History of Jake Paul in Timeline
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.
January 17, 1997: Jake Paul's Birth
On January 17, 1997, Jake Joseph Paul was born. He is now known as an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor.
September 2013: Vine Career Launch
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 his hip hop music.
May 2014: YouTube Channel Launch
In May 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel, 'Jake Paul'.
2016: Entertainment Collective Team 10 Launched
In 2016, Jake Paul launched entertainment collective Team 10.
2016: Feature Film Debut
In 2016, Jake Paul's first role in a feature film was in 'Dance Camp'. He also starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark' and made a guest appearance in the television series 'Walk the Prank'.
January 17, 2017: Launch of TeamDom Media Company
On January 17, 2017, which was his 20th birthday, Jake Paul launched the media company TeamDom with $1 million in funding to create an influencer marketing management and creative agency around teen entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
November 22, 2017: Release of "It's Everyday Bro" Remix
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 made a guest appearance on the television series 'The Price Is Right'.
2017: Appearance at WWE Crown Jewel
In November 2022, Jake Paul's brother Logan faced Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul made an appearance during the match and used his 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro" as his entrance music.
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.
April 27, 2018: Release of "Malibu"
On April 27, 2018, Jake Paul released the single and music video for "Malibu" with now-former Team 10 member Chad Tepper.
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).
August 2018: First boxing match against Deji Olatunji
In August 2018, Jake Paul's boxing career began with a white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji, which he won via technical knockout.
2018: Break-up with Erika Costell
In 2018, Jake Paul broke up with Erika Costell, which led to the deletion of singles like "Jerika".
2018: Bizaardvark End
In 2018, Jake Paul completed his run on the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark', where he starred as Dirk Mann.
2018: White-Collar Boxing Debut
In 2018, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji, winning via technical knockout in the 5th round.
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.
March 1, 2019: Release of "I'm Single"
On March 1, 2019, Jake Paul released the track and music video for "I'm Single", which focused on his feelings about being single and his breakup with Erika Costell.
April 2019: Began dating Tana Mongeau
In April 2019, Jake Paul began dating fellow American YouTuber and internet personality Tana Mongeau.
June 2019: Engagement to Tana Mongeau
In June 2019, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their engagement, though many questioned its legitimacy.
September 2019: Team 10 Inactivity
Since September 2019, the social media accounts for Team 10 have been inactive, leading some to assume that Team 10 had disbanded and Paul had formed a new team.
December 13, 2019: Release of "These Days"
On December 13, 2019, Jake Paul released the single "These Days", alongside a music video featuring model Julia Rose. The song featured Jake rapping about his past long-distance relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Alissa Violet.
2019: Airplane Mode Film
In 2019, Jake Paul appeared in the film 'Airplane Mode'.
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 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 had his professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib.
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.
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.
2020: Mainstream and Ridiculousness Appearances
In 2020, Jake Paul appeared in the film 'Mainstream' and made a guest appearance in the television series 'Ridiculousness'.
2020: Professional Boxing Debut
In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional debut against English YouTuber AnEsonGib, winning via technical knockout in the 1st round.
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 17, 2021: Fight Against Ben Askren
On April 17, 2021, Jake Paul fought against former Bellator MMA and ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul defeated Askren via technical knockout in the 1st round.
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: 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 for looting incident
In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges over the looting incident.
September 2021: MVP and Boxing Bullies Founded
In September 2021, Jake Paul's company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) signed professional boxer Amanda Serrano to a promotional deal. Also, Jake Paul founded an organization named Boxing Bullies to help youth combat bullying.
2021: Paul and Bidarian Found Most Valuable Promotions
In 2021, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian founded 'Most Valuable Promotions,' signing Amanda Serrano as their first boxer.
2021: Founded Most Valuable Promotions and Anti Fund
In 2021, Jake Paul founded Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion, alongside his adviser Nakisa Bidarian, and founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm with Geoffrey Woo.
2021: Boxing earnings reported by Forbes
In 2021, Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing. This was reported in January 2022, according to Forbes.
January 2022: Forbes report on earnings from boxing
In January 2022, Forbes reported that Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing in 2021, making him the 46th highest paid athlete in the world for that period.
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.
May 2022: Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes
In May 2022, Jake Paul featured on the Forbes list for the highest-paid athletes. Forbes estimated that Paul made $38 million from his three boxing bouts and various 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: Betr Company Founded
In August 2022, Jake Paul founded Betr, a sports-media and mobile-betting company alongside Simplebet founder Joey Levy.
November 2022: Appearance at WWE Crown Jewel
In November 2022, Jake Paul's brother Logan faced Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul made an appearance during the match and used his 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro" as his entrance music.
