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 professional boxer, influencer, and actor who initially gained fame through the now-defunct Vine app in 2013. He transitioned to YouTube in 2014, building a substantial following and earning recognition as one of the platform's highest-paid creators, landing on the Forbes list. He is now known for his boxing career and online presence.

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May 30, 2017: Release of "It's Everyday Bro"

On May 30, 2017, Jake Paul released the single "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Team 10. The song drew over 70 million views in one month and became YouTube's third most disliked video.

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July 22, 2017: Departure from Bizaardvark

On July 22, 2017, the Disney Channel announced that Jake Paul would be leaving the series 'Bizaardvark' during the middle of filming the second season. This followed complaints from Paul's neighbors and a KTLA news report regarding noise and hazards.

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August 1, 2017: Paul Makes Insensitive Comment in Video

On August 1, 2017, Jake Paul made an insensitive comment in a video, perpetuating stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims, which led to accusations of insensitivity towards Kazakhstan's history with nuclear weapons.

November 2017: Martínez Twins Leave Team 10, Accuse Paul of Racism

In November 2017, Ivan and Emilio Martínez left Team 10, accusing Jake Paul and others of anti-Mexican sentiment and racist behavior.

January 3, 2018: Paul Uploads Controversial "I lost my virginity" Video

On January 3, 2018, Jake Paul uploaded a video titled "I lost my virginity" with a controversial thumbnail, leading to age restriction on YouTube and criticism.

January 5, 2018: Paul Uses Racial Slur in Freestyle Rap

On January 5, 2018, Jake Paul was revealed to have used a racial slur multiple times in a freestyle rap to "Throw Sum Mo".

January 2018: Paul Launches Edfluence

In January 2018, Jake Paul launched Edfluence, a program promising to teach younger people how to be successful online, leading to accusations of scamming young followers.

April 24, 2018: Paul Sued by Cobra Acquisitions

On April 24, 2018, Jake Paul was sued by Cobra Acquisitions for $2.5 million after his neighbors in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles filed a class-action public nuisance lawsuit against Paul.

August 15, 2018: Release of "Champion" Diss Track

On August 15, 2018, Jake Paul released the single "Champion", a diss track towards his boxing opponent Deji Olatunji (ComedyShortsGamer).

January 3, 2019: Paul Criticized for Promoting MysteryBrand

On January 3, 2019, Jake Paul, along with RiceGum, faced criticism for promoting MysteryBrand, a website with a lottery system that some users claimed did not deliver promised prizes.

2019: Alleged sexual assault incident

In 2019, according to a claim made public on April 9, 2021, Jake Paul allegedly forced Justine Paradise into oral sex and touched her without consent during an incident at the Team 10 House.

January 31, 2020: Edfluence Shuts Down

On January 31, 2020, Jake Paul's website Edfluence, a program claiming to teach younger people how to be successful, learn life skills, and earn money online, was shut down permanently.

February 23, 2020: Paul Involved in Altercation with Zayn Malik

On February 23, 2020, Jake Paul was involved in an altercation with Zayn Malik in Las Vegas, which led to a Twitter exchange with Gigi Hadid, Malik's girlfriend.

May 30, 2020: George Floyd protest involvement and looting incident

On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends were present at P. F. Chang's outside of Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the George Floyd protests, which escalated into looting. Paul was criticized for entering the mall and documenting the looting. He apologized and denied looting, claiming he was filming as a public service.

June 4, 2020: Charges for criminal trespass and unlawful assembly

On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly, both misdemeanor charges, for being in the mall during the riot.

July 11, 2020: Paul Throws Large Party During Pandemic

On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul threw a large party at his home in Calabasas, California, violating COVID-19 safety guidelines, leading to public outrage and potential penalties.

July 24, 2020: Release of "Fresh Outta London"

On July 24, 2020, Jake Paul released the single "Fresh Outta London", which was released alongside the music video. He threw a party at his home in Calabasas, California on July 11 for the video shoot, which garnered national attention and criticism from Calabasas mayor Alicia Weintraub.

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August 5, 2020: FBI raid of Calabasas mansion

On August 5, 2020, the FBI raided Jake Paul's Calabasas mansion in connection with an ongoing investigation. On the same day, the charges were dismissed without prejudice.

November 25, 2020: COVID-19 "hoax" claims

On November 25, 2020, Jake Paul stated in an interview that COVID-19 was a "hoax," that "98 percent of news [about COVID-19] is fake," and that COVID-19 measures in the United States were "the most detrimental thing to our society." He also falsely stated that the flu had killed as many people in the United States in 2020 as COVID-19 and that medical professionals said masks do nothing to prevent the spread of coronavirus. These statements received condemnation from individuals and media outlets.

November 29, 2020: Paul Sparks Frustration with Content House Claim

On November 29, 2020, Jake Paul sparked frustration by claiming he paved the way for content house creation and boxing matches between social media stars, drawing objections.

April 9, 2021: Sexual assault accusation by Justine Paradise

On April 9, 2021, Justine Paradise accused Jake Paul of sexual assault, alleging he forced her into oral sex and touched her without consent in 2019. Paul denied the allegations.

April 22, 2021: Second accusation by Railey Lollie

On April 22, 2021, an article in The New York Times featured a second accusation against Jake Paul by Railey Lollie, who alleged that Paul would call her "jailbait" and had groped her.

August 2021: No federal charges for looting incident

In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges over the looting incident.

February 18, 2022: Paul Named in SafeMoon Lawsuit

On February 18, 2022, Jake Paul was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, accused of promoting the token with misleading information.

March 2022: Paul Accused of Cryptocurrency Scam

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 with violating investor protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing sponsorship. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying the claims.