History of Jake Paul in Timeline
Jake Paul is an American boxer, influencer, and actor who rose to prominence through social media. He initially gained popularity on Vine, accumulating millions of followers before transitioning to YouTube in 2014. Paul has been recognized as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators, leveraging his online presence to launch a professional boxing career. His boxing matches and social media antics have made him a controversial yet highly visible figure in the entertainment and sports worlds.
January 17, 1997: Jake Paul's Birth
On January 17, 1997, Jake Joseph Paul was born. He is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor.
September 2013: Started posting videos on Vine
In September 2013, Jake Paul began his career by posting videos on Vine.
September 2013: Career Beginnings on Vine
In September 2013, Jake Paul started his career by posting videos on Vine.
May 15, 2014: YouTube Channel Launch
On May 15, 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel.
May 2014: Launched YouTube channel
In May 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel named 'Jake Paul'.
2016: Launched Team 10
In 2016, Jake Paul launched the entertainment collective Team 10.
2016: First role in Dance Camp
In 2016, Jake Paul's first role in a feature film was in 'Dance Camp'. He starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark'.
January 17, 2017: Launched TeamDom media company
On January 17, 2017, 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: Released "It's Everyday Bro"
On May 30, 2017, Jake Paul released the single "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Team 10.
July 22, 2017: Departure from Bizaardvark
On July 22, 2017, the Disney Channel announced that Jake Paul would be leaving the series Bizaardvark, due to controversy. Paul stated he would focus on his personal brand, YouTube channel and business ventures.
August 1, 2017: "SELF DRIVING TESLA IN DRIVE THRU PRANK (FREAKOUTS)" Video Controversy
On August 1, 2017, Jake Paul uploaded a video titled "SELF DRIVING TESLA IN DRIVE THRU PRANK (FREAKOUTS)" where he made a joke perpetuating stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims as suicide bombers, leading to accusations of racism.
November 2017: Martínez Twins Leave Team 10
In November 2017, twin brothers Ivan and Emilio Martínez left Team 10, accusing Jake Paul and other members of anti-Mexican sentiment, using Hispanic stereotypes, invading privacy, destroying property, and withholding payment.
November 22, 2017: Remixed "It's Everyday Bro" with Gucci Mane
On November 22, 2017, Jake Paul released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro", featuring American rapper Gucci Mane, alongside the new music video for it.
2017: Guest appearance in The Price Is Right
In 2017, Jake Paul made a guest appearance in the television series The Price Is Right.
2017: It's Everyday Bro song release
In 2017, Jake Paul released the song "It's Everyday Bro", that he walked out to at WWE Crown Jewel.
January 3, 2018: "I lost my virginity" Video Upload
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 and criticized as inappropriate.
January 5, 2018: Racial Slur Controversy
On January 5, 2018, TMZ revealed a video in which Jake Paul used the racial slur nigger multiple times while freestyle rapping to "Throw Sum Mo".
January 2018: Launch of Edfluence
In January 2018, Jake Paul launched Edfluence, a program claiming to teach younger people how to be successful and earn money online. He was later accused of scamming his young followers. Paul promised his audience that if they joined the course, they would get to join "Team 1000", which did not happen.
April 24, 2018: Lawsuit 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 due to public nuisance caused by fans gathering outside his residence.
April 27, 2018: Released "Malibu"
On April 27, 2018, Jake Paul released the single and music video for "Malibu" with Chad Tepper.
August 15, 2018: Released Diss Track "Champion"
On August 15, 2018, Jake Paul released the single "Champion", a diss track towards Deji Olatunji, with a music video.
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, leading to the deletion of singles like "Jerika".
2018: Boxing Debut
In 2018, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against Deji Olatunji, winning via technical knockout.
January 3, 2019: Promotion of MysteryBrand Controversy
On January 3, 2019, Jake Paul, along with fellow YouTuber RiceGum, came under fire for promoting MysteryBrand, a website accused of not delivering prizes won through the site.
March 1, 2019: Released I'm Single
On March 1, 2019, Jake Paul released the track and music video for "I'm Single".
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 that they were engaged, although many fans and commentators questioned the legitimacy of the engagement.
September 2019: Team 10 assumed to have disbanded
As of September 2019, the social media accounts for Team 10 became inactive, leading to the assumption that Team 10 had disbanded and Jake Paul had formed a new team.
December 13, 2019: Released "These Days"
On December 13, 2019, Jake Paul released the single "These Days", alongside a music video featuring model Julia Rose.
2019: Airplane Mode
In 2019, Jake Paul appeared in the film Airplane Mode.
2019: Alleged assault of Justine Paradise
In 2019, an incident occurred at the Team 10 House where TikTok personality Justine Paradise alleged that Jake Paul forced her into oral sex and touched her without her consent. This information resurfaced on April 9, 2021 when Paradise released a video detailing the incident.
