History of Jake Paul in Timeline
Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor. He gained initial fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube, where he became one of the highest-paid creators, according to Forbes, in 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Paul has successfully leveraged his online presence to launch a career in professional boxing.
January 17, 1997: Jake Paul's Birth
On January 17, 1997, Jake Joseph Paul was born. He later became known as an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor.
September 2013: Vine Career Start
In September 2013, Jake Paul began his career by posting videos on Vine.
May 15, 2014: YouTube Channel Launch
On May 15, 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel, which became known for pranks, controversies, and hip hop music.
May 2014: YouTube Channel Launch
In May 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel, "Jake Paul".
2016: Team 10 Launch
In 2016, Jake Paul launched entertainment collective Team 10.
2016: Acting Roles in 2016
In 2016, Jake Paul starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series "Bizaardvark" and appeared in the film "Dance Camp" and television series "Walk the Prank".
January 17, 2017: TeamDom Launch
On January 17, 2017, on his 20th birthday, Jake Paul launched media company TeamDom with $1 million in funding.
May 30, 2017: "It's Everyday Bro" Release
On May 30, 2017, Jake Paul released the single "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Team 10, which became YouTube's third most disliked video and peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 22, 2017: Departure from Bizaardvark
On July 22, 2017, Disney Channel announced Jake Paul's departure from the series Bizaardvark due to public complaints about his behavior, though he later revealed he was fired.
August 1, 2017: Paul makes insensitive comments about Kazakhstan
On August 1, 2017, Jake Paul uploaded a video titled "SELF DRIVING TESLA IN DRIVE THRU PRANK (FREAKOUTS)". In the video, Paul responded to a fan who identified himself as Kazakhstani with the retort, "It sounds like you're just going to blow someone up. Send the nuke!" For that, Paul was accused of perpetuating stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims in the United States as suicide bombers, as Kazakhstan is predominantly Muslim. His comments were considered insensitive due to Kazakhstan's history with nuclear weapons.
November 2017: Martínez twins leave Team 10, alleging anti-Mexican sentiment
In November 2017, twin brothers Ivan and Emilio Martínez left Team 10. In a vlog explaining their departure from the group, the brothers accused Jake Paul and the other members of regularly targeting them out of anti-Mexican sentiment, conflating them with Mexicans when they are, in fact, Spaniards. The Martínezes alleged Paul and his associates would use Hispanic stereotypes and slurs, invade their privacy, destroy their property, and withhold payment after telling them they could not have a bank account in due to being immigrants.
November 22, 2017: "It's Everyday Bro" Remix Release
On November 22, 2017, Jake Paul released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro", featuring American rapper Gucci Mane in place of Team 10, alongside the new music video for it.
2017: The Price Is Right Appearance
In 2017, Jake Paul appeared in the television series "The Price Is Right".
2017: Forbes Highest-Paid List
In 2017, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
2017: Wrestling arena entrance
In November 2022, Jake Paul entered the wrestling arena to his 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro".
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 thumbnail of himself and his then-girlfriend Erika Costell posing semi-nude on top of each other. The video was age-restricted by YouTube as a result, and critics such as Keemstar criticized the thumbnail as being inappropriate for his younger audience. The thumbnail was later changed with both Paul and Costell fully clothed and not touching each other.
January 5, 2018: Paul uses racial slur in freestyle rap
On January 5, 2018, in the week after his "I lost my virginity" video and his brother's Aokigahara controversy, TMZ revealed a video in which Jake Paul used the racial slur nigger multiple times while freestyle rapping to "Throw Sum Mo".
January 2018: Paul launches Edfluence program
In January 2018, Jake Paul started the website Edfluence, a program claiming to teach younger people how to be successful, learn life skills, and earn money online. The course costs $7 per user, allowing users to unlock a series of videos for a "roadmap" to success as an influencer. However, the $7 did not unlock the entire program but only gave a few basic tips. Paul also promised his audience that if they joined the course, they would get to join "Team 1000", which did not happen.
April 24, 2018: Paul sued for $2.5 million by Cobra Acquisitions
On April 24, 2018, it was reported that Jake Paul was being sued by Cobra Acquisitions, the company that owns his house, for $2.5 million, following public complaints in 2017 that eventually led to Paul's dismissal from Bizaardvark and after Paul's neighbors in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles filed a class-action public nuisance lawsuit against Paul.
