Logan Paul's name has been linked to controversy ever since he rose to online fame in 2013. Paul started out on Vine and utilized the now-defunct service as a springboard for his YouTube channel and other projects. The Logan Paul vlog channel had millions of followers and billions of views not long after it was founded. Paul was one of the first YouTube millionaires, with an estimated net worth of $45 million.
Paul's most well-liked videos appeared to capitalize on shock value, which frequently led the young star into trouble. Paul's numerous controversies cost him some money and a few close friendships, but he hardly ever lost viewers. Here are the 5 biggest controversies of WWE wrestler and influencer so far.
1. Boxing match with Floyd Mayweather
Paul has prioritized his burgeoning fighting career more than YouTube in recent years. However, it appears that controversy also follows this celebrity online. There were speculations that the 2021 bout between Paul and Floyd Mayweather was fixed. People said that Mayweather supported Paul after he had collapsed during the bout. Paul refuted the allegations by requesting that everyone keep their mouths shut and "stop trying to discredit what happened."
2. Lassoing women on the street
A previous scandal for the star was sparked by an old video showing Paul and fellow YouTuber Sam Pepper lassoing ladies on the street and forcing them to kiss each other. Modern viewers of the 2014 video were horrified by the lads' forceful actions in a post-MeToo era.
3. The July 2019 interview
Logan Paul conducted a weird Fox Business interview that completely perplexed the audience. Paul dramatically strayed from the subject at hand—cross-platform social media stardom—and spoke off-topic about having pink eye and being the fastest man alive during his interview with anchor Liz Claman. Whether Paul merely lacked media training or was acting out for attention was up for dispute among viewers.
4. ‘THE SLAP THAT CHANGED MY LIFE’
Paul hired a "professional slapper" to practice on while getting ready for a Russian slapping contest. In "THE SLAP THAT CHANGED MY LIFE," Paul seems to smack the 6.3-foot, 350-pound man so hard that he passes out. Even though the man had agreed to the slap, many users found the video distressing and voiced worry for his well-being.
The video had a content warning label added by YouTube, as is customary on Paul's channel. For his own safety, Paul made the decision to skip the tournament after the smack.
5. ‘Go gay for a month’
Paul was also in the headlines after he made the commitment to "go gay" for a month. In a recent episode of his podcast 'Impaulsive', Paul declared his intention to "go gay" in support of the "male-only March."
Paul received notification that his statement spread the myth that homosexuality is a choice from LGBTQ+ individuals, organizations, and allies. Paul invited GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ NGO, to debate it on his program in response to their tweet. This invitation, which many people thought was a publicity trick, was declined by GLADD.