Jake Paul

Jake Paul is a well-known YouTuber, social media personality, entrepreneur and professional boxer. His career took off with Vine and, eventually, he ventured into acting and established himself in diverse entertainment niches. Due to his intense love for villainous characters and his outspoken personality, Internet has dubbed him ‘The Problem Child’. Jake has been featured in Forbes’ highest-paid YouTubers’ list. As of 2023, Jake has amassed over 73 million followers across social media platforms.

Jake Paul is a well-known YouTuber, social media personality, entrepreneur and professional boxer. His career took off with Vine and, eventually, he ventured into acting and established himself in diverse entertainment niches. Due to his intense love for villainous characters and his outspoken personality, Internet has dubbed him ‘The Problem Child’. Jake has been featured in Forbes’ highest-paid YouTubers’ list. As of 2023, Jake has amassed over 73 million followers across social media platforms.

Early childhood and family background

Jake was born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Pamela Ann Stepnick and Gregory Paul (realtor). Both his parents were Internet personalities, who were reputed for being hardworkers in their respective careers. Jake is known for his mixed ancestry, including English, Irish, Scottish, Jewish, Welsh and German. He and his elder brother, Logan Paul, grew up in Westlake, Ohio. Logan is also a renowned YouTuber and WWE star. Both the brothers started filming themselves when Jake was around 10 years old. Their parents have been very supportive of both the brothers and their dreams.

Education

‘The Problem Child’ has spent most of his life in Ohio from where he finished his schooling and college studies. He went to West Lake High school and then attended Cleveland State University. Jake, like his brother, was a bright student who participated in a lot of extracurricular activities. Before rising to fame and becoming a successful YouTuber, Jake was a high school wrestler, probably why he became one eventually.

Social Media Followers

The famed internet personality known for his fighting and acting skills and, at time, notoriety, Jake, has amassed 20.5 million subscribers on YouTube, 25.2 million followers on Instagram, 769K followers on Threads, 4.6 million followers on Twitter, 5.7 million followers on Facebook and 17.3 million followers on TikTok.

Jake Paul Career

Entertainment Industry

2013–2016: Jake's Journey Through Vine,YouTube, and Bizaardvark
● In September 2013, Jake embarked on his journey to stardom by creating and sharing videos on the social media platform Vine
● His Vine content quickly resonated with audiences, leading to an impressive following of 5.3 million and an astonishing 2 billion views before the platform shut down

YouTube (2014):
● Taking the next significant step in his online career, Jake expanded his presence by launching his YouTube channel in May 2014
● On this platform, Jake’s content became synonymous with daring pranks, controversial material, and his foray into the world of hip-hop music
● Paul's rising popularity on Vine and YouTube did not go unnoticed, earning him a coveted role in the Disney Channel series "Bizaardvark"
● Within the show, Jake portrayed a character known for accepting and executing audacious requests
● However, despite his involvement, a significant turn of events occurred during the second season of the series on July 22, 2017, when Disney Channel made a public announcement that Jake would be exiting the show
● This decision was heavily influenced by a wave of complaints from Jake's neighbors, who voiced concerns about disruptions caused by his pranks, lively parties, potential fire hazards, and the substantial gatherings of his fan base in their neighborhood
● The official announcement of his departure was prompted by a news report from KTLA, shedding light on the grievances raised by Jake's neighbors
● Jake himself affirmed this news through his Twitter account, expressing his intention to shift his focus towards the development of his brand, the management of his YouTube channel, the exploration of entrepreneurial ventures, and the pursuit of roles in more mature productions
●Around that time, he had been terminated from the Disney series "Bizaardvark". Disney acted swiftly to facilitate Paul's departure from the
show, Their primary motivation was to effectively manage and mitigate the negative publicity that had arisen due to a report
by KTLA. The KTLA report had generated adverse publicity surrounding Jake’s involvement with "Bizaardvark"
● Disney's decision to expedite his exit was aimed at addressing and reducing the impact of this negative publicity. In addition to publicity concerns, Disney also sought to proactively address persistent neighborhood issues related to Jake's presence