April 27, 2018: "Malibu" Single Release
On April 27, 2018, Jake Paul released the single and music video for "Malibu" with Chad Tepper.
August 15, 2018: "Champion" Single Release
On August 15, 2018, Jake Paul released the single "Champion", a diss track towards his boxing opponent Deji Olatunji, with a music video.
August 2018: First Boxing Match
In August 2018, Jake Paul had his first white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji, and he won via technical knockout.
2018: Boxing Debut
In 2018, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
2018: Forbes Highest-Paid List
In 2018, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
2018: Forbes Highest-Paid YouTubers Ranking
In 2018, Jake Paul's business ventures led to his second-place ranking in Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTubers.
2018: Bizaardvark End
In 2018, Jake Paul's role as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark ended.
January 3, 2019: Paul promotes MysteryBrand website
On January 3, 2019, Jake Paul, along with fellow YouTuber RiceGum, came under fire for promoting MysteryBrand, a website that offers the chance to open a digital "mystery box" of pre-selected items with a promise to win one in real life at random. Many users have said they have not received prizes they won through the site.
March 1, 2019: "I'm Single" Release
On March 1, 2019, Jake Paul released the track and music video for "I'm Single", focusing on his feelings about being single and his breakup with Erika Costell.
April 2019: Started Dating Tana Mongeau
In April 2019, Jake Paul began dating Tana Mongeau, a fellow American YouTuber and internet personality.
June 2019: Engagement Announcement to Tana Mongeau
In June 2019, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their engagement, though many considered it illegitimate.
September 2019: Team 10 Inactivity
In September 2019, the social media accounts for Team 10 became inactive, leading to assumptions that Team 10 had disbanded.
December 13, 2019: "These Days" Release
On December 13, 2019, Jake Paul released the single "These Days", alongside a music video featuring model Julia Rose, rapping about his past long-distance relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Alissa Violet.
2019: Airplane Mode Film Appearance
In 2019, Jake Paul appeared in the film "Airplane Mode".
2019: Alleged Sexual Assault Incident
In 2019, Justine Paradise alleged that Jake Paul forced her into oral sex and touched her without consent at the Team 10 House.
January 2020: Break-up with Tana Mongeau
In January 2020, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their break-up.
January 2020: Professional Boxing Debut
In January 2020, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib.
January 31, 2020: Edfluence program shut down
On January 31, 2020, Edfluence was shut down permanently, ending the online course.
February 23, 2020: Paul involved in altercation with Zayn Malik
On February 23, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jake Paul was involved in an altercation with British singer Zayn Malik at Westgate. Following the interaction, Paul posted about it on Twitter, which drew attention from Malik's girlfriend, American model Gigi Hadid. Paul later deleted his tweets criticizing Malik and posted another tweet stating that he tweeted about the incident since he was drunk.
May 30, 2020: Participation in George Floyd Protests and Looting Incident
On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends were present at P. F. Chang's outside Scottsdale Fashion Square during the George Floyd protests, which escalated into looting. Paul was criticized for documenting the incident, and he later apologized for the violence, claiming he was filming for a future video.
June 4, 2020: Charged with Criminal Trespass and Unlawful Assembly
On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul faced misdemeanor charges for criminal trespass and unlawful assembly related to his presence at the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall during the riot.
July 11, 2020: Paul throws large party amid COVID-19 pandemic
On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul threw a large party at his home in Calabasas, California, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of people attended without wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. Calabasas mayor Alicia Weintraub expressed outrage and stated that the city was looking into "all of our options" regarding penalties for Paul and the attendees of the party.
July 24, 2020: "Fresh Outta London" Release
On July 24, 2020, Jake Paul released the single "Fresh Outta London", with a music video. The video shoot included a party at his home in Calabasas on July 11, which drew criticism from Calabasas mayor Alicia Weintraub due to videos surfacing online.
August 5, 2020: FBI Raid on Calabasas Mansion and Dismissal of Charges
On August 5, 2020, the FBI raided Jake Paul's Calabasas mansion as part of an ongoing investigation, and the criminal charges against Paul were dismissed without prejudice, allowing a federal investigation to proceed.
November 25, 2020: Paul claims COVID-19 is a hoax
On November 25, 2020, Jake Paul attracted further COVID-related controversy due to statements in an interview with The Daily Beast. Paul responded to a question about regretting his actions regarding the July 11 party by saying that COVID-19 was a "hoax", also stating that "98 percent of news [about COVID-19] is fake".
