Logan Paul is a controversial individual who has attracted great interest as a YouTuber, wrestler, and boxer. However, his gaining recognition has been defaced by several controversies that have released him to the establishment within the audience’s mind.
Being a WWE star, he is always booed due to the list of controversies he has been involved with. It might also put the creative team under pressure, in case they want to push him beyond a certain point. Also, it would be risky to put a world title on him as it might led to fans backlash. In this article we will evaluate the many controversies surrounding Logan Paul that have made his identity to the public and made him defamed.
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Suicide Forest Incident Controversy (December 2017)
One of Logan Paul’s most renowned controversies started in December of 2017. He traveled to Japan to film a vlog in Aokigahara, or the “suicide forest”, where he discovered the body of a man who had died by suicide and recorded a video of the body in the vlog. Originally, this video was met with disapproval from the public, and many were shocked by this video ruining a man’s consequence. Mental health experts had things to say about the incident while Paul reportedly was being attacked with malevolent writings.
It was especially criticized for being insensitive and exploitative of a disaster, leading to considerable response directed at Logan Paul. Due to the incident, YouTube restricted ads from playing on Paul’s YouTube channel (though ad revenue on his vlogs is still there) and paused Logan Paul’s engagement in Google.
Tasering Dead Animals (February 2018)
Following the suicide forest controversy the same month, he faced backlash again when Logan filmed a video. In the video, he incapacitated two dead rats he had found on his balcony, leading to many detractors, such as PETA. They scolded Paul for performing such acts, especially young audiences, and that similar type content would desensitize children to real-life forms of savageness. YouTube stated they would not run ads for Paul’s videos further because it was a “pattern of behavior” that did not signify well for advertisers.
Comments on LGBTQ (January 2019)
In January 2019, during the filming of a podcast episode of his podcast, Impaulsive, where Paul made questionable remarks about wanting to “go gay for just one month.” His comments were denounced by news outlets and the advocacy group GLAAD to have exploited and stigmatized members of the LGBTQ community.
Scandal on CryptoZoo (2021-2023)
Logan Paul’s move into cryptocurrency and the launch of CryptoZoo came under attack when it was found that the project failed in its promise. After YouTuber Coffeezilla investigated and uncovered the declaration, Logan Paul was charged with fraud and careless business practices related to the NFT-based game. A legal action lawsuit against Logan Paul was brought forward by investors to recover losses.
Controversy about PRIME Energy Drink (July 2025)
Recently, New York Senator Charles Schumer called for an investigation into his marketing techniques targeting children and for the high caffeine content in the energy drink he developed, PRIME. Even though the product has contained that recommended only for consumption by individuals aged 18 and more than 18, people were quick to criticize the energy drink for potential health risks to children.
In 2025, Logan Paul’s PRIME brand faced a legal dispute with Lionel Messi’s Mas+ over trademark infringement. The controversy escalated when Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, publicly challenged Logan Paul to a fight.
Conclusion
But even through controversies, Logan Paul continues to rename himself to remain in a lot of areas of entertainment, including professional wrestling and boxing. Paul gets unrelated attention not only for these controversies but for his engaging appeal and talent in the match, where Logan Paul has shown his technical skills and entertainment value that repeats with the audience.
Adding to his ambitious and polarizing persona, Logan Paul has publicly announced his intention to run for U.S. President in a specific year. This declaration has sparked further debate about his larger-than-life public image and his ability to transition from entertainer to political figure.
In the end, the controversies Logan Paul faces, in various parts, are all parts of Logan Paul’s public identity as a polarising star.
Vijay Suyal