2017–2019:

Jake Paul's Ventures in Music, Business, and Team 10: The inception of Team 10 and the launch of TeamDom (2016-2017):
● In 2016, Jake initiated the formation of Team 10, an entertainment collective aimed at creating engaging content
● On his 20th birthday, which was January 17, 2017, Jake took a significant step by establishing TeamDom, a media company. TeamDom was established with a specific mission, i.e, to serve as an influencer marketing management and creative agency specializing in the realm of teen entertainment
● To support this venture, he secured $1 million in financing after several notable investors showed confidence in TeamDom's vision and potential. These investors included Danhua Capital, Horizons Alpha, Vayner Capital, Sound Ventures & A-Grade Investments, and Adam Zeplain, who contributed to the company's initial financing

Music Career

• On May 30, 2017, Jake released his first single "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Team 10, along with its music video
  ● The song featured vocals from Team 10 members, including Nick Crompton, Chance Sutton, Ivan and Emilio Martinez, and Tessa Brooks
  ● The music video garnered over 70 million views in one month but also became one of the most disliked videos on the platform
• "It's Everyday Bro" debuted and peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
  ● In 2017, Jake also released and later deleted several singles, such as "Ohio Fried Chicken," "Jerika," "No Competition," "That Ain't on the News," and "Litmas." These deletions were due to various reasons, including his breakup with Erika Costell in 2018
  ● On November 22, 2017, Jake released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro," featuring American rapper Gucci Mane instead of Team 10, along with a new music video
  ● In 2018, he released the single "Malibu" with former Team 10 member Chad Tepper, accompanied by a music video
  ● Another single, "My Teachers" and its music video featuring former Team 10 members Sunny Malouf and Anthony Trujillo was released on May 11, 2018
  ● On May 24, 2018, Jake released two singles, "Randy Savage" and "Cartier Vision." "Randy Savage" featured Team 10 and hip-hop duo Jitt & Quan, while "Cartier Vision" featured Anthony and the hip-hop duo. The music video for the latter was released on September 12, the same year
  ● On August 15, 2018, he released the single "Champion," along with a music video. The song served as a diss track directed at his boxing
  opponent, Deji Olatunji (ComedyShortsGamer), ahead of their fight on August 25
• During the summer of 2018, Jake and Team 10 embarked on a North American tour, where they performed their songs
  ● Throughout the year, Team 10 members gradually left the group one by one
  ● In 2018, Jake was ranked second on Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTubers
  ● On March 1, 2019, Jake released yet another song "I'm Single," accompanied by a music video. The song focused on his feelings about being single and addressed his breakup with Erika Costell
  ● As of September 2019, the social media accounts associated with Team 10 remained inactive. This led to speculation that Team 10 may have disbanded, and Jake might have formed a new team or pursued individual endeavors
  ● On December 13, 2019, Jake released the single "These Days" along with a music video, which featured model Julia Rose. In this song, Jake rapped about his past long-distance relationship with ex-girlfriend, Alissa Violet. However, after less than a year later, the song was removed from all streaming services
  ● On July 24, 2020, Jake released the single "Fresh Outta London" along with its music video. The music video for "Fresh Outta London" was filmed during a party hosted at Jake's residence in Calabasas, California, on July 11, 2020
  ● Videos and pictures from the party circulated online, drawing significant national attention. Calabasas Mayor Alicia Weintraub publicly criticized Jake for hosting the party, expressing concerns about public safety and adherence to regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic
  ● On September 10, 2020, Jake released another single titled "23," accompanied by a music video filmed at his own house. Notably, the music video only featured Jake's older brother, Logan, and included clips of Jake with a few of his friends. The title of the song, "23," referenced Jake's age at the time and also paid homage to the jersey number of American former basketball player Michael Jordan
  ● On October 15, 2020, Jake unveiled his single "Dummy”. The song featured Canadian rapper TVGucci, who is part of Canadian rapper Drake's record label, OVO Sound. Additionally, a lyric video for the track was uploaded to Jake's YouTube channel six days later, on October 21, 2020.

