Fanum's real name, ethnicity and the AMP career that turned him into a streaming millionaire
The American streamer and digital content creator became famous for his YouTube channel, JustFanum, where he often uploads vlogs, storytime, reaction videos, and challenges. His real name is Roberto Bryan Escanio Pena, born and raised in The Bronx, New York City, and he is of Dominican ethnicity and Afro-Latino.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key Takeaways
- Fanum’s profile summary
- Fanum’s biography
- What is Fanum's age?
- What is Fanum's real name?
- Why does Fanum call himself Fanum?
- What is Fanum's ethnicity?
- Where are Fanums' parents from?
- Where is Fanum originally from?
- Who is Fanums' brother?
- Educational background
- Career history
- What happened with Amp and Fanum?
- What happened to Kai Cenat and Fanum?
- Who is Fanum dating?
- Who are Fanum's kids?
- Where does Fanum live?
- Is Fanum a millionaire?
- What does Fanum mean in slang?
- What is Fanum’s height?
- Is Fanum related to Kai Cenat?
- Facts about Fanum
Key Takeaways
- Fanum has an extensive following on various platforms, including YouTube and Instagram.
- He is known for his love of food, often featuring NYC-based food spots in his content.
- He has a strong presence on Twitch, where he has garnered more than 3.6 million followers, and streams a mix of gaming and real-life content.
- Fanum frequently collaborates with fellow AMP members and other popular creators.
Fanum’s profile summary
Full name | Roberto Bryan Escanio Pena |
Famous as | Roberto Gonzalez, Fanum |
Birthdate | 22 August 1997 |
Age | 28 years (as of June 2026) |
Zodiac | Leo |
Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
Residence | Bronx, New York, USA |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Afro-Latino |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height | 5’10’’ (178 cm) |
Weight | Estimated: 187 lbs. (85 kg) |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Hair color | Black |
Sibling | Wayne Jr. |
Marital status | Unmarried |
Alma mater | Bronx Early College Academy |
Alma mater | New York City College of Technology (dropped out) |
Profession | Streamer and content creator |
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Fanum’s biography
Fanum is an American streamer and content creator who rose to fame around 2016 and is known for being the originator of the vernacular "Fanum tax."
The social media personality is popular on YouTube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and TikTok, where he shares diverse content from lifestyle vlogs to storytimes, reaction videos, and trendy online challenges.
What is Fanum's age?
The YouTuber is 28 years old (as of June 2026). Fanum celebrates his birthday on 22 August. He was born in 1997.
What is Fanum's real name?
His Dominican parents named him Roberto Bryan Escanio Pena at birth. The YouTuber uses the name "Fanum" as a nickname.
What is Fanum's middle name?
Content creator and AMP member Fanum's middle name is Bryan.
Why does Fanum call himself Fanum?
According to a TikTok video from Wired, he chose the name because it is similar to "phantom," implying he is in and out, like a ghost.
The nickname "Fanum" also connects to the concept of the "Fanum tax," which Robert jokingly coined for taking food from his friends during streams, according to Greenlight.
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What is Fanum's ethnicity?
He is an American national of Dominican (Afro-Latino) descent.
Where are Fanums' parents from?
Fanum's parents are from the Dominican Republic, but they had him in The Bronx, New York City.
Where is Fanum originally from?
Fanum is originally from The Bronx, New York City. He grew up in a Dominican-American household, and his early life and content are deeply tied to the culture and energy of New York.
Who is Fanums' brother?
He has a younger brother named Wayne Jr., who frequently appears in the YouTuber's videos.
Educational background
He attended Bronx Early College Academy and later enrolled in New York City College of Technology, but left mid-semester to make money for his YouTube equipment.
Career history
Fanum is famous for his YouTube channel, @JustFanum, which he created on 23 May 2017 and posted his first video in February 2019. The channel mainly contains vlogs, storytime, reaction videos, and challenges based on his life in New York. It has accumulated almost 1.82 million subscribers and over 175 million views as of June 2025.
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Aside from his primary YouTube channel, Fanum created another channel, @FanumLive, on 11 January 2013. He uploads videos featuring clips from his daily livestreams and reaction videos. The channel has amassed 3.78 million subscribers and more than 3.2 billion views as of June 2026.
When he is not making content alone, Fanum collaborates with ShootEveryone, HankDaTank25, ImDavisss, and other YouTubers, mostly from the United States.
Who are the members of Fanum's AMP group?
Fanum is part of the AMP (Any Means Possible) group, which comprises five other YouTube content creators: Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, ChrisNxtDoor, and ImDavisss. The group particularly uploads competition videos on cooking, gaming, bounty hunting, slamball, and dodgeball.