November 29, 2020: Paul claims to have paved the way for content houses and influencer boxing
On November 29, 2020, Jake Paul sparked frustration after stating he paved the way for content house creation and boxing matches between high-profile social media stars. Many objected to Paul's claim, observing that he did not create the first content house, nor was he the first YouTube star to fight in a boxing match.
2020: Mainstream and Ridiculousness Appearances
In 2020, Jake Paul appeared in the film "Mainstream" and the television series "Ridiculousness".
2020: Professional Debut
In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut against English YouTuber AnEsonGib at the Meridian at Island Gardens in Miami, Florida.
April 9, 2021: Sexual Assault Allegations by Justine Paradise
On April 9, 2021, Justine Paradise accused Jake Paul of sexual assault in 2019, alleging he forced her into oral sex. Paul denied the allegations, and Paradise later reported harassment and death threats.
April 17, 2021: Fight against Ben Askren
On April 17, 2021, Jake Paul fought against Ben Askren, former Bellator MMA and ONE Welterweight Champion, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia and won via technical knockout in the 1st round.
April 22, 2021: Second Accusation by Railey Lollie in The New York Times
On April 22, 2021, The New York Times published an article featuring a second accusation against Jake Paul by Railey Lollie, who claimed Paul called her "jailbait" and groped her when she was working for him at 17.
August 2021: Anti Fund Investment in Simplebet Inc.
In August 2021, Anti Fund, Jake Paul's venture capital firm, led investment in sports gambling firm Simplebet Inc., raising $30 million in a financing round.
August 2021: No Federal Charges Filed
In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges related to the Scottsdale Fashion Square incident.
September 2021: Most Valuable Promotions & Boxing Bullies Foundation
In September 2021, Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) signed professional boxer Amanda Serrano and Paul founded Boxing Bullies to help youth combat bullying.
2021: Founded Most Valuable Promotions and Anti Fund
In 2021, Jake Paul founded Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion, with Nakisa Bidarian, and founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm, with Geoffrey Woo.
2021: Boxing Earnings
In 2021, Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing.
2021: Forbes Highest-Paid List
In 2021, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
2021: Paul founds Most Valuable Promotions
In 2021, Jake Paul, alongside his adviser Nakisa Bidarian, founded a boxing promotion titled 'Most Valuable Promotions.' The promotions first signing was of Puerto Rican boxer and seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano.
January 2022: Forbes Report on Boxing Earnings
In January 2022, Forbes reported that Jake Paul earned approximately $38 million from boxing in 2021, ranking him as the 46th highest-paid athlete globally for that period.
February 18, 2022: Paul named in SafeMoon class-action lawsuit
On February 18, 2022, in a class-action lawsuit filed against the cryptocurrency company SafeMoon that alleged the company is a pump and dump scheme, Jake Paul was named as a defendant along with musician Nick Carter, rappers Soulja Boy and Lil Yachty, and social media personality Ben Phillips for promoting the SafeMoon token on their social media accounts with misleading information as part of the 2022 Safemoon fraud allegations.
March 2022: Paul accused of scamming fans with cryptocurrency and NFTs
In March 2022, YouTuber Coffeezilla uploaded a video in which he accused Jake Paul of using cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens to scam his fans out of $2.2 million.
May 2022: Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes List
In May 2022, Jake Paul was featured on the Forbes list for the highest-paid athletes, estimated to have made $38 million from boxing bouts and other income streams.
August 2022: Anti Fund Investment in Anduril Industries
In August 2022, Anti Fund invested in defense technology and military contractor Anduril Industries.
August 2022: Founded Betr
In August 2022, Jake Paul founded Betr, a sports-media and mobile-betting company, alongside Joey Levy.
November 2022: WWE Crown Jewel Appearance
In November 2022, Jake Paul appeared during his brother Logan's wrestling match against Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel, rescuing Logan from an attack.
2022: A Genie's Tail Film Appearance
In 2022, Jake Paul appeared in the film "A Genie's Tail".
2022: Paul co-promotes Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
In 2022, Jake Paul co-promoted with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano billed as "For History". It was the first women's boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden, and was described as the 'biggest women's fight of all time'. The fight was universally acclaimed, being named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated and Event of the Year by The Ring.