2022: A Genie's Tail Film
In 2022, Jake Paul appeared in the film 'A Genie's Tail'.
2022: Paul Co-Promotes Taylor vs. Serrano
In 2022, Jake Paul co-promoted the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano boxing match, billed as "For History," which was named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated and Event of the Year by The Ring.
2022: Scheduled Fights and Event Cancelation
In 2022, Jake Paul was scheduled to face Tommy Fury, but Fury withdrew due to travel issues. Paul was then scheduled to face Hasim Rahman Jr., but the event was canceled due to Rahman's weight issues.
January 5, 2023: Paul Signs with Professional Fighters League
On January 5, 2023, Jake Paul signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League and began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in anticipation of his MMA debut.
January 2023: PFL Contract and Role
In January 2023, Jake Paul signed a multiyear contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to cofound and compete in a new pay-per-view division, known as Super Fight, and adopt the official role of "head of fighter advocacy".
January 27, 2023: Announcement of Fight Against Tommy Fury
On January 27, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia, after two previous attempts failed.
February 2023: First Loss to Tommy Fury
In February 2023, Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury via split decision in his first fight with an active professional boxer.
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.
April 3, 2023: Confirmation of relationship with Jutta Leerdam
On April 3, 2023, Jake Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam publicly confirmed being a couple.
September 2023: Support for Vivek Ramaswamy
In September 2023, Jake Paul publicly supported Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
October 16, 2023: Paul Announces Return to the Ring
On October 16, 2023, Jake Paul announced he would return to the boxing ring on December 15, marking his first headline bout not on pay-per-view.
December 21, 2023: Paul Announces Next Fight
On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight on March 2, 2024, in Puerto Rico.
2023: Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN Announce 'Most Valuable Prospects'
In 2023, Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN announced 'Most Valuable Prospects,' a new series of events, with the first event taking place on May 26 featuring Ashton Sylve vs Adam Kipenga.
January 30, 2024: Bourland Announced as Paul's Opponent
On January 30, 2024, Ryan Bourland was announced as Jake Paul's opponent for the March 2, 2024, fight.
March 2, 2024: Paul Defeats Bourland
On March 2, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland by technical knockout in the first round in Puerto Rico.
March 7, 2024: Paul to Fight Mike Tyson
On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, broadcast on Netflix.
March 2024: Betr Funding
In March 2024, Betr raised $15 million at a $375 million valuation. Its total funding reached $100 million.
April 29, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Sanctioned as Professional Boxing Match
On April 29, 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was announced to be sanctioned as a professional boxing match.
May 31, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Postponed
On May 31, 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up.
June 7, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Fight Rescheduled
On June 7, 2024, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was announced to take place on November 15, 2024, at the same arena.
June 11, 2024: Paul to Face Mike Perry
On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul will face Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, after Mike Tyson was unable to compete on that date.
June 2024: Launch of W Men's Personal Care Brand
In June 2024, Jake Paul launched a men's personal care brand called W, with products priced at less than $10, in partnership with 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 Donald Trump assassination attempt
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July 2024, Jake Paul posted on X, expressing his belief that God wants Trump to win.
July 2024: W Venture Capital Funding
In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported that W 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 Perry
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: Official endorsement of Donald Trump
On October 31, 2024, Jake Paul officially endorsed Donald Trump in a YouTube video.
November 7, 2024: Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson Premieres on Netflix
On November 7, 2024, Netflix premiered the first two episodes of "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson," with Ice-T as the narrator.
November 15, 2024: Paul vs Tyson Fight
On November 15, 2024, the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight is scheduled to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
November 2024: Boxing match against Mike Tyson
In November 2024, Jake Paul's bout against Mike Tyson became the biggest boxing gate in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas. Paul won via unanimous decision.
2024: Forbes list earning in 2024
In June 2025, Jake Paul featured on the Forbes list as one of the world's highest paid creators with estimated earnings in 2024 of $50m.
February 11, 2025: Discovery of Jewish ancestry
On February 11, 2025, it was reported that Jake Paul recently discovered that his maternal grandmother was Jewish, making him Jewish according to Jewish law.
March 2025: Engagement to Jutta Leerdam
In March 2025, Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam announced that they had gotten engaged.
June 2025: Forbes list as highest paid creator
In June 2025, Jake Paul featured on the Forbes list as one of the world's highest paid creators with estimated earnings in 2024 of $50m.
June 28, 2025: Paul Defeats Julio César Chávez Jr.
On June 28, 2025, Jake Paul defeated Julio César Chávez Jr. via unanimous decision in a 10-round cruiserweight bout in Anaheim, CA.
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