History of Jake Paul in Timeline
Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor who initially gained fame on Vine. He launched his YouTube channel in 2014 and quickly rose to prominence, earning a spot on Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTube creators multiple times. He transitioned into professional boxing, further amplifying his public profile.
January 17, 1997: Jake Paul's Birth
On January 17, 1997, Jake Joseph Paul was born. He would later become known as an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor.
September 2013: Began Posting Videos on Vine
In September 2013, Jake Paul began his career by posting videos on the Vine platform.
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, marking a significant step in his online career.
2016: Launched Team 10
In 2016, Jake Paul launched entertainment collective Team 10.
2016: Feature Film Debut and Disney Channel Role
In 2016, Jake Paul made his feature film debut in "Dance Camp" and began starring as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series "Bizaardvark".
January 17, 2017: Launched TeamDom Media Company
On January 17, 2017, 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, which quickly gained millions of views but also became one of YouTube's most disliked videos.
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 complaints from neighbors about his behavior.
August 1, 2017: Paul Accused of Stereotyping Muslims
On August 1, 2017, Jake Paul uploaded a video in which he made an insensitive comment towards a fan from Kazakhstan. Paul's retort, "It sounds like you're just going to blow someone up. Send the nuke!", was accused of perpetuating stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims as suicide bombers.
November 2017: Martínez Twins Leave Team 10
In November 2017, twin brothers Ivan and Emilio Martínez left Team 10. The Martínez twins 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.
November 22, 2017: Released "It's Everyday Bro" Remix
On November 22, 2017, Jake Paul released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Gucci Mane.
2017: Guest Appearance on The Price Is Right
In 2017, Jake Paul made a guest appearance on the television series "The Price Is Right".
2017: Ranked on Forbes List
In 2017, Jake Paul was ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators, acknowledging his financial success on the platform.
2017: Entrance Song
In November 2022, during his WWE Crown Jewel appearance, Jake Paul's 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro" was played when he entered the arena.
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 for being inappropriate.
January 5, 2018: Paul Uses Racial Slur in Freestyle Rap
On January 5, 2018, Jake Paul was revealed to have used 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 claiming to teach younger people how to be successful, learn life skills, and earn money online. The course cost $7 per user, but users said they did not receive the promised content. Paul was accused of scamming young followers and stealing their money.
April 24, 2018: Paul Sued by Cobra Acquisitions
On April 24, 2018, it was reported that Jake Paul was being sued by Cobra Acquisitions, the company that owns the house, for $2.5 million. This came after Paul made his home address public, leading crowds of fans to gather outside Paul's residence and noise complaints by neighbors.
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" Diss Track
On August 15, 2018, Jake Paul released a single titled "Champion", a diss track aimed at his boxing opponent Deji Olatunji.
August 2018: White-Collar Boxing Match Win
In August 2018, Jake Paul began his boxing career with a white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji, winning via technical knockout.
2018: Forbes Ranking Again
In 2018, Jake Paul appeared on the Forbes list as one of the highest paid YouTube creators for the second year in a row.
2018: Singles Deleted
In 2018, Jake Paul deleted singles due to various reasons, including his breakup with Erika Costell.
2018: Boxing Debut vs. Deji Olatunji
In 2018, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji, winning by technical knockout in the 5th round on August 25 at Manchester Arena.
2018: End of Bizaardvark Role
In 2018, Jake Paul's role as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series "Bizaardvark" came to an end.
January 3, 2019: Paul Promotes MysteryBrand
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: 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: Began dating Tana Mongeau
In April 2019, Jake Paul began dating fellow American YouTuber and internet personality Tana Mongeau.
June 2019: Engagement Announcement with Tana Mongeau
In June 2019, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their engagement, though many doubted its legitimacy.
September 2019: Team 10 Disbanded (Assumed)
In September 2019, as the social media accounts for Team 10 have been inactive since then, some assumed 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 another 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: Appearance in Airplane Mode
In 2019, Jake Paul appeared in the film "Airplane Mode".
January 2020: Break-up Announcement 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, Edfluence was shut down, stopping the course permanently after accusations that Paul was scamming followers.
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. The argument broke out because Paul believed Malik was using a rude tone. 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: Involvement in George Floyd Protests and Looting
On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends were present at P. F. Chang's during the George Floyd protests in Scottsdale, Arizona, where looting began. He documented the incident, leading to criticism for entering the mall while it was being looted. Paul later apologized, condemning violence and stating he was filming for a future video.
June 4, 2020: Charged with 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 Amid 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 or maintaining social distancing, leading to outrage from the mayor 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.
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 were dismissed without prejudice.
November 25, 2020: COVID-19 "hoax" statements
On November 25, 2020, Jake Paul stated in an interview that COVID-19 was a "hoax," claimed that "98 percent of news [about COVID-19] is fake," and opposed COVID-19 measures in the United States. He falsely stated the flu killed as many people in the U.S. in 2020 as COVID-19 and claimed medical professionals said masks were ineffective, sparking condemnation.
November 29, 2020: Paul's Content House Claim Sparks Frustration
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, stating he did not create the first content house, nor was he the first YouTube star to fight in a boxing match.
