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 notable for his presence across various domains. He gained initial fame as a YouTube influencer, building a subscriber base exceeding 23 million. This success led to recognition on Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTube creators. Paul has since transitioned into professional wrestling with WWE, even holding the United States Championship. Beyond entertainment, he's an entrepreneur, co-founding Prime, a beverage company, and Lunchly, a snack brand. He also hosts the popular Impaulsive podcast. His business ventures extend to the world of venture capital as a General Partner at Anti Fund.

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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.

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2017: Aokigahara incident

In 2017, Logan Paul posted a video including a recently deceased suicide victim which caused a law suit.

December 31, 2017: Aokigahara Suicide Forest Video

On December 31, 2017, Logan Paul uploaded a vlog to his YouTube channel depicting the corpse of a recently-deceased man who had died by hanging himself in Aokigahara forest in Japan, known as the "suicide forest", leading to widespread criticism.

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: Petitions to Delete Logan Paul's Channel

As of February 9, 2018, Several petitions were posted to Change.org urging YouTube to delete Paul's channel in light of the Aokigahara controversy, the largest of which received more than 720,000 signatures.

January 2019: "Going Gay for a Month" Controversy

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

September 4, 2019: Announcement of professional boxing debut against KSI

On September 4, 2019, it was announced that Logan Paul would make his professional boxing debut in a rematch against KSI, broadcast exclusively on DAZN in the United States. The fight was scheduled for November 9 at the Staples Center. During the press conference, Paul made controversial comments regarding abortion, which led to criticism.

2019: Flobots sues Paul for copyright infringement

In 2019, Flobots sued Logan Paul for copyright infringement, and he deleted the song No Handlebars from YouTube.

December 2020: Lawsuit by Planeless Pictures

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

May 6, 2021: Press conference and brawl with Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather

On May 6, 2021, Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather met for the first time at a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, where Jake Paul instigated a brawl with Mayweather by removing his hat.

September 2021: Release of CryptoZoo

In September 2021, Logan Paul released an NFT-based game called CryptoZoo, which was poorly received.

December 2022: Coffeezilla's Docuseries Exposing CryptoZoo

In December 2022, YouTuber Coffeezilla released a docuseries exposing the game CryptoZoo's lack of functionality 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 pig

In January 2023, Logan Paul faced criticism after his former pet pig, Pearl, was found abandoned and in poor health. The Gentle Barn Sanctuary rescued Pearl, who was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening uterus infection. Paul denied any wrongdoing, stating that he responsibly re-homed the pig in 2021.

February 2023: Class-Action Lawsuit for CryptoZoo

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

January 2024: Refund Program for CryptoZoo Investors

In January 2024, Logan Paul began a refund program for CryptoZoo investors who agreed not to sue.

January 27, 2024: Retained United States Championship at Royal Rumble

On January 27, 2024, at the Royal Rumble, Logan Paul retained his United States Championship against Kevin Owens by disqualification after Owens was caught using brass knuckles.

June 2024: Lawsuit against Coffeezilla

In June 2024, Logan Paul decided to sue Coffeezilla for defamation following Coffeezilla's investigation into CryptoZoo.

August 2024: Cryptocurrency controversy and BBC incident

In August 2024, the BBC wanted to interview Logan Paul about his cryptocurrency controversies in Puerto Rico. The BBC alleges that instead of attending, a lookalike came to his gym for the interview amidst Hurricane Ernesto. The BBC was also allegedly abused by a crowd and warned by Paul's lawyer not to publish their findings.