Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Jake Paul
Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Jake Paul.
Jake Paul is an American personality notable for his presence as an influencer, actor, and professional boxer. Paul initially gained fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube, where he has become one of the platform's highest-paid creators, appearing on Forbes' list multiple times. His career spans across digital content creation and professional combat sports.
August 1, 2017: Paul accused of perpetuating stereotypes in video
On August 1, 2017, Jake Paul uploaded a video in which he made an insensitive remark towards a fan from Kazakhstan, leading to accusations of perpetuating stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims as suicide bombers.
November 2017: The Martinez twins leave Team 10 citing anti-Hispanic sentiment
In November 2017, twin brothers Ivan and Emilio Martínez left Team 10, accusing Jake Paul and other members of anti-Hispanic sentiment.
2017: Public complaints and dismissal from Bizaardvark.
In 2017, public complaints eventually led to Jake Paul's dismissal from Bizaardvark, as well as a class-action public nuisance lawsuit filed by Paul's neighbors in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles.
January 3, 2018: Paul uploads controversial "I lost my virginity" video
On January 3, 2018, Jake Paul uploaded a video to his YouTube channel entitled "I lost my virginity" that used a controversial thumbnail, leading to criticism and age restriction.
January 5, 2018: Paul uses racial slur in freestyle rap
On January 5, 2018, a video surfaced showing Jake Paul using the racial slur nigger multiple times while freestyle rapping to "Throw Sum Mo".
January 2018: Paul launches Edfluence
In January 2018, Jake Paul started the website Edfluence, a program that claimed to teach younger people how to be successful, learn life skills, and earn money online.
April 24, 2018: Paul sued for $2.5 million by Cobra Acquisitions
On April 24, 2018, Jake Paul was sued for $2.5 million by Cobra Acquisitions, the company that owns his house, due to public nuisance and related issues.
August 15, 2018: Released "Champion"
On August 15, 2018, Jake Paul released "Champion," a diss track towards Deji Olatunji, his boxing opponent. Their fight took place ten days later on August 25.
January 3, 2019: Paul under fire for promoting MysteryBrand
On January 3, 2019, Jake Paul, along with RiceGum, came under fire for promoting MysteryBrand, a website offering the chance to win real-life items at random from digital mystery boxes.
January 31, 2020: Edfluence Shut Down
On January 31, 2020, Jake Paul's Edfluence was shut down, stopping the course permanently. The program had been accused of scamming young followers and stealing their money.
February 23, 2020: Paul involved in altercation with Zayn Malik
On February 23, 2020, Jake Paul was involved in an altercation with British singer Zayn Malik at a hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, leading to a Twitter exchange with Gigi Hadid and subsequent deletion of tweets by Paul.
May 30, 2020: Paul witnesses looting during George Floyd protests
On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends witnessed looting during George Floyd protests in Scottsdale, Arizona, leading to criticism and eventual charges.
June 4, 2020: Paul charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly
On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly for being in a mall during the riot.
July 11, 2020: Paul throws large party during COVID-19 pandemic
On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul threw a large party at his home in Calabasas, California, without masks or social distancing, leading to outrage and potential penalties.
July 24, 2020: Released "Fresh Outta London"
On July 24, 2020, Jake Paul released the single "Fresh Outta London" along with its music video. He threw a party for the video shoot on July 11, leading to criticism from the mayor of Calabasas.
August 5, 2020: Paul's Calabasas mansion raided by the FBI
On August 5, 2020, Jake Paul's Calabasas mansion was raided by the FBI in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the looting controversy.
November 25, 2020: Paul makes controversial statements about COVID-19
On November 25, 2020, Jake Paul made controversial statements in an interview, calling COVID-19 a "hoax" and spreading misinformation, leading to condemnation.
November 29, 2020: Paul sparks frustration with claims about content houses and boxing
On November 29, 2020, Jake Paul sparked frustration after claiming he paved the way for content house creation and boxing matches between social media stars, which was disputed by many.
April 9, 2021: Sexual Assault Allegation by Justine Paradise
On April 9, 2021, Justine Paradise accused Jake Paul of sexual assault, alleging the incident occurred in 2019. Paul denied the accusation, and Paradise later reported receiving harassment and death threats.
April 22, 2021: Railey Lollie's Accusation
On April 22, 2021, The New York Times published an article featuring Railey Lollie's accusation against Jake Paul. Lollie alleged Paul called her "jailbait" and groped her when she was 17.
August 2021: Paul will not face federal charges over looting incident.
In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges over the incident.
February 18, 2022: Paul named as defendant in SafeMoon lawsuit
On February 18, 2022, Jake Paul was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, alleging a pump and dump scheme.
March 2022: Paul accused of cryptocurrency scam by Coffeezilla
In March 2022, YouTuber Coffeezilla accused Jake Paul of using cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens to scam his fans out of $2.2 million.
March 2023: SEC Charges for Cryptocurrency Promotion
In March 2023, Jake Paul was charged by the SEC for violating investor protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing sponsorship. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying the claims.
