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, wrestler, entrepreneur, boxer, and actor. He is known for his popular YouTube channel, ranking among the highest-paid YouTube creators. Paul co-founded Prime beverage company and Lunchly snack brand. He also hosts the Impaulsive podcast. In professional wrestling, Paul is signed with WWE, performing on Smackdown and is a former WWE United States Champion.

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

November 23, 2017: "No Handlebars" Single Release and Controversy

On November 23, 2017, Logan Paul released his single "No Handlebars", which was criticized for its perceived sexual objectification of women and unauthorized sampling of Flobots' song "Handlebars".

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December 2017: Aokigahara Forest Controversy

In December 2017, Logan Paul filmed a video in Aokigahara forest, a notorious suicide site in Japan, showing the corpse of a suicide victim and uploaded the footage to his YouTube channel, sparking widespread criticism.

2017: Lawsuit by Planeless Pictures

In 2017, Logan Paul posted a video including a recently deceased suicide victim, which led to a lawsuit by Planeless Pictures in December 2020. Planeless Pictures accused him of posting the video in order to escape a movie deal he had with them where he would star in, write, and produce their film Airplane Mode. They also claimed that the video led to Google suspending their contract with them, leaving them $3 million in debt.

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, sparking widespread condemnation.

January 1, 2018: Written Apology on Twitter

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

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

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

January 2019: "Going Gay" Controversy

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

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

On September 4, 2019, it was announced that Logan Paul would make his professional boxing debut in a rematch against KSI, to be broadcast on DAZN. At the UK press conference for the rematch, Paul stirred controversy by making insensitive comments about abortions.

2019: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

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

December 2020: Lawsuit by Planeless Pictures

In December 2020, Logan Paul was sued by Planeless Pictures for the 2017 Aokigahara incident, alleging the video was posted to escape a movie deal and caused financial damages.

May 6, 2021: Press Conference Brawl with Floyd Mayweather

On May 6, 2021, at a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, Jake Paul, Logan's brother, instigated a brawl with Floyd Mayweather by removing his hat, leading to an angry confrontation.

September 2021: CryptoZoo Release and Criticism

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 CryptoZoo Docuseries

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

January 2023: Apology and Refund Promise for CryptoZoo

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

January 2023: Criticism over abandoned pet pig

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

February 2023: Class-Action Lawsuit over CryptoZoo

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

January 2024: CryptoZoo Refund Program Begins

In January 2024, Logan Paul started a refund program for CryptoZoo NFT holders, offering refunds to those who agreed not to sue.

June 2024: Defamation Lawsuit Against Coffeezilla

In June 2024, Logan Paul sued Coffeezilla for defamation, following Coffeezilla's investigation into Liquid Marketplace.

August 2024: BBC Interview Controversy

In August 2024, the BBC attempted to interview Logan Paul in Puerto Rico regarding cryptocurrency controversies but encountered a lookalike and hostile crowd instead. A letter from Paul's lawyer followed, warning the BBC against publishing their findings.