Kanel Dominic Joseph (born September 21, 2000), known online as Kanel Joseph, is an American YouTuber known for his prank videos and livestreams ^[1].

Joseph was born and raised in Orlando, FloridaCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).. He later transitioned to creating prank videos, which gained him a following on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch ^[2].

Joseph's main YouTube channel was created on April 6, 2015 ^[3]. It features a variety of content, including vlogs and public pranks ^[4]. His channel experienced a significant increase in viewership in 2022, largely due to the viral video "Eating People's DoorDash Food," which has amassed over 7.5 million views ^[5]. As of 2024, his main channel has garnered over 2 million subscribers and accumulated more than 171 million views ^[6].

Joseph also operated a secondary YouTube channel named Karnchives ^[7]. This channel primarily shared clips from his Twitch streams and other miscellaneous content ^[8]. However, it was terminated due to violations of YouTube's policies ^[9].

In addition to YouTube, Kanel Joseph maintains an active presence on other social media platforms, such as Instagram, where he has amassed over 320,000 followers ^[10], and Twitch, where he has 55,000 followers<ref. His prank videos, while popular, have also generated controversy and led to legal issues ^[11]. Notably, he was briefly arrested due to an incident involving the alteration of a McDonald's pricing system ^[12].

As of 2024, Kanel Joseph's estimated net worth is approximately $500,000 ^[13]. His income primarily stems from YouTube ad revenue, merchandise sales, and sponsorships.