, 000	75 percent
The Sorry Boys	1, 200, 000	18 percent

Gold maintained strict control over his collaborative appearances. He selected specific projects that aligned with his narrative goals. The Dream SMP provided a platform for long form storytelling. The Sorry Boys allowed for structured comedy. Chuckle Sandwich offered unscripted conversation. Each appearance drove traffic back to his primary music and gaming channels.

Abuse Allegations and Controversy

On February 21, 2024, Twitch streamer Shelby Grace broadcasted a live video detailing an abusive relationship. Grace titled her stream "talking about something more serious". She explained she kept the matter private for her own peace decided to speak out to warn others about dangerous relationships. Grace accused an unnamed former boyfriend of physical and emotional abuse. She stated the individual bit her repeatedly. She reported that the biting started as a sign of affection escalated until it left her covered in bruises. Grace noted that the person ignored her safe words and joked about the marks. She also mentioned the individual lived in extreme filth and had an ant infestation. Viewers quickly connected these details to Gold. Gold and Grace previously dated. Fans matched the timeline and the specific behavioral descriptions to Gold. Gold published a statement on the X platform on February 27, 2024. He confirmed he was the unnamed former boyfriend. Gold admitted he became slobbish, disrespectful, and selfish during the final months of their relationship. He acknowledged the biting occurred. He claimed he believed the actions were consensual and playful. Gold stated he sought therapy to address his behaviors. The public response was overwhelmingly negative. Fellow creators and viewers criticized Gold for centering the apology on himself. Grace expressed her disappointment on March 1, 2024. She pointed out that Gold referred to her as a former girlfriend instead of using her name. Grace stated she did not consent to being hurt. The controversy caused an immediate drop in viewership and subscriber metrics for Gold. Social Blade tracks YouTube channel statistics. The analytics website showed Gold maintained 6. 24 million subscribers before the controversy. The count fell to 6. 09 million by early March 2024. Gold lost 150, 000 YouTube subscribers within a thirty day period. Gold lost 10, 000 subscribers on the exact day Grace streamed her allegations. He lost an additional 40, 000 subscribers on February 27, 2024. This specific drop coincided with the publication of his public apology. The channel averaged a loss of 5, 000 subscribers daily during the peak of the controversy.

Date	Event	Subscribers Lost
February 21, 2024	Grace broadcasts allegations	10, 000
February 27, 2024	Gold publishes X statement	40, 000
March 2, 2024	Thirty Day Cumulative Loss	150, 000

Other individuals came forward with accusations against Gold following the initial broadcast by Grace. Cosplayer AliceNyanNya published a statement on March 8, 2024. She alleged she experienced an abusive relationship with Gold in 2019. She described his behavior as negligent. On February 18, 2025, TikTok creator HeyimRue posted a video detailing her interactions with Gold. HeyimRue alleged Gold groomed her. She stated she was 17 years old while Gold was 26 years old at the time of their initial contact. HeyimRue claimed Gold attempted to kiss and grope her on a tour bus after she turned 18. Gold did not release a public response to the claims made by AliceNyanNya or HeyimRue. Gold took a hiatus from content creation during the spring of 2024. He returned to social media on June 9, 2024. Gold posted a video on Instagram to address his followers. He stated his February response was his final comment on the matter for the time being. He then shifted the focus of the video to his musical projects. Gold announced that his band Lovejoy planned to tour Australia during the summer of 2024. He also promoted an upcoming single. Grace responded to his return by reiterating that Gold manipulated the narrative. She claimed Gold lied to his therapists and failed to maintain consistent psychological treatment.

