Bootlegger (vlogger)
| Karl Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Wrexham, UK |
| Occupation | video blogger |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Subscribers | 56k[1] |
| Views | 2.9 million[1] |
Last updated: May 6, 2025 | |
Karl Phillips, better known by his stage name Bootlegger, is a Welsh vlogger and Internet personality best known for his matchday vlogs on YouTube and his humorous content on social media platforms.[2]
Career
[edit]Bootlegger joined YouTube on 17 May 2008.[3] He is known for his matchday vlogs attending Wrexham football games and his drinking exploits.[4]
In 2020, he launched the Bootlegger 1974 Pilsner with brewer Wrexham Lager. However, in 2024 he claimed that the brewer owed him money.[5] Wrexham Lager later issued a statement saying that Bootlegger had been paid up to date before the vlogger's claim to the contrary.[6]
He released his autobiography in 2022, Bootlegger: The Good, The Bad and The Tasty.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Bootlegger is married. He has affectionately nicknamed his wife 'The Flamethrower' in several of his online videos.[8]
Published works
[edit]- Bootlegger: The Good, The Bad and The Tasty. Y Lolfa. 2022. ISBN 1912631377.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About bootlegger1974". YouTube.
- ^ "Bootlegger YouTube Stats, Channel Statistics". Social Blade.
- ^ "Bootlegger". YouTube.
- ^ "Bootlegger set to DJ at Wrexham venue next month". Leader Live. 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'Bootlegger' claims Wrexham Lager owes him money". BBC. 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Wrexham Lager gives 'clarification' after The Captain posts viral video of visit to brewery". Wrexham.com. 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Wrexham social media sensation Bootlegger pens autobiography - and makes shock admission". Daily Post. 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Wrexham AFC cult hero Bootlegger set to launch autobiography". Leader Live. 4 March 2022.
- ^ "The unstoppable rise of cult social media star Bootlegger". Nation.Cymru. 15 March 2022.