January 2020: Break-up with Tana Mongeau
In January 2020, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their break-up.
January 2020: Professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib
In January 2020, Jake Paul had his professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib, and won.
January 31, 2020: Shutdown of Edfluence
On January 31, 2020, Edfluence, a program created by Jake Paul, was shut down permanently after accusations of scamming young followers and stealing their money.
February 23, 2020: 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 the Westgate hotel. The argument started due to Paul's belief that Malik was using a rude tone. Paul then tweeted about the incident, later deleting the tweets and acknowledging he was drunk when he posted about it.
May 30, 2020: Involvement in George Floyd protests
On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends were present at P. F. Chang's outside Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the George Floyd protests, where looting began. He was criticized for entering the mall and documenting the looting. Paul apologized and claimed he was filming as a public service, not participating in the looting.
June 4, 2020: Charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly
On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly for being in the mall during the riot as part of the George Floyd protests.
July 11, 2020: Large party during COVID-19 pandemic
On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul threw a large party at his home in Calabasas, California, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of people attended without masks or social distancing, drawing criticism from neighbors and the mayor, Alicia Weintraub, who expressed outrage over the disregard for public health guidelines and threatened penalties.
July 24, 2020: Released "Fresh Outta London"
On July 24, 2020, Jake Paul released the single "Fresh Outta London", accompanied by a music video.
August 5, 2020: FBI raids 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 from the June 4 incident were dismissed without prejudice to allow the federal criminal investigation to be completed.
November 25, 2020: COVID-19 "hoax" statements in interview
On November 25, 2020, Jake Paul stated in an interview with The Daily Beast that COVID-19 was a "hoax" and that "98 percent of news [about COVID-19] is fake". He also incorrectly stated that the flu killed as many people in the United States in 2020 as COVID-19 did. These statements sparked widespread condemnation from various individuals and media outlets.
November 29, 2020: Frustration Sparked by Paul's Claims
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
In 2020, Jake Paul appeared in the film Mainstream, and made a guest appearance in the television series Ridiculousness.
2020: Professional Debut
In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional debut against AnEsonGib, winning via technical knockout.
April 9, 2021: Justine Paradise's accusations
On April 9, 2021, Justine Paradise released a video alleging that Jake Paul forced her into oral sex and touched her without her consent in 2019. Paul denied the accusations.
April 17, 2021: Fight Against Ben Askren
On April 17, 2021, Jake Paul fought against Ben Askren at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul defeated Askren via technical knockout in the 1st round.
April 22, 2021: Railey Lollie's accusation
On April 22, 2021, The New York Times published an article featuring a second accusation against Jake Paul by model and actress Railey Lollie. Lollie alleged that Paul called her "jailbait" and groped her at one point when she started working for him at 17.
August 2021: Anti Fund Led Investment in Simplebet Inc.
In August 2021, Jake Paul's Anti Fund led investment in sports gambling firm Simplebet Inc., raising $30 million in a financing round.
August 2021: Federal charges dropped
In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges over the looting incident from May 30, 2020.
September 2021: Signed Amanda Serrano and founded Boxing Bullies
In September 2021, Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) signed professional boxer Amanda Serrano, and Paul also founded Boxing Bullies to help youth combat bullying.
2021: Boxing earnings
In 2021, Forbes reported in January 2022 that Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing, making him the 46th highest paid athlete in the world for that period.
2021: Founded Most Valuable Promotions and Anti Fund
In 2021, Jake Paul founded Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion, alongside Nakisa Bidarian, and he also founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm with Geoffrey Woo.
2021: Founding of Most Valuable Promotions
In 2021, Jake Paul, alongside his adviser Nakisa Bidarian, founded a boxing promotion titled 'Most Valuable Promotions.'
January 2022: Forbes reports Paul's boxing earnings
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: SafeMoon Lawsuit
On February 18, 2022, Jake Paul was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, accused of promoting it with misleading information.
March 2022: Accusations of Scamming Fans with Cryptocurrency
In March 2022, YouTuber Coffeezilla uploaded a video accusing Jake Paul of using cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens to scam his fans out of $2.2 million.
May 2022: Forbes highest paid athletes
In May 2022, Jake Paul was featured on the Forbes list for the highest-paid athletes, with estimated earnings of $38 million from boxing and other income streams.
August 2022: Anti Fund invested in Anduril Industries
In August 2022, Anti Fund, Jake Paul's venture capital firm, 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: Appearance at WWE Crown Jewel
In November 2022, Jake Paul made an appearance at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, during his brother Logan's match against Roman Reigns. He entered the arena to his 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro" and rescued Logan from an attack.
2022: A Genie's Tail
In 2022, Jake Paul appeared in the film A Genie's Tail.
2022: Co-promotion of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
In 2022, Jake Paul co-promoted Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, billed as "For History".