2022: Fury and Rahman fights cancelled
In 2022, Jake Paul was scheduled to face Fury for August 6 but Fury withdrew, on July 7 it was announced that Paul would face Hasim Rahman Jr., however, the event was canceled on July 30 due to weight issues from Rahman.
January 5, 2023: Paul signs with Professional Fighters League
On January 5, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul had signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League. In anticipation of his MMA debut, Paul began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with ADCC head organizer Mo Jassim and Michael Perez.
January 2023: Professional Fighters League Contract
In January 2023, Jake Paul signed a multiyear contract with the Professional Fighters League to cofound and compete in a new pay-per-view division, known as Super Fight, and adopted the role of "head of fighter advocacy".
January 27, 2023: Fury Fight Announcement
On January 27, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
February 2023: Loss to Tommy Fury
In February 2023, Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury via split decision in his first fight against an active professional boxer.
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 he was sponsored. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying the claims.
April 3, 2023: Confirmed Relationship with Jutta Leerdam
On April 3, 2023, Jake Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam publicly confirmed their relationship.
September 2023: Supported Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
In September 2023, Jake Paul supported the Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
October 16, 2023: Return to the Ring Announcement
On October 16, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would be returning to the ring on December 15.
December 21, 2023: Paul announces fight on March 2, 2024
On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would be fighting on March 2, 2024, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2023: Forbes Highest-Paid List
In 2023, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
2023: Most Valuable Prospects series announced
In 2023, Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN announced a new series of events billed as 'Most Valuable Prospects,' which would feature up-and-coming boxers headlining events on DAZN without pay-per-view. Their first event took place on May 26 which headlined Ashton Sylve vs Adam Kipenga at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Sylve defeated Kipenga via unanimous decision.
January 30, 2024: Ryan Bourland announced as opponent
On January 30, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul's opponent for his fight on March 2, 2024, would be American professional boxer Ryan Bourland (17–2).
March 2, 2024: Paul defeats Ryan Bourland by TKO
On March 2, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland by technical knockout in the first round at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
March 7, 2024: Paul to fight Mike Tyson
On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would take on former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout was to be broadcast on Netflix.
March 2024: Betr Funding
In March 2024, Betr raised $15 million at a $375 million valuation led by Harmony Partners and 10X Capital, with total funding reaching $100 million to expand sports betting operations.
April 29, 2024: Paul vs Tyson fight sanctioned as professional boxing match
On April 29, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson would be sanctioned as a professional boxing match by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
May 31, 2024: Paul vs Tyson fight postponed
On May 31, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up aboard a plane.
June 7, 2024: Paul vs Tyson new fight date
On June 7, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will take place at the same arena on November 15, 2024.
June 11, 2024: Paul to Face Mike Perry
On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul will face former UFC fighter and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship "King of Violence" Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, after Mike Tyson was unable to compete on that date.
June 2024: W Personal Care Brand Launch
In June 2024, Jake Paul launched a men's personal care brand called W, with products priced at less than $10 with retail partner Walmart.
June 18, 2024: Paul vs Perry Bout Confirmed
On June 18, 2024, the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Perry was confirmed for July 20, 2024 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.
July 2024: Response to Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July 2024, Jake Paul posted on X, expressing his belief that it showed who God wants to win.
July 2024: W Venture Capital Funding
In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported that Jake Paul's W brand raised over $14M in venture capital funding from Shrug Capital and others including tennis star Naomi Osaka at a valuation over $150M.
July 20, 2024: Paul defeats Mike Perry by TKO
On July 20, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Mike Perry by technical knockout in the sixth round at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.
October 31, 2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump in YouTube Video
On October 31, 2024, Jake Paul officially endorsed Donald Trump in a YouTube video.
November 7, 2024: Netflix premieres Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson
On November 7, 2024, Netflix premiered the first two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, with the third, and final one following on November 12. The show is narrated by Ice-T.
November 15, 2024: Paul to fight Mike Tyson
On November 15, 2024, Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
November 2024: Boxing match against Mike Tyson
In November 2024, Jake Paul fought Mike Tyson and won via unanimous decision, becoming the biggest boxing gate in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas.
February 11, 2025: Discovery of Jewish Ancestry
On February 11, 2025, it was reported that Jake Paul discovered that his maternal grandmother was Jewish, making him Jewish according to Jewish law.
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