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 recognized as an influencer, professional wrestler, entrepreneur, boxer, and actor. Gaining prominence through his YouTube channel with over 23 million subscribers, he has been featured on Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTube creators. Paul co-founded the beverage company Prime and the snack brand Lunchly. He also hosts the Impaulsive podcast, boasting over four million subscribers. Since 2022, he has been signed with WWE, performing part-time and holding the title of former WWE United States Champion.

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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 drew heavily on a sample of the song "Handlebars" by the American alternative hip hop group Flobots and was criticized for its perceived sexual objectification of women.

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December 2017: Aokigahara Forest Controversy

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

2017: Lawsuit from Planeless Pictures

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

December 31, 2017: Aokigahara Corpse 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, leading to widespread criticism.

January 1, 2018: Written Apology on Twitter

On January 1, 2018, Logan Paul removed the Aokigahara video from his YouTube channel and followed up with a written apology on Twitter.

February 9, 2018: Petition to Delete Paul's Channel

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

January 2019: "Going Gay" Controversy

In January 2019, Logan Paul remarked on the Impaulsive podcast that he was "gonna attempt to go gay for just one month," receiving widespread criticism for implying that being gay is a choice.

September 4, 2019: Professional Boxing Debut Announcement and Abortion Comments

On September 4, 2019, it was announced that Logan Paul would make his professional boxing debut in a rematch against KSI. At the UK press conference, Paul stirred controversy by accusing KSI of having five abortions, leading to widespread criticism.

2019: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

In 2019, Flobots sued Logan Paul for copyright infringement after he sampled their song for his song "No Handlebars". Paul eventually deleted the song from YouTube.

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's brother, instigated an angry brawl with Floyd Mayweather after removing Mayweather's hat.

September 2021: Release of CryptoZoo

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

December 2022: Coffeezilla's Docuseries on CryptoZoo

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

January 2023: Apology and Refund Promise for CryptoZoo

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

January 2023: Criticism for Abandoned Pet Pig

In January 2023, Logan Paul faced criticism after his former pet pig, "Pearl", was found abandoned in California. The pig was rescued and diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening uterus infection.

February 2023: Class-Action Lawsuit for CryptoZoo

By February 2023, Logan Paul faced a class-action lawsuit from investors in CryptoZoo.

January 2024: CryptoZoo Refund Program

In January 2024, a refund program began for CryptoZoo, where Logan Paul offered refunds to those agreeing not to sue, and he also filed a counter-claim against co-defendants.

June 2024: Lawsuit Against Coffeezilla

In June 2024, Logan Paul decided to sue Coffeezilla for defamation, despite his earlier apologies regarding CryptoZoo.

August 2024: Cryptocurrency Controversy and BBC Interview

In August 2024, the BBC attempted to interview Logan Paul about his cryptocurrency controversies in Puerto Rico, but a lookalike appeared instead. The BBC was also reportedly subjected to abuse and later received a warning from Paul's lawyer.