American streamer and digital content creator Fanum rose to fame through his YouTube channel JustFanum, where he posts vlogs, storytime, reaction videos, and challenges. His real name is Roberto Bryan Escanio Pena, born and raised in The Bronx, New York City. He is of Dominican ethnicity and identifies as Afro-Latino.
Profile Summary
- Full name: Roberto Bryan Escanio Pena
- Also known as: Roberto Gonzalez, Fanum
- Birthdate: 22 August 1997
- Age: 28 years (as of June 2026)
- Zodiac sign: Leo
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
- Residence: Bronx, New York, USA
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Afro-Latino
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexuality: Straight
- Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 187 lbs (85 kg)
- Eye color: Dark brown
- Hair color: Black
- Sibling: Wayne Jr.
- Marital status: Unmarried
- Alma mater: Bronx Early College Academy; New York City College of Technology (dropped out)
- Profession: Streamer and content creator
Biography
Fanum is an American streamer and content creator who gained popularity around 2016. He is recognized as the originator of the slang term "Fanum tax." His content spans lifestyle vlogs, storytimes, reaction videos, and online challenges across YouTube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and TikTok.
Age and Birthday
Fanum was born on 22 August 1997, making him 28 years old as of June 2026.
Real Name
His birth name is Roberto Bryan Escanio Pena. He uses the nickname "Fanum."
Middle Name
His middle name is Bryan.
Why the Name Fanum?
According to a Wired TikTok video, he chose the name because it sounds like "phantom," implying he is in and out like a ghost. The nickname also relates to "Fanum tax," a term he coined for taking food from friends during streams.
Ethnicity
Fanum is American of Dominican (Afro-Latino) descent.
Parents
His parents are from the Dominican Republic. He was born in The Bronx, New York City.
Origin
Fanum is originally from The Bronx, New York City, and grew up in a Dominican-American household.
Brother
He has a younger brother named Wayne Jr., who often appears in his videos.
Education
Fanum attended Bronx Early College Academy and later enrolled at New York City College of Technology but dropped out mid-semester to earn money for YouTube equipment.
Career
Fanum created his main YouTube channel, @JustFanum, on 23 May 2017, posting his first video in February 2019. The channel features vlogs, storytimes, reaction videos, and challenges based on his life in New York. As of June 2025, it has nearly 1.82 million subscribers and over 175 million views.
He also runs @FanumLive, created on 11 January 2013, which posts clips from his daily livestreams and reaction videos. This channel has 3.78 million subscribers and over 3.2 billion views as of June 2026. Fanum collaborates with creators like ShootEveryone, HankDaTank25, and ImDavisss.
AMP Group
Fanum is a member of AMP (Any Means Possible), which includes Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, ChrisNxtDoor, and ImDavisss. The group uploads competition videos on cooking, gaming, bounty hunting, slamball, and dodgeball.
His TikTok account @elfanum has 3 million followers, Instagram has 4.7 million, X (Twitter) has 1.1 million, and Twitch has 3.6 million followers. He streams games like Grand Theft Auto V, Just Chatting, and Assetto Corsa.
Awards
Fanum was nominated for Best Roleplay Streamer at the Streamer Awards in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, winning all except 2024. He also won Breakout Streamer of the Year at the 13th Streamy Awards on 27 August 2023.
Philanthropy
Fanum participated in charity soccer matches: on 2 June 2024, he played for AMP against Beta Squad at Selhurst Park, London, raising money for The Water Project. On 14 February 2025, he played for team AboFlah & KSI in Match for Hope 2025 in Doha, Qatar, raising over $10.7 million. On 8 March 2025, he played for the YouTube Allstars team in the Sidemen Charity Match at Wembley Stadium.
Controversies
AMP Drama
On 7 May 2025, alleged screenshots showed Fanum was unfollowed by AMP's official account and lost access to their social media. Fanum criticized the group's direction, claiming it was no longer organic.
Kai Cenat Incident
In August 2023, Fanum and Kai Cenat hosted a meet-and-greet in Union Square Park that drew over 2,000 people, resulting in property damage and injuries. Cenat was charged with inciting a riot; Fanum faced no charges.
Personal Life
Dating
Fanum keeps his love life private. He previously dated YouTuber Kay Linx.
Children
Fanum has made inconsistent statements about having children. In streams, he claimed to have two, three, four, or five kids, but there is no public evidence. Many believe it is a joke for entertainment.
Residence
He lives in the Bronx, New York, but purchased a house for his mother in the suburbs, announced on Instagram on 25 March 2023.
Net Worth
According to Sportskeeda, Fanum's net worth was about $1.5 million in 2024. He earns from YouTube ads, brand deals, sponsorships, merchandise, and social media. Social Blade estimates FanumLive earns $180K–$2.9 million annually, and JustFanum earns $2.8K–$46K yearly.
Slang Meaning
"Fanum tax" is a humorous internet term for stealing or being entitled to someone's food or items.
Height
Fanum is 5'10" (178 cm) tall and weighs about 187 lbs (85 kg).
Relation to Kai Cenat
Fanum and Kai Cenat are not related but are both members of AMP.
Facts
- Speaks English and Spanish.
- Co-founded AMP.
- Appeared in Offset's 2023 music video "Fan" alongside Kai Cenat.
- Finished 4th in the Sidemen reality series Inside in 2024.
- Was not charged in the 2023 Union Square incident.
Fanum's biography inspires aspiring content creators, showing that streaming can be a viable career path.
