INTRODUCTION
Nelk Boys (also known simply as NELK) is a prominent international media empire and digital creator collective that evolved from an edgy Canadian prank group into a cornerstone of modern frat-boy entertainment. Known for their raucous college party culture, hidden-camera pranks, and high-energy lifestyle vlogs, they successfully leveraged their viral fame into massive business enterprises. In 2026, they operate a diversified corporate brand encompassing podcasting, apparel, and a globally recognized hard seltzer line.
Core Members: Kyle Forgeard, Stephen “SteveWillDoIt” Deleonardis, Salim “Salim the Dream” Sirur, and Aaron “Steiny” Steinberg
Career
Digital Creators, Podcasters, Media Moguls, Entrepreneurs
Birthday
July 2010
Age: 16 years active as a collective brand
Zodiac Sign:
Cancer (Group founding date)
Birthplace: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Current headquarters: Newport Beach, California, U.S.)
Nationality: Canadian-American
HOW BIG ARE Nelk Boys ON THE NET?
The Nelk Boys command an absolute media empire with over 8.4 million subscribers on their primary YouTube channel, 2.1 million subscribers on their Full Send Podcast, and nearly 4 million followers on Instagram. Their content ecosystem routinely pulls in hundreds of millions of views annually. By transitioning from standard digital ad revenue to a powerhouse commercial ecosystem—including their blockbuster Full Send merchandise drops and international hard seltzer brand Happy Dad—their collective business venture is valued at over $250 million.
HOW DID Nelk Boys become famous?
NELK first blew up globally in January 2015 with their legendary viral video “Coke Prank on Cops,” in which they told police officers they had “coke” in their trunk, only to reveal it was cans of Coca-Cola. The stunt earned international news coverage and solidified their raw, high-stakes prank formula. Their fame transitioned into massive cultural influence during the 2020s through their Full Send Podcast, securing high-profile interviews with major figures like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and public officials.
BEFORE THE FAME
Long before dominating the digital creator economy, the group was formed by Kyle Forgeard and original co-founder Jesse Sebastiani as a small-time filmmaking project in Ontario, Canada. Kyle dropped out of Ryerson University’s media program to chase internet content full-time, living off credit cards and sleeping in cars during early cross-country road trips. For years, the boys faced intense financial struggles, numerous legal encounters, and multiple platform demonetizations before unlocking the high-scarcity, limited-edition merchandise model that funded their media expansion.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
The Nelk Boys maintain massive cultural capital across the sports, entertainment, and political landscapes. They share an incredibly tight, collaborative relationship with UFC President Dana White, who frequently sponsors their projects and features on their channels. Their broader professional circle includes international streaming personalities and music legends like 6ix9ine and Shaquille O’Neal. They operate under the corporate management of tech and media executive John Shahidi, who guides their expanding consumer goods empire.
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