2022: Fight with Fury Failed
In 2022, Jake Paul was scheduled to face Tommy Fury, but Fury withdrew due to travel issues. The event was canceled due to weight issues from Rahman.
January 5, 2023: Jake Paul Signs with PFL
On January 5, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul had signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
January 2023: Signed with Professional Fighters League
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 called Super Fight, and to be the "head of fighter advocacy".
January 27, 2023: Announcement of Paul vs. Fury Fight
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, marking his first defeat against an active professional boxer.
March 2023: SEC charges for cryptocurrency promotion
In March 2023, Jake Paul was among eight celebrities charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with violating investor protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing that they had been sponsored to do so. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying the claims.
April 3, 2023: Relationship with Jutta Leerdam confirmed
On April 3, 2023, Jake Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam publicly confirmed that they were a couple after getting in touch via Instagram a few months earlier.
September 2023: Support for Vivek Ramaswamy
In September 2023, Jake Paul publicly supported Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
October 16, 2023: Announcement of Jake Paul's Return to the Ring
On October 16, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would return to the boxing ring on December 15. This fight would be his first headline bout not on pay-per-view, marking a shift towards building experience in the ring.
December 21, 2023: Announcement of Jake Paul's Fight in Puerto Rico
On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight on March 2, 2024, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2023: Most Valuable Prospects Series Announcement
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.
January 30, 2024: Announcement of Ryan Bourland as Jake Paul's Opponent
On January 30, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul's opponent for his March 2, 2024 fight would be American professional boxer Ryan Bourland.
March 2, 2024: Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland
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: Announcement of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight
On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the bout to be broadcast on Netflix.
March 2024: Betr Raised $15 Million
In March 2024, Betr, a sports-media and mobile-betting company founded by Jake Paul, raised $15 million at a $375 million valuation. The company plans to expand its 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: Postponement of Paul vs. Tyson Fight
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: Rescheduled Date for Paul vs. Tyson Fight
On June 7, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson would take place at the same arena on November 15, 2024.
June 11, 2024: Announcement of Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Fight
On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would face former UFC fighter Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, after Mike Tyson was unable to compete.
June 2024: Launched W men's personal care brand
In June 2024, Jake Paul launched W, a men's personal care brand with products priced under $10. The retail partner is Walmart, and the company was incubated by Paul's venture capital firm Anti Fund.
June 18, 2024: Confirmation of Paul vs. Perry Bout
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: Reaction to attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July 2024, Jake Paul posted on X, stating his belief that it showed who God wanted to win.
July 2024: W Raised Over $14M in Funding
In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported that W, Jake Paul's men's personal care brand, raised over $14M in venture capital funding at a valuation over $150M.
July 20, 2024: Jake Paul defeated Mike 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: Endorsement of Donald Trump
On October 31, 2024, Jake Paul officially endorsed Donald Trump in a YouTube video.
November 7, 2024: Premiere of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson on Netflix
On November 7, 2024, Netflix premiered the first two episodes of "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson," with the final episode following on November 12. The show is narrated by Ice-T.
November 15, 2024: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium
On November 15, 2024, Jake Paul will fight Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
November 2024: Defeated Mike Tyson
In November 2024, Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in Texas. The event achieved the biggest boxing gate receipts in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas.
2024: Estimated earnings of $50 million
In 2024, Jake Paul's estimated earnings were $50 million, leading to his inclusion on the Forbes list as one of the world's highest paid creators in June 2025.
February 11, 2025: Discovery of Jewish heritage
On February 11, 2025, it was reported that Jake Paul 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: Featured on Forbes list
In June 2025 Jake Paul was featured on the Forbes list as one of the world's highest paid creators with estimated earnings in 2024 of $50m.
June 28, 2025: Jake 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. Following the fight, Paul was ranked #14 by the WBA, potentially making him eligible to challenge for the world title.
August 20, 2025: Announcement of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Fight
On August 20, 2025, it was announced that Jake Paul would take on WBA Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis in a non-title bout on November 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The bout will be broadcast on Netflix.
November 17, 2025: Announcement of Paul vs Joshua Fight
On November 17, 2025, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight Anthony Joshua in a professional boxing match on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The bout was to be broadcast on Netflix.
December 2025: Loss to Anthony Joshua
In December 2025, Jake Paul suffered his first stoppage loss to Anthony Joshua, a former two-time unified world heavyweight champion.
2025: Cancellation of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight
In 2025, the planned Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight card was cancelled due to a civil lawsuit accusing Davis of violent behavior. Netflix withdrew as the broadcaster, and despite plans for Paul to headline a Netflix event in 2025, the fight was ultimately called off.
January 2026: Paul Loses WBA Ranking
In January 2026, Jake Paul lost his #14 WBA cruiserweight ranking following his loss to Anthony Joshua.
January 21, 2026: End of Jake Paul's Deal with PFL
On January 21, 2026, it was reported that Jake Paul's deal with the PFL had ended without him ever fighting for the promotion.
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