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Jake Paul's answer to Adin Ross and Sneako's ‘number of genders’ question leaves internet divided

As Sneako asked Jake Paul how many genders there are, the YouTuber's response caused significant controversy online

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Following a contentious confrontation with Jake Paul that occurred when Sneako and Adin Ross met him in a gym, a clip from their latest collaboration stream with the YouTuber-turned-boxer has gone viral.

The three social media celebrities have a history of several controversies around them, particularly because of their opinions on trans and gender issues.

What did Jake Paul say? 

The younger Paul brother responded to a question from one of the viewers in the brief video in a quite contentious manner. It has been posted numerous times by viewers on X (previously Twitter) since, receiving mixed reactions from netizens.

Currently streaming on Rumble, Nicolas 'Sneako' better known simply as Sneako, is known to have questionable views on gender norms and the LGBTQ+ community.

After meeting Paul, Ross the face of Kick streaming, inquired about the number of genders that exist. He has also previously been known to go on anti-trans rants.

During a discussion about genders between the three, Sneako asked Jake Paul, "Hey Jake, how many genders are there?"

In response to the question, Jake Paul humorously said, "There's actually three. Male, female and mentally ill." 

Sneako Updates uploaded the clip on X with the caption, "Sneako asks Jake Paul how many genders are there."

Both of the Paul brothers have seen a fair share of controversy recently, with Logan currently being consistently trolled on social media by Dillon Danis about his fiancee Nina Agdal.

While Jake has discussed the subject, many have criticized him for using the occasion to promote his app, Bets, rather than stand up for his brother. 

Regarding the video from the most recent stream, Sneako asked Jake Paul about genders because he was referring to a lady, and the Rumble streamer said something questionable by inquiring as to whether she was trans or "normal."

To which Jake Paul replied, "Uh, she is actually, bro. Yeah you gotta ask these days, it's a good question."

Fans baffled by Jake Paul's take on genders

Many of Sneako's and Jake's fans have soundly supported his statement on social media, with many pointing out how different the answer would have been if it was Logan Paul. Some criticized Paul but it was not for his remarks.

A user commented, "I bet he will issue a public apology after his liberal masters give him a call." A second user wrote, "If Jake Paul doesn't apologize for this I might become a fan."

A third user also said, "W Jake, not because of what he said. But because he actually stands by it." Another person wrote, "Fair play jake! Just how I would put it."

One Sneako fan also said, with uncertainty," W Jake Paul?" A sixth person wrote, "Jake doesn't care about Igbt people to cancel him."