2020: Appearance in Mainstream and Ridiculousness
In 2020, Jake Paul appeared in the film "Mainstream" and made a guest appearance in the television series "Ridiculousness".
2020: Professional Boxing Debut vs. AnEsonGib
In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut against English YouTuber AnEsonGib, winning via technical knockout in the 1st round on January 30 at the Meridian at Island Gardens in Miami, Florida.
April 9, 2021: Sexual Assault Allegation by Justine Paradise
On April 9, 2021, Justine Paradise alleged that Jake Paul forced her into oral sex and touched her without consent in 2019. Paul denied the accusations, calling them "100% false."
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. Paul defeated Askren via technical knockout in the 1st round.
April 22, 2021: Railey Lollie's Accusation in The New York Times
On April 22, 2021, The New York Times published an article featuring an accusation by Railey Lollie, who alleged that Jake Paul called her "jailbait" and groped her at one point.
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: No Federal Charges Filed
In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges over the looting incident.
September 2021: Signed Amanda Serrano and Founded Boxing Bullies
In September 2021, Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) signed professional boxer Amanda Serrano to a promotional deal. Additionally, he founded an organization named Boxing Bullies to help youth combat bullying.
2021: Founded Most Valuable Promotions and Anti Fund
In 2021, Jake Paul co-founded Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), a boxing promotion, and Anti Fund, a venture capital firm.
2021: Ranked on Forbes List Again
In 2021, Jake Paul was ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators, marking another successful year.
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 Amanda Serrano.
January 2022: Forbes Report on 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: Paul Named in SafeMoon Lawsuit
On February 18, 2022, Jake Paul was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit filed against the cryptocurrency company SafeMoon that alleged the company is a pump and dump scheme. Paul was accused of 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 Crypto Scam by Coffeezilla
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 List
In May 2022, Jake Paul featured on the Forbes list for the highest paid athletes in 2022. Forbes estimated that he made $38 million from boxing and other income.
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 founded Betr, a sports-media and mobile-betting company, alongside Joey Levy.
November 2022: WWE Crown Jewel Appearance
In November 2022, Jake Paul appeared at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia during his brother Logan's match against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
2022: Appearance 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 with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight 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'.
2022: Fight Cancellation
In 2022, Jake Paul's scheduled fight against Tommy Fury on August 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York City was cancelled due to Fury withdrawing because of travel issues. His replacement fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. was also cancelled on July 30 due to Rahman's weight issues.
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: 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 serve as "head of fighter advocacy".
January 27, 2023: Announced Fight Against Tommy Fury
On January 27, 2023, after two previous attempts failing, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
February 2023: First Professional Boxing Loss
In February 2023, Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury via split decision in his first fight against an active professional boxer, marking a challenge in his boxing career.
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: Public Confirmation of Relationship with Jutta Leerdam
On April 3, 2023, Jake Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam publicly confirmed their relationship after connecting on Instagram.
September 2023: Supported Vivek Ramaswamy
In September 2023, Jake Paul voiced support for the Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
October 16, 2023: Paul Announces Return to the Ring
On October 16, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would be returning to the ring on December 15. It was revealed that this fight would be Paul's first headline bout to not be on pay-per-view, as he stated that he wanted to build experience in the ring.
December 21, 2023: Paul Announces Fight in Puerto Rico
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 Ranking Again
In 2023, Jake Paul was ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators for the fourth time.
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.
January 30, 2024: Paul's Opponent Announced
On January 30, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul's opponent for the March 2, 2024 fight would be American professional boxer Ryan Bourland.
March 2, 2024: Paul Defeats 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: 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 scheduled to be broadcast on Netflix and marked Paul's debut fight at heavyweight.
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.
April 29, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Sanctioned as Professional 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, it was announced that the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up aboard a plane.
June 7, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson New Date Announced
On June 7, 2024, it was announced that the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight would 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 Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, after Mike Tyson was unable to compete on that date.
June 2024: Launched W Personal Care Brand
In June 2024, Jake Paul launched a men's personal care brand called W, partnering with Walmart.
June 18, 2024: Perry Bout Confirmed
On June 18, 2024, Jake Paul's bout against Mike Perry was confirmed for July 20, 2024, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.
July 2024: Expressed support for Donald Trump after assassination attempt
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July 2024, Jake Paul expressed his support for Donald Trump, calling him God's angel.
July 2024: W Raised $14M in Funding
In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported that W has 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
On July 20, 2024, Jake Paul fought Mike Perry at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. Paul won the fight by technical knockout in the sixth round.
October 31, 2024: Endorsed Trump in a YouTube video
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 the third episode following on November 12. The show is narrated by Ice-T.
November 15, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Fight Date
On November 15, 2024, Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
November 2024: Won Boxing Match against Mike Tyson
In November 2024, Jake Paul won his boxing bout against Mike Tyson. The match became 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 his maternal grandmother was Jewish, making him Jewish according to Jewish law.
March 2025: Engagement Announcement with Jutta Leerdam
In March 2025, Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam announced that they had gotten engaged.
June 28, 2025: Paul Scheduled to Face Julio César Chávez Jr.
On June 28, 2025, Jake Paul is scheduled to face Julio César Chávez Jr. in a 10-round cruiserweight bout in Anaheim, CA.
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