History of Jake Paul in Timeline
Jake Joseph Paul is an American professional boxer, social media influencer, and actor. He initially gained fame on the now-defunct platform Vine, accumulating 5.3 million followers and 2 billion views before its closure. Paul then transitioned to YouTube, launching his channel in May 2014. His success on the platform has earned him a place among the highest-paid YouTube creators according to Forbes in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2023.
April 2019: Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau Begin Dating
Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau began dating in April 2019, marking the start of a highly publicized relationship that would later involve an engagement and a non-legally binding marriage ceremony.
June 2019: Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau's Engagement
In June 2019, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their engagement, although the legitimacy of the engagement was questioned by many fans and commentators.
2019: Alleged Sexual Assault Incident at Team 10 House
In 2019, an incident allegedly occurred at the Team 10 House where Jake Paul is accused of sexually assaulting Justine Paradise. This incident came to light in April 2021 when Paradise released a video detailing the alleged assault.
January 2020: Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau Break Up
Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their break-up in January 2020, ending their publicized relationship that began in April 2019.
May 30, 2020: Jake Paul's Presence at Scottsdale Fashion Square Riot
On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and friends were present at Scottsdale Fashion Square during a riot related to the George Floyd protests. They documented the looting, drawing criticism on social media. Paul denied looting, claiming he was documenting for a video.
June 4, 2020: Jake Paul Charged with Trespass and Unlawful Assembly
On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly for his presence at Scottsdale Fashion Square during the May 30 riot. These misdemeanor charges stemmed from his being inside the mall during the looting.
July 11, 2020: Jake Paul's Calabasas Party Controversy
On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul hosted a large party at his Calabasas home, violating COVID-19 guidelines. The event sparked outrage due to the lack of masks and social distancing, leading to public criticism from Calabasas mayor Alicia Weintraub and an investigation into potential penalties.
August 5, 2020: FBI Raids Jake Paul's Calabasas Mansion; Charges Dropped
On August 5, 2020, the FBI raided Jake Paul's Calabasas home as part of an investigation related to the Scottsdale Fashion Square incident. On the same day, the charges against him for trespass and unlawful assembly were dropped to allow for the federal investigation.
November 25, 2020: Jake Paul's COVID-19 "Hoax" Comments
On November 25, 2020, Jake Paul called COVID-19 a "hoax" in an interview with The Daily Beast. He dismissed the severity of the pandemic and criticized measures taken against it, resulting in widespread condemnation from figures like Tyler Oakley and various media outlets.
April 9, 2021: Justine Paradise Accuses Jake Paul of Sexual Assault
On April 9, 2021, TikTok personality Justine Paradise accused Jake Paul of sexual assault, alleging he forced her into oral sex and touched her without consent at the Team 10 House in 2019. Paul denied the accusations.
April 22, 2021: Railey Lollie Accuses Jake Paul of Inappropriate Behavior
On April 22, 2021, model and actress Railey Lollie accused Jake Paul of inappropriate behavior, alleging he called her "jailbait" and groped her while she worked for him starting at age 17. This accusation came to light in a New York Times article about Paul.
August 2021: Jake Paul Cleared of Federal Charges
In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges related to the Scottsdale Fashion Square incident. This concluded the investigation into his involvement in the May 30, 2020 events.
2021: Jake Paul's Boxing Success
During 2021, Jake Paul achieved significant financial success in his boxing career, earning approximately $38 million. This success led to him being ranked as one of the highest-paid athletes globally for that year.
January 2022: Forbes Reports on Jake Paul's 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.
March 2023: Jake Paul Charged with Cryptocurrency Promotion Violations
In March 2023, Jake Paul was among eight celebrities charged by the SEC for promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing they were sponsored. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying guilt.
April 3, 2023: Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Confirm Relationship
On April 3, 2023, Jake Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam publicly confirmed their relationship, which began after they connected on Instagram a few months prior.
September 2023: Jake Paul Supports Vivek Ramaswamy
In September 2023, Jake Paul expressed his support for Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.