Who is Marshmello? Since 2015, the masked DJ and producer has amassed legions of EDM fans by working with stars like Skrillex and Selena Gomez. But despite his success, the artist—whose net worth is reportedly more than $40 million—manages to remain a mysterious figure. Marshmello never shows his face and rarely gives interviews.
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Journalists and internet sleuths believe the man behind the $55,000 face covering is someone named Christopher Comstock. How can we be sure when fellow DJ Tiesto and comedian Will Ferrell are among the people who’ve worn Mello’s signature mask? It begs a second question: What does Marshmello look like? Find out the real identity of the electronic wunderkind—and learn why it’s been so hard for the world to get to the truth.
Who Is Marshmello?
Marshmello is an American music producer and DJ known for producing countless multi-Platinum EDM singles. Since 2016, he’s released three studio albums: Joytime, Joytime II (2018), and Joytime III (2019).
In addition to his music career, Marshmello runs a YouTube channel with 51.6 million subscribers. Content includes two popular series: Cooking with Marshmello and Gaming with Marshmello. The latter isn’t just an excuse to zone out to Call of Duty—the DJ has used his skills to help charities that are close to his heart. In 2018, he teamed up with superstar gamer Ninja to take down a Fortnite tournament. They won the grand prize of $1 million to be donated to charities of their choice.
Even if you’re not into EDM, you probably recognize Marshmello. His brand is synonymous with the signature white helmet that he wears during performances. Much like fellow musicians deadmau5 and Daft Punk, Marshmello has never revealed his face to his audiences. But that hasn’t stopped him from gaining a large, obsessive fan base. Check out the music video for his 2016 single “Alone,”—it has over 1.9 billion YouTube views to date:
Why Does Marshmello Hide His Face?
Some people believe that Marshmello’s hidden identity is a marketing tactic used to sell records. It’s true that his costume piques people’s curiosity, but there’s more to it.
“We were like, ‘How do we create something that’s not driven by who it is, or what it’s about?'” Marshmello’s manager Moe Shalizi told Forbes in August 2017. “We’re creating more of a faceless brand.”
But a second reason for concealing his face is the simple wish to remain a regular guy. In 2017, Marshmello insisted via Twitter that he has no desire to be famous:
