KreekCraft

Early Life and Background

Forrest Waldron, known as KreekCraft, was born on January 28, 1997, in Jacksonville, Florida, and raised in Macclenny, west of Jacksonville. Growing up as an only child, he faced challenges early on, including his parents’ divorce due to his father’s drinking issues, after which he lived with his mother. Born with a cataract in his left eye, Forrest underwent two emergency surgeries, which shrank his eye and risked retinal detachment, preventing him from playing physical sports. This led him to video games, starting with World of Warcraft in 2004. Of English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh descent, mostly English, he’s also allergic to pollen and grass. Forrest attended a local high school, where he enjoyed basketball and drama, and later studied at a university, though specifics are private. His early gaming passion shaped his streaming career.

Rise to Fame

Forrest launched his YouTube channel, “KreekCraft,” on April 9, 2014, under the username DaKreekCraft, with his first video, “Minecraft BOXES Mod - Cardboard Boxes & UPS!” posted on April 10. Initially focused on Minecraft, he switched to Roblox in 2016 after discovering Phantom Forces. His 2017 video “Roblox Jailbreak How to Make Money Fast!” exploded with millions of views, boosting his channel. Known for Roblox games like Jailbreak, Piggy, and DOORS, he gained fame for rivalries with MyUsernamesThis and TanqR, including diss tracks in 2019. His Instagram (@dakreekcraft) and TikTok grew with gaming clips and colorful hair moments, like dyeing it pink in 2022. By 2020, YouTube named him one of 10 breakout gaming creators.... Show More

Early Life and Background

Forrest Waldron, known as KreekCraft, was born on January 28, 1997, in Jacksonville, Florida, and raised in Macclenny, west of Jacksonville. Growing up as an only child, he faced challenges early on, including his parents’ divorce due to his father’s drinking issues, after which he lived with his mother. Born with a cataract in his left eye, Forrest underwent two emergency surgeries, which shrank his eye and risked retinal detachment, preventing him from playing physical sports. This led him to video games, starting with World of Warcraft in 2004. Of English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh descent, mostly English, he’s also allergic to pollen and grass. Forrest attended a local high school, where he enjoyed basketball and drama, and later studied at a university, though specifics are private. His early gaming passion shaped his streaming career.

Rise to Fame

Forrest launched his YouTube channel, “KreekCraft,” on April 9, 2014, under the username DaKreekCraft, with his first video, “Minecraft BOXES Mod - Cardboard Boxes & UPS!” posted on April 10. Initially focused on Minecraft, he switched to Roblox in 2016 after discovering Phantom Forces. His 2017 video “Roblox Jailbreak How to Make Money Fast!” exploded with millions of views, boosting his channel. Known for Roblox games like Jailbreak, Piggy, and DOORS, he gained fame for rivalries with MyUsernamesThis and TanqR, including diss tracks in 2019. His Instagram (@dakreekcraft) and TikTok grew with gaming clips and colorful hair moments, like dyeing it pink in 2022. By 2020, YouTube named him one of 10 breakout gaming creators.

Streaming Career and Content Style

KreekCraft is a YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and entrepreneur known for Roblox gameplay, reaction videos, and vlogs. His YouTube channel features Roblox let’s plays, like “Roblox IS NOT SAFE,” and live streams of Apeirophobia or Pet Simulator X. He also plays Minecraft, Among Us, and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Forrest streams daily on YouTube, often 4–6 hours, with a fun, chatty style, engaging fans with humor and anime-inspired wallpapers. His setup includes high-end PCs and cameras for crisp visuals. He runs secondary channels like KreekCraft Reacts and KreekCraft Shorts, and a skit channel, Kreeky, featuring a character named Timmeh. Forrest sells plush toys and apparel via kreekshop.com and has collaborated with MrBeast and Dhar Mann. His Instagram and TikTok share gaming highlights and personal updates.

Achievements and Recognition

KreekCraft’s YouTube channel earned a Diamond Play Button, hitting 10 million subscribers, a first for a Roblox YouTuber. His Roblox videos, like the Lil Nas X concert replay, have over 5 million views. He won the 1st RB Battles Championship, earning 1M Robux and a Champion’s Swordpack, and triumphed in the 2021 Minecraft Championship Pride as a newcomer. In 2023, he joined Misfits Gaming as creative director for Pixel Playground, launching the Roblox game Gameshow, though he left in September 2024. Forbes noted his 2020 breakout status, and Streamscharts praised his fan engagement in 2025. Forrest raised funds for charity, including St. Jude’s, and organized the 2024 Great Bloxburg Revolution, a Roblox protest event.

Personal Life

Forrest lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his fiancée, Kayla, also known as iPaperSky on Roblox. They announced their engagement on September 26, 2018, and share a home with their dog, Theo. Forrest is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs about 72 kg, with blue eyes and brown hair, often dyed blonde or pink—though he shaved it bald twice, in 2022 and 2024, after Roblox milestones. He’s a Pop-Tarts fan, hoping for a sponsorship, and loves anime, reflected in his stream decor. Forrest is close with his mother, who appeared in his 2016 video “My Mother Plays Five Nights at Freddy’s 4!” and his late grandmother, who passed in 2024 from dementia. He tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2023 but kept streaming.

Impact and Future

KreekCraft has shaped Roblox culture, making it accessible with tutorials and engaging streams that build a tight-knit community. His Jailbreak guides and Piggy playthroughs have inspired new players, while his rivalries with MyUsernamesThis added fun drama, as noted by Dot Esports in 2020. His Pixel Playground work pushed Roblox game development, and his charity streams show his commitment to fans. Forrest’s openness about his eye condition and family struggles resonates with viewers. Looking ahead, he plans to keep streaming, explore new Roblox games, and expand his kreekshop brand. With his colorful personality and knack for community events, Forrest is set to remain a Roblox leader, encouraging fans to create and game with passion.