2021–present:

Sports Industry
● In 2021, Jake founded 'Boxing Bullies', an organization with a primary mission to support and empower young individuals in their battle against bullying
● The same year, Jake initiated the 'Anti Fund’. Collaborating with serial entrepreneur Geoffrey Woo, this endeavor introduced an innovative investment model. The 'Anti Fund' allowed both investors and fans to contribute to the fund through quarterly subscriptions, facilitated by
Angel List's Rolling Funds platform
● Notably, the 'Anti Fund' orchestrated a successful investment round for the sports gambling company Simplebet Inc., raising a substantial $30 million in financing by August 2021
● In 2021, Jake co-founded 'Most Valuable Promotions' (MVP) in collaboration with his adviser, Nakisa Bidarian. In September 2021, MVP made a significant move by signing Amanda Serrano for a promotional deal
● In May 2022, Jake garnered notable recognition by securing a place on the prestigious Forbes list. He was featured on the Forbes list for being one of the highest-paid athletes. Forbes' estimation indicated that Jake had earned a substantial $38 million during the specified period
● In August 2022, Jake ventured into the realm of sports media and mobile betting by establishing a company called "Betr". He partnered with Joey Levy, the founder of Simplebet, for this venture
● Jake claimed to have secured $50 million in series-A funding to support the growth and development of "Betr"
● In January 2023, Jake signed a multiyear contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Under this agreement, he would co-found and compete in a new pay-per-view division within PFL, known as Super Fight
● Additionally, he assumed the official role of "head of fighter advocacy" within the organization, further solidifying his presence in the world of combat sports

Boxing career

Amateur career
Paul vs Deji (August 25, 2018):
● On August 25, 2018, Jake, alongside Logan, engaged in a pair of amateur white-collar boxing matches. Their opponents were YouTuber KSI and his younger brother, Deji Olatunji

• Jake's fight against Deji was positioned as the chief undercard bout, leading up to the main event featuring KSI and Logan. In the match, Jake emerged victorious, securing a technical knockout (TKO) in the fifth round of the contest

Professional career
Paul vs AnEsonGib (January 30, 2020):
● Jake's professional debut against YouTuber AnEsonGib was held in Miami. It co-featured the WBO world middleweight title bout between
Demetrius Andrade and Luke Keeler
● Jake won via TKO in the first round

Paul vs Robinson (November 28, 2020):
● In Jake's second professional boxing match, he faced former professional basketball player Nate Robinson. This fight was featured on the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition match

• Jake Paul emerged victorious with a knockout (KO) in the second round

Paul vs. Askren (April 17, 2021):
● Jake's third professional fight was against former MMA champion Ben Askren. It took place in Atlanta, with Jake winning by TKO in the first round
● It generated 1.45 million pay-per-view buys, facing scrutiny over legitimacy

Paul vs. Woodley (August 29, 2021):
● Jake then faced former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley and won by split decision, with scores of 77–75 for Woodley and 77–75 and 78–74 for Jake

Paul vs. Woodley II (December 18, 2021):
● Originally scheduled against Tommy Fury, Jake Paul faced Tyron Woodley in a rematch. Held in Tampa, Florida, Jake secured victory with a KO in the sixth round, earning KO of the year

Canceled bout with Hasim Rahman Jr. (August 6, 2022):
● Initially set to fight Tommy Fury, the bout was replaced with Hasim Rahman Jr. However, the fight was canceled due to "weight issues," with refunds provided for ticket sales

Paul vs. Silva (October 29, 2022):
● Jake faced former UFC champion Anderson Silva in an eight-round bout and won by unanimous decision, with scores of 78–73
(twice) and 77–74

