MontanaBlack Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Height, Twitch, Real Name, Controversies

MontanaBlack, a German-Turkish gaming and reaction streamer, is one of Germany’s most prominent YouTubers and Twitch personalities, known for his raw, authentic style and gaming content focused on Call of Duty, FIFA, and Fortnite.

Despite controversies, his journey from a troubled past to a streaming superstar has captivated millions, bolstered by bestselling autobiographies and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Profile

• Full Name: Marcel Thomas Andreas Eris
• Stage Name: MontanaBlack, Monte
• Born: March 2, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Buxtehude, Lower Saxony, Germany
• Nationality: German, Turkish
• Occupation: German, Turkish YouTuber, Twitch Streamer, Web Video Producer, Author, Entrepreneur
• Height: 6 feet 0 inches
• Parents: Mr. Eris (father, deceased), Mrs. Eris (mother, Turkish origin)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

MontanaBlack was born on March 2, 1988, in Buxtehude, Germany, to a Turkish mother and German father. His parents divorced shortly after his birth, and he was primarily raised by his grandparents in Buxtehude while his mother lived in a nearby village.

Marcel’s childhood was turbulent, marked by drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, and petty crimes like theft and vandalism to fund his habits. He has openly shared these struggles in his “Real Life Story” YouTube videos and autobiographies.

After completing secondary school, he trained as a retail salesman at a DIY store, earning his qualification as an Einzelhandelskaufmann. His early life challenges and recovery from addiction shaped his candid persona, resonating with his audience.

Career

MontanaBlack began his online career in 2013 with his YouTube channel, MontanaBlack, uploading Call of Duty: Black Ops gameplay and personal vlogs, amassing over 3 million subscribers and 344 million views. His second channel, SpontanaBlack, launched in 2013, focuses on gaming and the “Realtalk” series, with 2.51 million subscribers.

On Twitch, under montanablack88, he became Germany’s most-subscribed streamer in September 2019, peaking at 44,177 subscribers and currently holding over 5 million followers. His streams feature games like FIFA, Fortnite, and Mario Kart, alongside reaction content.

His 2019 Twitch earnings exceeded $3 million, as revealed in a livestream. Marcel’s authentic, often intense style has made him a polarizing figure, with notable controversies including Twitch bans in 2018 (racial remarks), 2019 (insults), and 2020 (inappropriate comments about a hotel guest).

He published two bestselling autobiographies: MontanaBlack: Vom Junkie zum YouTuber (2019), which sold over 100,000 copies, and MontanaBlack II: Vom YouTuber zum Millionär (2021). He founded the fashion label GetOnMyLvl and launched an energy drink, Gönrgy, with Trymacs in 2023.

Since 2024, he has co-managed the Gönrgy Allstars team in the Baller League with Sascha Hellinger, finishing 11th in the first season. His real estate investments and sponsorships further diversify his portfolio.

Awards and Nominations

• Spiegel Bestseller List: MontanaBlack: Vom Junkie zum YouTuber (2019) reached #1 in the non-fiction category, earning a gold award from Riva Verlag for over 100,000 copies sold.
• Twitch Milestone: Became the most-subscribed German Twitch streamer in September 2019, briefly surpassing global stars like Tfue and Shroud. No formal awards or nominations beyond these achievements are documented, but his cultural impact is evident through his massive following and bestseller status.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @montanablack
• Facebook Handle: MontanaBlack
• Twitter Handle: @GetOnMyLvL
• TikTok Handle: @montanablack88
• YouTube: MontanaBlack, SpontanaBlack
• Twitch: montanablack88

Personal Life

MontanaBlack, is single, with no confirmed past engagements or children. He keeps his romantic life private, though sources note at least one prior relationship. He resides in his own house in Buxtehude, purchased and renovated in late 2020, with a high-end gaming room costing €200,000.

Marcel owns a neon green Lamborghini Huracán Performante (€232,000) and has gifted sports cars to his grandparents, reflecting his close bond with them, especially his grandmother and mother, whom he calls the “dearest people” in his life.

His dog, Kylo, is a beloved companion, featured in videos like “Kylo has to go to the vet.” Marcel has been sober since overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, a journey detailed in his books.

Controversies include a 2022 legal dispute over an IRL stream at Wildpark Schwarze Berge, where he was ordered to pixelate footage of a mother and child, and criticism for insufficiently disclosed online casino promotions. His use of “88” in his username has drawn scrutiny for its far-right connotations, though he insists it reflects his birth year. His direct, sometimes abrasive style remains central to his appeal.

Net Worth

MontanaBlack’s estimated net worth is $12 million. His wealth primarily comes from Twitch, with over 5 million followers generating income through subscriptions, donations, and ads, and YouTube, with his channels (MontanaBlack and SpontanaBlack) amassing 1.3 billion views. Additional revenue streams include his bestselling books, GetOnMyLvl merchandise, Gönrgy energy drink, real estate investments (multiple rental properties and his home), and sponsorships.