Career Hiatus and Return

Readers frequently ask twenty specific questions regarding this period in the career of Gold. When did Gold begin his career hiatus. Who initiated the public allegations against him. What specific actions did Shelby Grace describe. When did Gold release his public apology. How did Gold characterize the biting incidents. Which comedy group suspended operations due to the allegations. When did the QSMP project remove Gold. How subscribers did Gold have on YouTube before the hiatus. When did Gold break his silence on Instagram. What band does Gold front as lead vocalist. When did Lovejoy begin their Australian tour. Did Gold retract his February statement in June 2024. When did Gold announce his official return to YouTube. What type of content did Gold state he planned to stop producing. Which channel did Gold plan to use for his return. How views did his final Twitch stream receive before the hiatus. Did Gold continue to stream on Twitch during his hiatus. What date did the Australian tour commence. Did Gold face public backlash from former collaborators. What year did Gold originally create the channel he planned to return to. Gold began his career hiatus in February 2024. Shelby Grace initiated the public allegations. She described physical harm including biting and ignoring safe words. Gold released his public apology on February 27, 2024. He characterized the biting incidents as playful and consensual. The comedy group The Sorry Boys suspended operations. The QSMP project removed Gold on March 4, 2024. He had over 5. 47 million subscribers on YouTube before the hiatus. Gold broke his silence on Instagram in June 2024. He fronts the indie rock band Lovejoy. Lovejoy began their Australian tour on August 28, 2024. Gold did not retract his February statement in June 2024. He announced his official return to YouTube on June 19, 2025. He stated he planned to stop producing Minecraft content. He planned to use his old channel created in 2017. His final Twitch stream received around 100, 000 views before the hiatus. Gold did not continue to stream on Twitch during his hiatus. The Australian tour commenced on August 28, 2024. Gold faced public backlash from former collaborators including members of The Sorry Boys. He originally created the return channel in 2017. In February 2024 Twitch streamer Shelby Grace spoke openly during a live stream about a past relationship. Grace described incidents where her former partner ignored safe words and left bruises. She specifically mentioned repeated biting. Viewers quickly connected these statements to Gold. Gold released a public statement on February 27, 2024, acknowledging the allegations. He expressed regret over his behavior and described himself as slobbish and selfish. He confirmed the biting incidents took place. He stated he perceived the interactions as playful and consensual at the time. He extended an apology for the pain he caused. The public response to his statement was highly negative. Former collaborators and friends publicly distanced themselves from Gold. The comedy channel The Sorry Boys announced an indefinite hiatus on March 30, 2024. The group consisted of Gold and four other creators. The other members publicly stated their support for Grace. The administrators of the QSMP Minecraft server officially removed Gold from the project on March 4, 2024. Gold ceased all uploads to his YouTube channel and stopped streaming on Twitch. His main YouTube channel held over 5. 47 million subscribers at the time. Gold remained absent from social media for several months. He broke his silence in June 2024 through a short video update on Instagram. He stated he planned to not add anything new to his February response. He used the video to announce future plans for his indie rock band Lovejoy. The band scheduled an international tour starting in Australia. The Australian leg of the tour began on August 28, 2024. Fans shared videos of the band performing in Sydney. The band planned to continue the tour across the United Kingdom and the United States. Gold officially ended his content creation hiatus on June 19, 2025. He uploaded a video to his YouTube channel addressing his absence. He acknowledged the clashing labels and opinions circulating on the internet over the previous year. He stated he did not want to reopen old discussions and stood by his original statement from February 2024. He explained his decision to provide personal transparency to his viewers. Gold announced a major shift in his content strategy. He confirmed he planned to stop producing Minecraft videos. He revealed plans to abandon his main channel and move his new content to an older channel he created in 2017. He noted this older channel was solely run and controlled by him.

Complete Discography

William Gold built a substantial catalog of music between 2015 and 2025. He records as a solo artist and fronts the indie rock band Lovejoy. His releases span multiple studio albums, extended plays, and singles. The data reflects his progression from independent internet releases to charting studio albums.

Solo Releases

Gold initiated his music career with comedic and acoustic tracks. He released the extended play Maybe I Was Boring in 2019. He followed this with his debut solo album Your City Gave Me Asthma in 2020. The project featured seven tracks and established his low fidelity acoustic style. He gained significant commercial traction later that year with three viral singles. Internet Ruined Me and I am in Love With an E Girl performed well on streaming platforms. Your New Boyfriend achieved massive streaming numbers and peaked on multiple charts. Gold returned to solo work in 2022 with the single Soft Boy. He then released his second full length solo album Mammalian Sighing Reflex on November 30, 2023. This album contained 12 tracks and marked a shift toward more complex instrumentation. Fans streamed these solo projects millions of times across various platforms.

Lovejoy Catalog

Gold formed Lovejoy in 2021. The band debuted with the extended play Are You Alright on May 8, 2021. This four track release included the singles One Day, Taunt, Sex Sells, and Cause for Concern. The band recorded the project in two days at Brighton Electric. The release helped Lovejoy debut at number 10 on the Emerging Artists chart. The band released their second extended play Pebble Brain on October 14, 2021. They recorded this seven track project at Small Pond Recording Studios in Brighton. The release peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. Lovejoy released their third extended play Wake Up and It is Over on May 12, 2023. The lead single Call Me What You Like dropped on February 10, 2023. This track peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The band released a fourth extended play titled From Studio 4 later in 2023. They recorded a cover of The Perfect Pair for a Spotify exclusive release during the same year. Lovejoy released the single I'll Look Good When I'm Sober in 2024. The band launched their debut studio album One Simple Trick on October 3, 2025. The 11 track album was released through Anvil Cat Records and Warner Records. The band members produced the album alongside Niklas Lueger. The promotional pattern included three singles. With Rob As My Witness arrived on June 20, 2025. Pay and Display followed on August 22, 2025. Common Touch was released on September 19, 2025. The album debuted at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The band supported the release with the One Simple Tour across the United States and Canada. The group maintains ownership of their master recordings through their independent label structure.

Label and Distribution

Gold and his bandmates operate under a strict independent framework. They established Anvil Cat Records in August 2021. The company operates out of London. Four entities own equal shares in the label. Japanese Citrus Fruit Ltd, Oakley Dog Limited, Shamrock Music Ltd, and Wilbursoot Limited each hold a 25 percent stake. The band uses AWAL for digital distribution. This structure allows the members to retain full creative control over their discography. The partnership with Warner Records for the 2025 studio album One Simple Trick represented their major label distribution deal. They maintained their independent status while using the reach of a major distributor.

Release Data

Year	Artist	Title	Format
2019	Wilbur Soot	Maybe I Was Boring	Extended Play
2020	Wilbur Soot	Your City Gave Me Asthma	Album
2021	Lovejoy	Are You Alright	Extended Play
2021	Lovejoy	Pebble Brain	Extended Play
2022	Wilbur Soot	Soft Boy	Single
2023	Lovejoy	Wake Up and It is Over	Extended Play
2023	Wilbur Soot	Mammalian Sighing Reflex	Album
2024	Lovejoy	I'll Look Good When I'm Sober	Single
2025	Lovejoy	One Simple Trick	Album

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