Paul vs. Fury (February 26, 2023):
● Jake faced Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. Although he managed to knock Fury down in the 8^th round, he ultimately lost via split decision
● The judges' scores were 75–74 in favor of Paul and 76–73 (twice) in favor of Fury

Paul vs. Diaz (August 5, 2023):
● Jake returned to the ring against Nate Diaz in Dallas, Texas. Initially scheduled for 8 rounds, the fight was extended to 10
rounds
● Jake secured a unanimous decision victory with scores of 98–91, 98–91, and 97–92

Mixed Martial Arts Career
Professional Fighter League

• On January 5, 2023, Jake Paul signed a multi-year contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL)

MMA Training and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
● While preparing for his MMA debut, Jake commenced training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
● He trained alongside ADCC head organizer Mo Jassim and ATOS BJJ black belt Michael Perez

Boxing career and honorary titles

Professional career

Win vs. AnEsonGib (January 30, 2020):
● Result: TKO in the 1st round (6 rounds)
● Location: The Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida

Win vs. Nate Robinson (November 28, 2020):
● Result: KO in the 2nd round (6 rounds)
● Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Win vs. Ben Askren (April 17, 2021):
● Result: TKO in the 1st round (8 rounds)
● Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Win vs. Tyron Woodley (August 29, 2021):
● Result: Split Decision (SD) after 8 rounds
● Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio

Win vs. Tyron Woodley (December 18, 2021):
● Result: KO in the 6th round (8 rounds)
● Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

Win vs. Anderson Silva (October 29, 2022):
● Result: Unanimous Decision (UD) after 8 rounds
● Location: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona

Loss vs. Tommy Fury (February 26, 2023):
● Result: Split Decision (SD) after 8 rounds
● Location: Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia

Win vs. Nate Diaz (August 5, 2023):

• Result: Unanimous Decision (UD) after 10 rounds
  ● Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Amateur
Match Against Deji Olatunji (August 25, 2018):
● Result: TKO in the 5th round (6 rounds)
● Location: Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
● Outcome: Jake Paul emerged victorious with a TKO at 1:51 in the 5th round

Honorary titles
● WBC Amateur Champion
● Triller Fight Club Champion
● WBA Champion

Jake Paul Awards and nominations

ESPN Ringside Awards:
● 2021: Knockout of the Year (Won) for Jake's KO of Tyron Woodley
● 2022: Viral Moment of the Year (Runner-up) for Jake's knockdown of Anderson Silva

Shorty Awards (2014):
● Nominated for Vineographer Award
● Nominated for Comedian Award

Sports Illustrated (2021):
● Breakout Boxer of the Year (Won)

Streamy Awards (2017):
● Nominated for Creator of the Year
● Nominated for Breakout Creator

Teen Choice Awards (2017):
● Won Choice Music Web Star
● Won Choice YouTuber

Trivia

• Jake has made guest appearances on popular talk shows like “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
• He played himself in various movies and shows like “School of Rock” and “Walk the Prank”
• Jake has written a New York Times bestselling memoir titled “You Gotta Want It,”. In it, he has provided insights into his journey towards success and offers advice to his readers

Jake Paul’s nickname origin - ‘The Problem Child’

Jake’s controversies over the years, notoriety, his persona love for villainous characters, etc. Earned him the nickname ‘The Problem Child’, which he also used in his professional fight too. “I think a lot of people shamelessly love the villain and I think even more people quietly love the villain and don’t say that they love the villain,” Jake told Inked.

He has engaged in all kind of inappropriate humor and practical jokes, including staged FBI raids, held house parties during Covid-19, fake marriages, and criminal trespass. He has also urged his fans to forgo their education in order to promote his business, and has been accused of sexually assaulting TikTok creator Justine Paradise. It may be challenging for many individuals to be associated with so many controversies and hated by so many people online. However, Jake embraced his status and gone by the moniker "The Problem Child."

Jake Paul Net worth in 2023

As of 2023, Jake Paul’s reported net worth is $310 million. This income primarily stemmed from his active involvement in three boxing matches and various other diverse sources of revenue. He also promotes products for brands, charging huge amount per post.