Aside from being famous on YouTube, Fanum's TikTok account, @elfanum, has 3 million followers, while his Instagram account has 4.7 million followers, @elfanum.
Additionally, Fanum's X (Twitter) handle, @FanumTV, has 1.1 million followers, and his Twitch account, @fanum, has garnered 3.6 million followers. He mostly streams Grand Theft Auto V, Just Chatting, and Assetto Corsa and participates in several gaming festivals on the platform.
Fanum's awards
Fanum has been nominated for the "Best Roleplay Streamer" awards four times at the Streamer awards (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025), winning all times, apart from 2024.
He has also bagged the "Breakout Streamer of the Year" award at the 13th Streamy Awards on 27 August 2023.
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Fanum's philanthropic works
Beyond entertainment, Fanum is involved in philanthropic efforts and aims to uplift his community. Here are some of his publicly known charity works:
- On 2 June 2024, Fanum played in a charity soccer match hosted by the British YouTube group Beta Squad and the American YouTube group AMP at Selhurst Park in London, England, where he played for team AMP. The event raised money for The Water Project.
- On 14 February 2025, he participated in Match for Hope 2025, a soccer charity event hosted in Doha, Qatar, as a player for team AboFlah & KSI, facing off against team Chunkz & IShowSpeed. The event managed to raise more than $10.7 million for charity.
- On 8 March 2025, Fanum participated in the 2025 Sidemen Charity Match, held at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom, playing for the YouTube Allstars team.
What happened with Amp and Fanum?
The drama erupted on 7 May 2025 when alleged screenshots of Fanum's Snapchat stories were circulated online. It suggested he had been unfollowed by AMP's official account and had lost access to their social media platforms. Fanum attacked the group's direction in his posts, claiming that it is no longer organic.
What happened to Kai Cenat and Fanum?
In August 2023, Kai Cenat was arrested following a meet-and-greet he hosted with Fanum in Union Square Park that resulted in at least 2,000 people crowding the park.
The event resulted in property destruction and several injuries. While no charges were placed against Fanum, Cenat was charged with inciting a riot.
Who is Fanum dating?
The Twitch streamer can be presumed to be single at the moment because he keeps his love life private. He was previously in a relationship with YouTuber Kay Linx.
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Who are Fanum's kids?
There is no publicly available information indicating that Fanum has any children, even posting on YouTube. During one of his streams, he admitted to having children, but seemed inconsistent in giving the exact number. He said.
I don't have two kids, I have three. I don't have two. And don't speak of my kids, I ain't going to lie, no funny stuff. Take that seriously.
He later said.
The fact that y'all did not know I had children is crazy. I have three kids, I'm working on getting my fourth.
He added.
I got five kids. No funny stuff. I should have strapped up. They drive me crazy. Y'all don't know what it is to have five kids man. Like, I love my kids bro.
While there is little to prove if he has kids, some believe this is a made-up story for entertainment due to his inconsistent figures on the number of his kids.
Where does Fanum live?
He resides in the Bronx, New York, but purchased a house for his mother in the suburbs, relocating her from the Bronx. He announced the purchase on Instagram on 25 March 2023, stating it was a dream come true and a result of his hard work.
Is Fanum a millionaire?
Yes. According to Sportskeeda, Fanum's net worth was approximately $1.5 million in 2024. There are no credible net worth estimates in 2026. He earns from YouTube advertisements, brand collaborations, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and social media appearances.
His wealth is primarily attributed to his successful streaming career, with Social Blade estimating that his channel, FanumLive, earns $180K - $2.9 million annually, while the other channel, JustFanum, makes $2.8K - $46K yearly.
What does Fanum mean in slang?
Fanum tax is a humorous Internet slang term for stealing someone's food (or other item) or being entitled to some of it.
What is Fanum’s height?
The YouTube star is 5'10" (178 cm) tall and weighs around 187 lbs. (85 kg).
Is Fanum related to Kai Cenat?
No, the two streamers are not related. However, they are part of the same streaming group, AMP.
Facts about Fanum
- He speaks English and Spanish.
- He co-founded AMP, which includes other prominent streamers.
- Fanum was featured in Offset's 2023 music video titled Fan alongside Kai Cenat.
- He finished in 4th place in the Sidemen reality series Inside in 2024.
- He was not charged regarding the chaotic 2023 Union Square meet-and-greet.
Fanum’s biography can inspire someone to venture into content creation. His success demonstrates that content creation is a viable career path with significant growth potential, offering opportunities to earn a living online.
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