History of Jake Paul in Timeline
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.
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 on Vine
In September 2013, Jake Paul began his career by posting videos on Vine, accumulating 5.3 million followers and 2 billion views before the app was discontinued.
May 15, 2014: Launched YouTube channel
On May 15, 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel, which became known for pranks, controversies, and his hip hop music.
May 2014: Launched YouTube Channel
In May 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel, which later gained prominence for pranks, controversies, and hip-hop music.
2016: Launched Team 10
In 2016, Jake Paul launched entertainment collective Team 10.
2016: Acting Roles
In 2016, Jake Paul starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark and appeared in the film Dance Camp and the television series Walk the Prank.
January 17, 2017: Launched media company TeamDom
On January 17, 2017, on his 20th birthday, Jake Paul launched 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. It 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 that Jake Paul would be leaving the series Bizaardvark due to public complaints and subsequent firing. He then focused on his personal brand, YouTube, business ventures, and acting roles.
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.
November 22, 2017: Released Remix of "It's Everyday Bro"
On November 22, 2017, Jake Paul released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Gucci Mane in place of Team 10, along with a new music video.
2017: Appeared in The Price Is Right
In 2017, Jake Paul appeared in the television series The Price Is Right.
2017: Highest Paid YouTube Creators
In 2017, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
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.
2017: Music during WWE Crown Jewel
In November 2022, Jake Paul's music from 2017, "It's Everyday Bro" was played during his brother Logan's wrestling match at WWE Crown Jewel.
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.
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 "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.
August 2018: First Boxing Match
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: Boxing debut against Deji Olatunji
In 2018, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against Deji Olatunji, winning via technical knockout in the 5th round on August 25.
2018: Highest Paid YouTube Creators
In 2018, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
2018: Starred in Bizaardvark
Jake Paul starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016–2018).
2018: Ranked on Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTubers
Jake Paul's business ventures led to his second-place ranking in Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTubers in 2018.
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.
March 1, 2019: Released "I'm Single"
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: Begins 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
In September 2019, the social media accounts for Team 10 became inactive, leading to assumptions that the team had disbanded.
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. The song was about his past relationship with Alissa Violet.
2019: Appeared in Airplane Mode
In 2019, Jake Paul appeared in the film Airplane Mode.
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 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.
2020: Appeared in Mainstream
In 2020, Jake Paul appeared in the film Mainstream.
2020: Professional debut against AnEsonGib
In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional debut against English YouTuber AnEsonGib, winning via technical knockout in the 1st round on January 30.
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 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 Railey Lollie's accusation against Jake Paul. Lollie alleged Paul called her "jailbait" and groped her when she was 17.
August 2021: Anti Fund Investment in Simplebet Inc
In August 2021, Anti Fund, led by Jake Paul, invested in sports gambling firm Simplebet Inc., raising $30 million in a financing round.
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.
September 2021: Signed Amanda Serrano to MVP and Founded Boxing Bullies
In September 2021, Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) signed professional boxer Amanda Serrano and Paul founded Boxing Bullies to combat bullying.
2021: Boxing Earnings
In 2021, Jake Paul earned approximately $38 million from boxing, according to Forbes, 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 his adviser Nakisa Bidarian, and also founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm with Geoffrey Woo.
2021: Highest Paid YouTube Creators
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 advisor Nakisa Bidarian, founded a boxing promotion company titled 'Most Valuable Promotions,' and signed Amanda Serrano as their first boxer.
January 2022: Forbes Reports Boxing Earnings
In January 2022, Forbes reported that Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing in 2021, ranking him as the 46th highest-paid athlete globally for that year.
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.
May 2022: Featured on Forbes List of Highest Paid Athletes
In May 2022, Jake Paul was featured on the Forbes list for the highest-paid athletes, with Forbes estimating he made $38 million from boxing and other income streams.
August 2022: Anti Fund Invested 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 co-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 during his brother Logan's wrestling match at WWE Crown Jewel, rescuing him from an attack by The Usos and Solo Sikoa.
2022: Appeared in A Genie's Tail
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 Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano with Matchroom Boxing, billed as "For History". This was the first women's boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden.
2022: Cancelled Fights
In 2022, Jake Paul had a scheduled fight against Tommy Fury on August 6 that was cancelled. 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.
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 and become head of fighter advocacy.
January 27, 2023: Announced fight against Tommy Fury
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 with 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 sponsorship. 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 their relationship, which began after connecting on Instagram.
September 2023: Support for Vivek Ramaswamy
In September 2023, Jake Paul expressed his support for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
October 16, 2023: Return to the ring announced
On October 16, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would be returning to the ring on December 15.
December 21, 2023: Announced 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: Highest Paid YouTube Creators
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,' featuring up-and-coming boxers headlining events on DAZN without pay-per-view.
January 30, 2024: Opponent announced to be Ryan Bourland
On January 30, 2024, Jake Paul's opponent was announced to be American professional boxer Ryan Bourland.
March 2, 2024: Paul defeated Bourland
On March 2, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland by technical knockout in the first round.
March 7, 2024: Paul to fight Mike Tyson
On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking Paul's heavyweight debut.
March 2024: Betr Raised $15 Million
In March 2024, Betr raised $15 million at a $375 million valuation, led by Harmony Partners and 10X Capital, with its total funding reaching $100 million.
April 29, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson fight sanctioned as professional boxing match
On April 29, 2024, it was announced that the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight 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, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up on a plane.
June 7, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson fight rescheduled
On June 7, 2024, it was announced that the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight would take place on November 15, 2024, at the same arena after being postponed.
June 11, 2024: Paul to face Mike Perry after Tyson is unable to compete
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 due to health issues.
June 2024: Launched men's personal care brand called W
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 fight 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, Paul posted on X expressing his belief that God wants Trump to win.
July 2024: W raised over $14M in venture capital funding
In July 2024, it was 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 by TKO
On July 20, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Mike Perry by technical knockout in the sixth round of their fight.
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.
November 15, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Fight Planned
On November 15, 2024, Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
November 2024: Bout Against Mike Tyson
In November 2024, Jake Paul won via unanimous decision his bout against Mike Tyson, which became the biggest boxing gate in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas.
February 11, 2025: Discovery of Jewish Ancestry
It was reported on February 11, 2025, that Jake Paul recently discovered that his maternal grandmother was Jewish, making him Jewish according to Jewish law.
