Simon Minter
Born 1992 · Age 33
English influencer, streamer and co-founder of the Sidemen; co-owner of Sidemen businesses and co-founder of M7 Education; YouTuber known as Miniminter.
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Born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Simon Edward Minter (Miniminter) was born to British parents in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.
A-levels & gap year
Failed to get preferred A-level results, took a gap year (2011–2012) and spent around two months in Ghana teaching football.
Started criminology at University of Hull
Enrolled to study criminology at the University of Hull but did not complete the course.
Created first YouTube channel (Miniminter)
Registered the Miniminter YouTube channel (first account creation was February 2008/recorded as channel creation), though no uploads until later.
Travelled East Coast USA
Traveled around the East Coast of the United States in the summer of 2012, staying in six states.
Met Tobi Brown (TBJZL)
Met Tobi Brown while helping JJ (KSI) film a video in London; early important friendship leading to Sidemen collaborations.
Uploaded first YouTube video (first FIFA video)
Uploaded his first video to the Miniminter channel (December 2012) and soon after left university to pursue YouTube full-time.
Launched second YouTube channel (MM7Games)
Launched MM7Games, focused on GTA V and other gaming content.
Co-founded Ultimate Sidemen (later 'Sidemen')
Along with KSI, Zerkaa, TBJZL and Behzinga formed the Ultimate Sidemen via GTA Online; later expanded to the seven-member Sidemen group.
Sidemen Clothing launched (group business)
The Sidemen launched a clothing brand under the Sidemen Clothing banner (group venture including Miniminter).
Moved into the first Sidemen House
Moved into the original Sidemen House with KSI, Zerkaa and Vikkstar123 to collaborate more frequently.
Reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers
Miniminter's main channel hit 100k subscribers (March 2014).
Reached 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers
Miniminter hit 1 million subscribers on his main channel (November 2014).
Participated in Wembley Cup (Sidemen United captain)
Played and captained Sidemen United in the Wembley Cup against Spencer FC (Wembley Cup appearance).
Ranked 17th on Business Insider list
Business Insider placed him 17th on 'The 19 biggest British YouTube stars' (November 2016).
Creator Awards milestones (YouTube play buttons)
Achieved YouTube creator milestones: 100,000 subscribers (2014), 1,000,000 subscribers (2014) and later 10,000,000 subscribers (2022).
Revealed Range Rover Evoque
Showed viewers his red Range Rover Evoque (later sold to TBJZL).
Captain & hat-trick in Sidemen FC charity match
Captained Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars at St Mary's Stadium; scored a hat-trick (including a memorable halfway-line goal) and kept the match ball. Match raised ~£110,000 for the Saints Foundation.
Reached 5,000,000 YouTube subscribers
Miniminter announced hitting 5 million subscribers (September 2016).
British Book Awards nomination (Sidemen: The Book)
As a Sidemen member, was nominated for British Book Awards (Non-Fiction: A Lifestyle Book) for Sidemen: The Book (2017).
Joined/played on Sidemen 'Upload' influencer events (second event)
Sidemen organized the Upload influencer event first in 2016 and held a second edition in September 2017; Minter was an organiser/participant.
Hired cameraman 'Jordz'
Began employing a cameraman (Jordz) to help film vlogs and content.
Captained Sidemen charity match (second match)
Captained the second Sidemen charity match (21 May 2017); the second match raised approximately £210,000 for Charlton Athletic Community Trust and NSPCC Childline.
Bought Tesla Model X
Purchased a Tesla Model X in November 2017 (later sold due to London living constraints).
Featured in 'The Sidemen Show' (YouTube Premium)
Main role in The Sidemen Show (YouTube Premium), 7 episodes.
Appeared in 'KSI: Can't Lose' documentary
Featured in KSI's documentary ahead of his boxing match.
Released single 'Fiver'
Released his single 'Fiver' (May 2018) with an accompanying music video.
Launched 'What's Good' podcast (with Randolph)
Started the What's Good? podcast available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Co-founded M7 Education (non-profit)
Co-founded M7 Education with his brother to fund visual learning field trips and educational tours for students.
Moved into Centre Point flat with KSI
Moved into a London flat (Centre Point) with KSI in early 2019 and lived there until 2022.
Shorty Awards nomination (Best YouTube Group with Sidemen)
Nominated as part of the Sidemen for the Shorty Awards Best YouTube Group (2019).
Donated to Team Trees
Donated $10,010 to Team Trees, the MrBeast/Mark Rober reforestation fundraiser (October 2019).
Released collaborative singles (2020)
Released 'Survive the Night' (28 Feb 2020) and 'The Helium Song' (15 May 2020) with Randolph (featuring Talia Mar on one).
Joined NoPixel GTA Roleplay (briefly)
Joined the NoPixel GTA Roleplay server as 'Peter Shufflebottom' in May 2021, leaving roughly a month later.
Launched Sides restaurant chain (with Sidemen & Reef)
Sidemen launched restaurant chain 'Sides' in collaboration with Reef (November 2021).
Moved in with Talia Mar
Moved into a residence with partner Talia Mar (February 2022).
Reached 10,000,000 YouTube subscribers
Announced hitting 10 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel (May 2022).
Launched XIX Vodka (Sidemen vodka brand)
Sidemen launched the vodka brand XIX Vodka in October 2022; Miniminter is a co-owner.
Married Talia Mar in Italy
Married longtime partner Talia Mar on 3 June 2023 in Italy.
Investment disclosed in 'notwoways' sneaker brand
It was revealed that Minter invested in East London sneaker brand notwoways (owned by Callux); the brand secured a £2.3 million funding round (company figure).
Appeared in 'The Sidemen Story' documentary
Featured as himself in the Sidemen documentary released in 2024.
Launched 'Best Cereal' breakfast cereal (Best Breakfasts)
Sidemen launched a breakfast cereal brand (Best Cereal / Best Breakfasts) with Mornflake in March 2024; sold 100,000 boxes two weeks after launch.
Played in Soccer Aid 2024
Participated in Soccer Aid 2024 at Stamford Bridge, playing for England XI in a charity football match.
Announced as manager for a Baller League UK team
It was announced he would manage one of 12 teams in the new Baller League UK six-a-side competition to be broadcast on Sky Sports.
M7 Education trainers partnership (Chestnut Park Primary)
M7 Education partnered with GLF Schools’ Foundation and Kick Game to provide new trainers to Chestnut Park Primary School pupils (January 2025).
Announced expecting first child
Announcement via Talia Mar's music video '365' that the couple were expecting their first child (24 January 2025).
Announced baby's gender (expecting a girl)
Via a video on his channel (title: 'Sidemen React to Pregnancy! WE'RE HAVING A...'), confirmed they were expecting a girl.
Played in 'Match for Hope 2025' charity match
Played for team AboFlah & KSI; the event raised more than $10.7 million for charity; final score 6–5 in favour of his team.
Named manager of M7 FC in Baller League UK
Revealed as manager of a team named 'M7 FC' in the Baller League UK competition (March 2025).
M7 FC won first Baller League match (3–2)
M7 FC defeated Wembley Rangers AFC 3–2 in their opening Baller League UK fixture on 24 March 2025.
Birth of daughter Juni Angèle Minter Mar
The couple's daughter, Juni Angèle Minter Mar, was born on 19 July 2025 (announced 21 July 2025).
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