Annual Income            $65 Million

Boxing Income            $18 Million

Youtube Income          $21 Million

Monthly Income          $5 Million +

Annual Expenses        $3 Million +

Assets

Cars- He owns 12 luxury four-wheelers, including Bentley, Lamborghini Huracán, Porsche Panamera, Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bugatti Divo, Ferrari Roma , BMW Z4.

Real Estate- Jake owns over ten properties across the United States. He has luxurious villas and flats in California, New York, Los Angeles, etc. He reportedly has a huge mansion in Puerto Rico also.

Yachts- He has 3 luxury yatchs worth $12 Million or more

Watch Collection- He has expansive watch collections from Richard Mille, Patek Philippe, F.P Journe, Montblanc, Baume & Mercier, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc.

Endorsements and brand sponsorships

Brands reach out to Jake to promote their products. He asks for $75K for each of these brand-related or sponsored posts. Through these marketing promotions, Jake brings in about $4 million annually. Fashion is something he loves deeply, and so, he frequently uses his wardrobe to display his own sense of style. He has even worked in collaboration with companies that produce apparel. He has endorsement deals with BooHooman, DraftKings, RNBO Clothing, and Celsius.

Investments

Jake has smartly invested over $20 millions in stocks and gold reserves. His asset portfolio includes cash reserves worth $40 million and his investment portfolio has 18 stocks valued at $35 million. In bank deposits and government bonds, he has put in over $13 million, from which he earns and annual interest and dividend payments. He gets $3 million rent annually.

Gold Reserves - $600K +

Stock Portfolio - $300K+

Investment - $20M +

Ventures

Jake has many ventures under his wing:

• He ventured into the realm of sports media and mobile betting by establishing a company called "Betr"
• He has a partnership with a brand called “Fanjoy” through which he created and sells merchandise to his fans
• He has his on merchandise line which offers clothing, accessories, and other items featuring his logo and branding
• Jake also launched his own influencer marketing agency, TeamDom, which focuses on influencer marketing and brand collaborations

Jake Paul Dating life and partners

Jutta Leerdam - Jake Paul is currently dating Dutch speed skater and six-time world champion Jutta Leerdam. The couple went public in April 2023, confirming their relationship on Instagram.

Julia Rose - In February 2020, Jake made his relationship public with model Julia Rose with a photo of them kissing. The following month, he officially proposed to her. They first met in late 2019, when she starred in Jake’s “These Days” music video. Their relationship didn’t last for long and they broke up few weeks later. However, in June 2020 they got back together, but finally broje up in December 2022 after their on and off relationship.

Alissa Violet - Jake and his Team 10 member Alissa Violet dated for a while before a messy break up. Jake also kicked her out of the content group, claiming she cheated on him with his elder brother Logan. Alissa also accused Jake of physically assaulting her at times.

Tana Mongeau - In 2020, Jake was rumored to be dating social media personality Tara Mongeau after they publically got engaged and married, which later turned out to be fake. The aim of the wedding was creating content that’d blow up the internet. Their alleged relationship started out for the sake of views. They later announced they were taking a break and never got back together.

Tessa Brooks - Before leaving Jake’s Team 10 in 2018, Tessa and ‘The Problem Child’ were seen making out in 2017. It was not confirmed if they were in a relationship though.

Erika Costell - Jake and Erika Costell, a fellow content creator, had an on and off relationship, which is believed to have begun in 2017 with the aim of garnering views on YouTube. But, before parting ways in late 2018, reports suggested they seemed to have developed real feelings for each other.

Saxon Sharbino - The year  2014 saw the beginning of Jake and actress Saxon Sharbino's relationship. They broke up, but then got back together in 2017 and made a video together in which they reflected on their former union. After arriving in California, she was his first friend.

Kellie Stewart - Miss Texas Teen USA and model Kellie Stewart and Jake dated briefly in 2014 and split later.

