Ludwig defends MrBeast amid backlash over 'I built 100 wells in Africa' video: 'Let's do better journalism'
TOKYO, JAPAN: In a new video, popular content creator Ludwig came to the defense of fellow YouTuber MrBeast amid the controversy surrounding MrBeast's video titled "I built 100 wells in Africa."
Ludwig cited poor journalism as the root cause of the problem and expressed his support for MrBeast.
Ludwig weighs in on MrBeast's cancellation controversy
Ludwig began the video by explaining his recent decrease in upload frequency, emphasizing his desire to create videos on subjects he is knowledgeable about and passionate about.
"You may have noticed that I haven't been posting as much, but it's not for want of content. However, I want to create videos about subjects I'm knowledgeable about and care about."
Ludwig then delved into the topic of MrBeast's controversy.
The central theme of Ludwig's video was criticism of those who were "canceling" MrBeast and attributing the controversy to subpar journalism.
Ludwig expressed his belief that MrBeast's actions should be celebrated rather than criticized, regardless of his race. He noted that MrBeast had taken it upon himself to address the issue of water access for half a million people in Africa by digging 100 wells.
Ludwig emphasized the importance of using one's resources and money to benefit others.
Ludwig continued, "Perhaps MrBeast is getting canceled because he is a white man and came in and solved this issue with no access to water for half a million people."
Ludwig's video aimed to shift the focus from MrBeast's actions to the quality of journalism that led to the controversy. He argued that the issue was not MrBeast's efforts to make a positive impact but rather the inadequacies of some reporting on the subject.
Towards the end of the video, he refutes the rumor that MrBeast was actually canceled as a result of his recent work in Africa. He continues, "Let's do better f**king journalism next year baby," before ending.
What was the backlash about?
MrBeast responds to skeptics of his activism after uploading a video where he helped build 100 wells in Africa:
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 5, 2023
“I already know I’m gonna get canceled because I uploaded a video helping people, and to be 100% clear, I don’t care.“ pic.twitter.com/Y0nFLkNDRU
MrBeast, one of the most prominent content creators on YouTube with over 200 million subscribers, recently faced backlash for a video he posted titled "I built 100 wells in Africa." Some critics took issue with this video, leading to discussions about the creator potentially being "canceled."
In response to the backlash, MrBeast expressed his indifference to the situation, stating, "To be 100% clear, I don't care. I already know I'm gonna get canceled because I uploaded a video helping people."
With a massive following of over 200 million subscribers on YouTube, MrBeast is renowned for his uplifting and generous content, which often involves giving away substantial sums of money to random people in public.
However, despite his positive intentions, MrBeast has not been immune to criticism, particularly in response to a video he uploaded titled "I built 100 wells in Africa." This video led to negative comments and controversy.