Taddl Biography: Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Height, YouTube Career, Music, Real Name

Taddl, born Daniel Tjarks, is a German rapper, singer, beatboxer, and former YouTuber and Twitch streamer who gained fame through his Minecraft Let’s Play videos and music career.

Known for his work with the hip-hop group Dat Adam and as a solo artist under the aliases TJ_beastboy and TJ_babybrain, he has transitioned from a prominent online creator to a musical artist. In 2024, he announced the end of his “Taddl” persona, marking a significant shift in his career.

Profile

• Full Name: Daniel Tjarks
• Stage Name: Taddl, TJ_beastboy, TJ_babybrain, BeastBoy
• Born: September 1, 1994
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Roth, Bavaria, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: German Rapper, Singer, Beatboxer, Former YouTuber, Former Twitch Streamer
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.89 m)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Tjarks
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: In a relationship (name undisclosed)
• Net Worth: $5 million.

Early Life and Education

Taddl was born on September 1, 1994, in Roth, Bavaria, Germany, and grew up in Großefehn, a village in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tjarks, details about his siblings, if any, are not publicly available.

His early life in a rural setting fostered his creativity, leading him to teach himself film animation as a young teen. Taddl attended local schools in Großefehn, but specific educational details, including whether he pursued higher education, are undocumented.

His passion for gaming, particularly Minecraft, and music, influenced by bands like System of a Down and rappers like Haftbefehl, shaped his career path. His Virgo zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac Dog reflect his analytical and loyal nature.

Career

Taddl launched his YouTube career on September 11, 2009, at age 15, with the channel MeatcakeTV, later renamed Taddl, posting animations and news videos in collaboration with Applewar Pictures. This introduced him to Ardian “Ardy” Bora, his future Dat Adam bandmate.

In 2013, he created Let’s Taddl, focusing on Minecraft Let’s Plays, which grew to over 1.3 million subscribers and ranked among Germany’s top 25 YouTube channels. Popular videos included “HERO-KRIEG!: Minecraft Rap” and “WE ARE WATCHING YOU!” His Minecraft projects, like Varo, Hero, and Aura, were community favorites.

From 2017 to 2021, he streamed on Twitch, with over 1 million followers, covering Let’s Plays, “Just Chatting,” beatbox sessions, and reactions with Jay Jiggy.

Musically, Taddl fronted Dat Adam (2014–2017), releasing tracks like “Welle” and “Chrome.” As a solo artist since 2017, under TJ_beastboy and TJ_babybrain, he released introspective songs like “Underwater” and “Porzellan.”

In 2015, he co-authored What The Fact!: Völlig unnützes Wissen with Ardy, a bestseller. In July 2024, Taddl announced the end of his “Taddl” persona in a self-critical video, “[exposed],” citing personal struggles, including alleged narcissistic tendencies, and took a hiatus.

In March 2025, he returned as BeastBoy, competing in a rap battle against Davie Jones at NRWeekend 8 in Düsseldorf, signaling a focus on music. His YouTube channels were emptied or set to private by March 2025, reflecting his shift away from content creation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @beastboytj
• Twitter Handle: @Taddl
• YouTube: Taddl, LetsTaddl, Taddl Clips
• Twitch: Taddl

Personal Life

Taddl, is in a relationship with an unnamed partner, as referenced in his 2024 “[exposed]” video, where he discussed personal behavior toward her. He resides in Germany, though his exact location is undisclosed.

Taddl is heavily tattooed across his arms, chest, neck, legs, and face, with designs holding personal significance. He frequently posted about his dog, Pipi, on Instagram until his accounts went inactive.

His hobbies include reading, photography, traveling, and internet surfing. In 2024, he faced controversy after admitting to being a “notorious liar” and reflecting on possible narcissistic traits, prompting his online hiatus.

His March 2025 rap battle appearance suggests a focus on personal and artistic reinvention. His Christian faith and past struggles, including those shared in his music, add depth to his public persona.

Filmography

• Vater & Sohn (2021, Short film on YouTube) – Creator/Actor

Discography

• With Dat Adam: • Welle (2015, Single) • Chrome (2016, Album)
• As TJ_beastboy/TJ_babybrain: • Underwater (2018, Single) • Porzellan (2019, Single) • YouTube-Partner (2013, Single with Ardian Bora)

Net Worth

Taddl’s estimated net worth ranges from $5 million. His wealth primarily stems from YouTube ad revenue, with Let’s Taddl’s 1.3 million subscribers generating significant earnings, and Twitch subscriptions during 2017–2021. Music revenue from Dat Adam and solo releases, book sales from What The Fact!, and brand partnerships with Adidas and Apple contributed further.