Jake Paul Controversies

• Disturbances in Beverly Grove - According to a July 18, 2017 report, Jake's neighbors in the Beverly Grove area of Los Angeles consulted police and city council members about whether to bring a class-action public nuisance lawsuit against the YouTuber. This happened when Jake made his home location known, which caused hundreds of admirers to assemble in front of his house and noise complaints from nearby residents. On April 24, 2018, Jake was sued for $5 million by Cobra Acquisitions, the business that owns the home. The 2017 public complaints ultimately resulted in Jake's termination from Disney’s “Bizaardvark”.
• Separation from Disney - Disney Channel revealed Paul will be departing “Bizaardvark” on July 22, 2017, in the middle of series’ second season shooting, explaining in a statement “We've mutually agreed that Jake Paul will leave his role on the Disney Channel series “Bizaardvark”. On behalf of the production company, the cast and crew, we thank Jake for his good work on the TV series for the past 18 months and extend our best wishes to him.” The declaration came in response to a KTLA 5 news story about concerns from Jake's neighbors about the noise made by his parties, pranks, and fire dangers, as well as the sizable groups of Paul's admirers congregating in their area. Later, Jake confirmed the announcement on his Twitter page, adding that he will now concentrate more on building his own brand, growing his YouTube channel, starting new businesses, and performing parts for older audiences. Paul later admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Disney, which sought to hasten the process of weaning him off the program as a result of the KTLA episode, had really dismissed him from “Bizaardvark”
• Explicit YouTube videos - Jake posted a video titled "how to fist" on his YouTube account on January 3, 2018, however, it generated criticism since it was sexually graphic and unsuitable for his younger audience. The thumbnail for the video drew criticism since it showed Jake and Erika Costell, who was then his girlfriend, semi-naked on a bed with Costell laying on top of him in a sexual posture. Later, the thumbnail was modified to show Costell and Jake fully clothed and apart from one another. Later, a video with Jake specifically using ‘N-word’ while rapping was obtained by TMZ.
• Feud with Zayn Malik - On February 23, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jake and British singer Zayn Malik got into a fight at the Westgate, a hotel close to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Their rooms were directly across from one another, and when Logan, Jake's elder brother, entered Jake's hotel room, Malik and Jake got into a fight because Jake thought Malik was being rude and disrespectful. Following the encounter, Jake tweeted about it, which caught the attention of American model and Malik's then girlfriend Gigi Hadid. Jake eventually removed his critical comments about Malik and later admitted in a subsequent tweet that he was drunk when he had tweeted about the incident. "Someone needs to take my phone when i'm drunk because I am a f****g idiot," he tweeted. On the 161st edition of his podcast “Impaulsive”, Logan shared the video footage in which he described the entire situation
• Covid-19 controversies - Despite the fatal Covid-19 pandemic, Jake had a sizable party at his Calabasas, California, house on July 11, 2020. Numerous individuals showed up at his doorstep. Calabasas mayor Alicia Weintraub expressed displeasure following complaints from neighbors and footage that appeared on social media. “They're having this large party, no social distancing, no masks, it’s just a huge disregard for everything that everybody is trying to do to get things back to functioning. It's really just a party acting like COVID does not exist, it's acting like businesses aren't closed,” the Mayor said. She later added that the city was looking into "all of our options" regarding penalties for Jake and the attendees of the party. Jake sparked further Covid-related controversy on November 25, 2020 as a result of remarks he made in an interview with The Daily Beast. Paul stated that Covid-19 was a "hoax," that "98 percent of news [about COVID-19] is fake," and that he thought the measures against Covid-19 in the United States should end, calling them "the most detrimental thing to our society" when interviewer Marlow Stern asked Jake if he regretted his words and actions regarding the July 11 party. Then, erroneously asserting that the flu killed as many Americans in 2020 as Covid-19 did, he added that "medical professionals have [recently] also said that masks do absolutely nothing to prevent the spread of coronavirus" before calling those same professionals "dozens of my medical friends." