Major Controversies Surrounding Logan Paul: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Logan Paul.

Logan Paul is an American influencer, entrepreneur, professional wrestler, boxer, and actor. Known for his YouTube channel, Logan Paul Vlogs, he's consistently ranked among Forbes' highest-paid YouTube creators. He co-founded Prime, a beverage company, and Lunchly, a snack brand. Paul hosts the Impaulsive podcast. As a WWE wrestler since 2022, he performs full-time on RAW and is a former WWE United States Champion.

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November 23, 2017: Release of "No Handlebars"

On November 23, 2017, Logan Paul released his single "No Handlebars", which drew heavily on the song "Handlebars" by Flobots, leading to criticism for its lyrical content and unauthorized use of the sample.

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December 2017: Aokigahara Forest Controversy

In December 2017, Logan Paul faced significant controversy after filming and uploading a video to his YouTube channel depicting the corpse of a suicide victim in Aokigahara forest in Japan.

2017: Planeless Pictures Lawsuit

In December 2020, Planeless Pictures sued Logan Paul for the 2017 Aokigahara incident, accusing him of posting the video to escape a movie deal and causing them financial losses.

December 31, 2017: Aokigahara Video Upload

On December 31, 2017, Logan Paul uploaded a vlog to his YouTube channel depicting the recently deceased corpse of a man who had died by hanging himself in Aokigahara, a notorious suicide site in Japan, sparking widespread controversy.

January 1, 2018: Written Apology on Twitter

On January 1, 2018, Logan Paul removed the controversial Aokigahara video from his YouTube channel and issued a written apology on Twitter in response to the backlash.

February 9, 2018: Petition Signatures

By February 9, 2018, a petition urging YouTube to delete Logan Paul's channel had received more than 720,000 signatures as a result of the backlash from the Aokigahara video.

January 2019: Controversial Podcast Statement

In January 2019, Logan Paul made a controversial statement on his podcast implying that being gay is a choice, which received widespread criticism.

2019: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit and Song Removal

In 2019, Flobots sued Logan Paul for copyright infringement regarding the song "No Handlebars", leading to Paul deleting the song from YouTube.

December 2020: Lawsuit by Planeless Pictures

In December 2020, Logan Paul was sued by Planeless Pictures for the 2017 incident in Aokigahara, with accusations that he posted the video to escape a movie deal.

September 2021: Release of CryptoZoo

In September 2021, Logan Paul released an NFT-based game called CryptoZoo, which received mockery for using stock images and was poorly received.

December 2022: Coffeezilla's Docuseries Exposing CryptoZoo

In December 2022, YouTuber Coffeezilla released a docuseries exposing the lack of functionality in Logan Paul's NFT-based game CryptoZoo, despite substantial funding.

January 2023: Apology and Refund Promise for CryptoZoo

In January 2023, Logan Paul apologized for the issues with CryptoZoo and promised a $1.3 million refund for NFT holders after allegations of its lack of functionality were exposed.

January 2023: Pearl the pig abandonment controversy

In January 2023, Logan Paul faced criticism when his former pet pig, Pearl, was found abandoned by The Gentle Barn Sanctuary in California. Pearl was diagnosed with a life-threatening uterus infection after being rescued.

February 2023: Class-Action Lawsuit from Investors

By February 2023, Logan Paul faced a class-action lawsuit from investors in CryptoZoo, highlighting the legal repercussions of the project's issues.

January 2024: Refund Program and Counter-Claim

In January 2024, Logan Paul began a refund program for CryptoZoo investors, offering refunds in exchange for agreements not to sue, and also filed a counter-claim against co-defendants.

June 2024: Defamation Lawsuit Against Coffeezilla

In June 2024, Logan Paul decided to sue Coffeezilla for defamation, despite his earlier apologies, with Coffeezilla claiming the lawsuit was retaliation for requesting a new investigation into Liquid Marketplace.

August 2024: BBC Interview Controversy

In August 2024, the BBC wanted to cover Paul's cryptocurrency controversies and was asked to fly into Puerto Rico in the middle of Hurricane Ernesto. Instead of Paul turning up at his gym for the interview, a lookalike came instead. This was followed by a crowd which shouted abuse at the BBC, then the BBC received a letter from Paul's lawyer, who warned the BBC not to publish what they had found.