Gaming content creator, Alia Marie Shelesh, popularly known as SSSniperWolf, is one of the most popular and richest YouTube stars in the world. She is most popularly known for her gaming videos, reaction videos, DIY videos, commentary, as well as cosplay.
Lia Wolf, as she is fondly called was born in Liverpool, England on October 22, 1992. Born to Turkish-Greek parents, SSSniperwolf was raised with three other siblings. The family of six moved to Phoenix, Arizona when the YouTuber was just six years old.
After graduating from high school, she studied to become a pharmacist. However, later she switched her major to nursing. Eventually, Wolf dropped out of college without earning her degree. She later wished to attend Florida’s Full Sail University to study game design.
A gaming enthusiast from childhood, Wolf launched her first YouTube channel named “sexysexysniper,” in 2011. Reports suggest this channel had around 50,000 subscribers. Later she deleted that channel in 2013, after creating her current successful channel “SSSniperWolf.”
The name of the channel was inspired by the character Sniper Wolf from her favorite childhood video game, “Metal Gear Solid.” On this channel, she mainly posts gaming and reaction content. In the following year, 2014, she started another channel named “Little Lia,” where she posted videos on baking, makeup tutorials, fashion, as well as arts and crafts.
What is SSSniperwolf’s net worth in 2023?
Lia’s “SSSniperWolf” channel has over 34 million subscribers, while ‘Little Lia’ has around 4 million subscribers (as of October 19, 2023). As far as social media is concerned, she has a following of 5.6 million on Instagram and 1.1 million followers on X (formerly Twitter).
Being one of the 10 most-viewed personalities on YouTube, her massive popularity has landed her in several endorsement deals and partnerships. Apart from her YouTube career, SSSniperWolf has some envy-worthy collaborations to boast on her resume. These include brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Starbucks, Gymshark, G Fuel. Besides. she has also been the brand ambassador for gaming giants like EA, Disney, Activision, and Ubisoft.
Lia appeared in a 2018 adventure competition show Ultimate Expedition. She also wrote, edited, and starred in the 2013 YouTube series titled “SSSniperWolf.” The 2017 game show “Clickbait” saw Lia hosting the show. Besides she has also appeared in Dhar Mann videos as herself. She was also seen in the 2021 film “Haunting of the Game Master Network.”
Not to forget she also owns her own merchandise brand named, “Wolf Pack.”
It is reported that a major chunk of SSSniperWolf’s earnings comes from AdSense revenue on YouTube. As per a Social Blade report, Wolf earns anywhere between $116,000 to $1 million per month. Her channel’s AdSense revenue alone earns her approximately $15.33 million annually. Owing to the above sources of income, SSSniperwolf’s net worth is reported to be between $16 million to $20 million.
Wolf has also been nominated and also won several awards in her decade-long career. That being said she has a fair share of controversies and dramas. Last year she announced separation from her boyfriend after 9 years of relationship. On the other hand, a few days back she reportedly doxxed another YouTuber Jackfilms.