Matt Slays

About

YouTube star, musician, and producer best known for the Matt Slays YouTube channel and for creating family-friendly content with his wife, Rebecca Zamolo. His videos often feature challenges, adventure videos, real-life games, mystery storylines, competitions, and family moments. His channel has earned over 8 million subscribers.

Before fame

He attended Western Oregon University from 2000 to 2004. He began working in sales for Hilton Hotels in February 2003 and stayed with the company for nearly six years.

Trivia

He has worked as a lyricist, songwriter, music producer, editor, composer, cinematographer, and director. He has directed a number of shorts and web episodes.

Family life

His full name is Matt Yoakum. He married fellow YouTube star Rebecca Zamolo in May 2014. They welcomed their daughter, Zadie Hope, in February 2022. In February 2025, they announced they were expecting their second child. They welcomed their son, Zander, in August 2025.

Associated with

He uploaded a popular video called "Michael Jackson Mash-up (Love Never Felt So Good / Man in the Mirror)" to his channel. He collaborated with Joshua David Evans on the video.

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