YouTube Stars Who Killed Their Careers In A Matter Of Seconds
Published -
- May 4, 2018
- 2:00 pm
Some YouTube stars have squeaky clean records and ultra-promising futures as top influencers.
But on the other hand, there are a massive amount of YouTube stars whose success has been irreversibly overshadowed by controversy. Whether they were dropped from major deals or labeled as social outcasts as a result of their actions, here are the YouTube stars who killed their careers in a matter of seconds…
Logan Paul | 0:22
Jeffree Star | 1:10
PewDiePie | 1:50
Veronica Rose and Jason Sampson | 2:34
Sam Pepper | 3:18
Patrick Starrr | 4:05
Nicole Arbour | 4:47
What are some examples of YouTube stars whose careers have come to an abrupt end due to their behavior or actions?
The rise of social media and the internet has given birth to a new generation of stars known as “YouTubers”. These online celebrities have amassed millions of followers and endorsements, red-carpet appearances – essentially making them the engine of the digital age. However, like bricks in a house of cards, some YouTube stars have seen their careers come crumbling down in a matter of seconds. Here are some of the YouTubers who contributed to committing such a career-ending fallout:
1. Logan Paul: Known for his prank videos, Logan Paul’s YouTube channel had over 17 million subscribers when he uploaded a video of a suicide victim in the Aokigahara forest in Japan. This video sparked widespread outrage, leading YouTube to temporarily suspend his account.
2. PewDiePie: A Swedish YouTuber, PewDiePie was once the most subscribed individual on YouTube. However, in 2017, he lost multiple sponsorships and deals after making multiple racist and anti-Semitic remarks in his videos.
3. Laura Lee: A beauty YouTuber, Laura Lee’s career ended almost instantly when old tweets resurfaced where she made racist, offensive comments. She lost over 300k subscribers in 24 hours and several sponsorships
4. Tana Mongeau: After a failed convention planning, Tana Mongeau uploaded a video titled “Tanacon: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” where she falsely claimed that the venue was packed and had to be shut down. This caused a severe backlash, leading her to lose credibility with her fans.
5. James Charles: Another beauty YouTuber, James Charles lost a record-breaking amount of followers after a feud emerged between him and fellow YouTuber, Tati Westbrook. Tati called out James for promoting a rival’s products among other issues, causing him to lose millions of subscribers overnight.
These are just a few of the YouTube stars whose careers have come to a grinding halt in seconds. While social media fame can provide incredible opportunities, it can also be a double-edged sword, especially when one’s behavior is exposed or inappropriate. It is essential for these online celebrities to be responsible and to use their platforms for good. Ultimately, the downfall of YouTube stars teaches us that with great power comes great responsibility, and one must always think before uploading a video.
