YouTube has seen some amazing content groups rise to fame, like Mr. Beast’s Crew, Dream Team, and Airrack’s Crew. Airrack, a content creator who built his platform and brought his friends along for the ride, is a prime example. One key Airrack team member was Mack Hopkins, who started as his editor.
Mack Hopkins isn’t just any editor; he’s the wizard behind the curtain for Airrack’s epic videos. Imagine being there from the start, helping your friend create content when hiring someone wasn’t even an option. Mack did just that. His editing magic has been a key ingredient in Airrack’s success, and working alongside top YouTubers has shaped his unique style.
Over time, Mack has grown his fanbase and become a name in the YouTube world. But what happened to Mack from Airrack? Where is he now? And Is he still part of the crew? Stick around to find out!
We are reading about Mack, but do you know about Airrack?
Who is Airrack, And Where Does Airrack Live?
Airrack, also known as Eric Decker, lives in Los Angeles, California. He came across the idea of YouTube when he was in 5th grade; it was fascinating for him. Later, he got admission to a college but dropped out as he has also started his own video production company. Airrack worked there tirelessly before joining YouTube & then the rest is history.
Los Angeles is known as the center for YouTubers and influencers. He moved here to collaborate with and learn from other big content creators. Airrack saw here an opportunity to expand his career and take his content to the next level.
When Did Airrack Start Youtube?
Eric Decker launched his YouTube channel on January 3, 2015, but his first public video, “Making a NightLapse,” didn’t hit the platform until June 14, 2016. After that, there was a long gap of three months until his next upload, followed by nearly three years without any new videos.
In 2019, Decker shifted to vlogging, and his fame started to rise. He made headlines after skateboarding across California and began gaining recognition with videos like “SNEAKING Into Jake Paul Vs Gib As FAKE Reporter, which went viral and brought him thousands of subscribers.
How did these two Come across?
Mack and Airrack were introduced to each other by their mutual friend, Tyler Blanchard. Once they met, Mack began working as Airrack’s editor. Together, they crafted engaging and entertaining videos, with Mack’s editing skills playing an important role in shaping the channel’s style.
This collaboration helped Airrack’s YouTube channel grow rapidly, and their professional relationship soon became a strong friendship. Soon, they grew with a wider audience, and Airrack hired a proper team of editors for his channel led by Mack.
Why Did Mack Leave Airrack?
Speculations started when Eric posted a picture of his team, and Mack was noticeably absent. Mack also used to appear frequently in Airrack’s videos and was known as the second face of the channel, but he reduced his appearance. He also wanted to do his own thing as well, so he started his own YouTube channel. He’s all about making artistic videos with good stories and cool camera work. Sometimes, he does challenges, like spending 100 hours controlled by an AI, but he really loves making videos that tug at the audience’s heartstrings.
But here’s the thing: Mack hasn’t posted on his channel since May 2023, neither on his channel nor appearing on Airrack’s channel. Rumors flew, with some fans thinking Mack had started working with Mr. Beast. However, it was soon revealed that Mack, also known as Mech, left Eric’s channel for personal reasons. Mack had been going through a tough time, mentioning that he had been feeling sad and dealing with family issues.
Despite his departure, Mack, Eric, and Tyler remain friends. Mack’s sudden absence was a mystery until Tyler asked him about it in a video. At first, Mack tried to avoid the question but later admitted he left due to personal reasons.
