Who Is Marshmello? All you need to know about the DJ

Marshmello, born Christopher Comstock (also known as Dotcom) on May 19, 1992, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an internationally acclaimed DJ, electronic music producer, and songwriter. Known for his iconic marshmallow-shaped helmet, which conceals his identity, Marshmello rose to fame in the mid-2010s by blending upbeat electronic dance music (EDM) with pop sensibilities.

Career Highlights

• Breakthrough: Gained traction in 2015 with remixes and original tracks like Keep It Mello and Alone (2016), which became a global hit.
• Collaborations: Worked with top artists like Khalid (Silence), Bastille (Happier), Selena Gomez (Wolves), and Halsey (Be Kind).
• Live Performances: Headlined major festivals (Coachella, Tomorrowland) and sold-out global tours.
• Innovative Branding: His anonymous persona and playful aesthetic (helmet, pastel visuals) became a cultural phenomenon, appealing to Gen Z and mainstream audiences.
• Gaming & Pop Culture: Partnered with Fortnite for virtual concerts, breaking records with over 10 million live attendees in 2019.

Awards & Recognition

• Won Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song (Happier, 2019).
• Nominated for Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.
• Over 50 million monthly Spotify listeners and billions of streams across platforms.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Marshmello’s net worth is estimated at $60 million. Income sources include:

• Music sales, streaming royalties, and sold-out tours.
• Brand partnerships (Coca-Cola, Fortnite, Samsung).
• Merchandise sales (apparel, accessories, and limited-edition collectibles).
• YouTube revenue (his channel boasts 57+ million subscribers).

Personal Life

Marshmello maintains privacy about his personal life, though his unmasked identity as Christopher Comstock was revealed in 2017. He resides in Los Angeles and is known for philanthropy, donating to charities like Feeding America and funding music education programs.

A Hitmaker Behind the Mask

Marshmello, a Billboard Music Award nominee, has delivered some of the biggest hits of the last decade, including:

• “Wolves” with Selena Gomez
• “Silence” featuring Khalid
• “Friends” with Anne-Marie
• “Happier” with Bastille, which spent 27 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10

The electronic music producer and DJ is instantly recognizable by his signature white helmet, featuring two Xs for eyes and a wide smile. Since his debut in 2015, he has never removed the helmet in public.

The Mystery Behind Marshmello’s Identity

Masked DJs aren’t new to EDM, but Marshmello stands out for his dedication to anonymity. In 2017, he tweeted:
“I don’t take my helmet off because I don’t want or need fame. I’m trying to create something positive for people to connect with.”

He even joked:
“The helmet makes me Marshmello, and also makes you Marshmello… We are all Marshmello.”

Despite his secrecy, fans and reporters have uncovered clues about his identity, making it one of music’s biggest open secrets.

How Skrillex (Almost) Revealed the Truth

Marshmello has never confirmed his real name, but in 2015, Skrillex accidentally let a clue slip. During an interview with Katie Couric, his phone rang. Couric asked who was calling, and Skrillex casually responded:
“Oh, Marshmello. It’s Chris.”

That led Forbes journalist Natalie Robehmed to investigate further. By searching BMI’s music royalty database, she found that every Marshmello song was credited to Christopher Comstock, who is also known as Dotcom, an American DJ.

Further proof included:

• Matching tattoos on Comstock and Marshmello
• Similar facial moles
• Company records linking Comstock to Marshmello’s brand

Keeping the Secret Alive

Despite overwhelming evidence, Marshmello refuses to acknowledge his real identity, keeping his fans guessing.

He also loves playing pranks. During Electric Daisy Carnival 2016, he staged a fake reveal—only for the person under the helmet to be Tiësto. In 2018, he pulled a similar stunt at the iHeartRadio MMVAs, where Shawn Mendes pretended to be him.