Rajab Butt
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| Born | Rajab Ali Butt 28 December 1994 | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2023–present | |||||||||
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| Subscribers | 7.3 million[1] | |||||||||
| Views | 2.3 billion[1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: 14 July 2025 | ||||||||||
Rajab Ali Butt[a] (born 28 December 1994) is a Pakistani influencer and social media personality. As of July 2025, he has over 7 million subscribers and 2 billion video views across his YouTube channel. Known for his family vlogs, Butt has attracted numerous controversies, including two blasphemy cases in 2025.
Early life and family
[edit]Rajab Ali Butt was born on 28 December 1994 in Lahore, Punjab, into a Punjabi Shia Muslim family belonging to the Butt caste.[2][3] He has a sister named Ghazal Jawad.[4]
YouTube and online career
[edit]Rajab Butt registered his account on YouTube under the username "Rajab's Family" on 11 March 2023 with his video theme being centered around family vlogging.[5] In March 2024 and April 2024, he received the Silver Play Button and Golden Play Button, respectively.[6]
Rajab Butt's rise to fame was not without controversy, with him being criticised for mistreating his family members.[7] He has also received backlash from conservatives for showing indecency and lavishness in his videos.[8] His wedding was, particularly, highlighted in which he came under fire for flashy display of large sums of wealth.[9] In the aftermath of the wedding, Butt was arrested for illegally owning a lion cub that was gifted to him during the event.[10][11]
March 2025 blasphemy case
[edit]In March 2025, Butt uploaded a video in which he launched his perfume brand named "295", drawing parallel to his "mentor" Sidhu Moose Wala's song "295".[12] The number "295" also refers to the blasphemy law in the Pakistan Penal Code.[12] In the video, Butt proudly proclaimed that Moose Wala had been charged with similar blasphemous laws and he himself also got charged with it.[12] This video generated considerable controversy in Pakistan.[13][14] Members of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a far-right terrorist organization, registered a first information report (FIR) against Butt under Section 295-A of the Pakistan Penal Code. Butt fled from Lahore to Saudi Arabia and issued an apology video from the Kaaba in Mecca.[15]
July 2025 blasphemy case
[edit]In July 2025, in the wake of Muharram, during which Shia Muslims mourn on Ashura, Butt uploaded a series of videos regarding the Shia mourning of Muharram. During this time, a video of Butt went viral in which he said "Curse me upon Yazid's ancestors", directing a curse at Yazid's father Muawiya, who is honored by Sunni Muslims as a companion of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.[16] Supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) filed a case against him in the National Cyber Crime Agency.[17]
Online courses
[edit]In January 2025, Butt announced to launch an online paid course along with fellow influencers Ducky Bhai and Nadeem Mubarak.[18][19] However, due to much backlash, the course was cancelled.[20]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Rajab's Family". YouTube.
- ^ "Rajab Butt or Bhatti? Truth behind TikTok Star's identity revealed in new revelations". Daily Pakistan. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "What's the cast of Rajab Butt - Butt or Bhatti?". The Asian Mirror. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Rajab Butt's sister faces backlash over Rs50m demand at Dholki event". The Express Tribune. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Rajab's Family". YouTube. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Rajab's Family". YouTube. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "YouTuber Rajab Butt responds to allegations of mistreating wife". The Express Tribune. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Vlogger Rajab Butt faces backlash for lavish money display at niece's Aqiqa". 24 News HD. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Rajab Butt under fire for flashy display of wealth at wedding". 24 News HD. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan Youtuber ordered to make animal welfare videos for owning lion". www.bbc.com. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ Report, Recorder (24 January 2025). "'Community service' ordered: TikToker convicted for possessing lion cub unlawfully". Brecorder. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ a b c AFP, Imran Gabol | (25 March 2025). "YouTuber Rajab Butt booked under blasphemy, Peca laws over 'religious stir' caused by perfume launch". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "YouTuber Rajab Butt faces new case under PECA act and blasphemy law". The Express Tribune. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ Report, Recorder (13 June 2025). "Rajab Butt granted interim bail". Brecorder. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Rajab Butt apologizes in the Kaaba amid controversy over perfume name". Aaj English TV. 26 March 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "یوٹیوبررجب بٹ پھربڑی مشکل میں پھنس گئے". 24 News Digital Urdu (in Urdu). 13 July 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "یوٹیوبر رجب بٹ کو نیشنل سائبر کرائم ایجنسی نے طلب کر لیا". Daily Pakistan. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Pakistani internet influencers launch new YouTube channel 'Join Elite Group'". Aaj English TV. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ ڈیسک, ویب (28 June 2025). "رجب بٹ کے گھر پر نامعلوم مسلح افراد کی فائرنگ". ARYNews.tv | Urdu - Har Lamha Bakhabar (in Urdu). Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ TV, SAMAA (14 July 2025). "Rajab Butt claps back at Ducky Bhai over online course controversy". SAMAA TV. Retrieved 14 July 2025.