Major Controversies Surrounding Logan Paul: A Detailed Timeline

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

Logan Paul is a multifaceted American personality, primarily known as an influencer and entrepreneur. He gained prominence through his YouTube channel, Logan Paul Vlogs, achieving recognition as one of the platform's highest-paid creators. Beyond online content, Paul co-founded the beverage company Prime and the snack brand Lunchly. He hosts the Impaulsive podcast. In June 2022, he signed with WWE, becoming a part-time wrestler on the Raw brand and even holding the WWE United States Championship, adding another layer to his diverse career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

November 23, 2017: Release of 'No Handlebars'

On November 23, 2017, Logan Paul released his new single, "No Handlebars", which was heavily criticized for its perceived sexual objectification of women and unauthorized use of the sample.

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December 2017: Aokigahara Forest Controversy

In December 2017, Logan Paul visited the Aokigahara forest in Japan and filmed himself finding the corpse of a suicide victim, uploading the footage to his YouTube channel, sparking significant controversy.

2017: Aokigahara Incident

In 2017, Logan Paul posted a video including a recently deceased suicide victim, which resulted in Planeless Pictures suing him in December 2020.

December 31, 2017: Aokigahara Suicide Forest 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, the "suicide forest", causing widespread controversy.

January 1, 2018: Written Apology on Twitter

On January 1, 2018, following the backlash from the Aokigahara video, Logan Paul removed the video and issued a written apology on Twitter.

February 9, 2018: Petition Signatures

As of February 9, 2018, a petition to delete Paul's YouTube channel garnered more than 720,000 signatures following the backlash for the Aokigahara video.

January 2019: Controversial Podcast Remarks

In January 2019, Logan Paul made controversial remarks on his podcast implying that being gay is a choice, resulting in widespread criticism.

2019: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

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

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December 2020: Lawsuit from Planeless Pictures

In December 2020, Logan Paul was sued by Planeless Pictures for the 2017 Aokigahara incident.

May 6, 2021: Press Conference Brawl with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

On May 6, 2021, at a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, Jake Paul, Logan Paul's brother, instigated a brawl with Floyd Mayweather Jr. by removing Mayweather's hat.

September 2021: CryptoZoo Release

In September 2021, Logan Paul released an NFT-based game called CryptoZoo.

December 2022: Coffeezilla's Docuseries

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

January 2023: Apology and Refund Promise

In January 2023, Logan Paul apologized for CryptoZoo and promised a $1.3 million refund for NFT holders.

January 2023: Criticism after former pet pig found abandoned

In January 2023, Logan Paul faced criticism when his former pet pig, Pearl, was found abandoned by The Gentle Barn Sanctuary in California. The pig was diagnosed with a life-threatening uterus infection but recovered. Paul denied any wrongdoing, stating he re-homed the pig responsibly in 2021.

February 2023: Class-Action Lawsuit

In February 2023, Logan Paul faced a class-action lawsuit from investors related to CryptoZoo.

January 2024: Refund Program Begins

In January 2024, Logan Paul began a refund program for CryptoZoo NFT holders, offering refunds to those agreeing not to sue, and he 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, after Coffeezilla requested a new investigation into Liquid Marketplace.

August 2024: BBC Interview Incident in Puerto Rico

In August 2024, the BBC wanted to interview Logan Paul in Puerto Rico about his cryptocurrency controversies. Instead of Logan Paul, a lookalike appeared, and the BBC was met with an abusive crowd. Subsequently, the BBC received a warning from Paul's lawyer not to publish their findings.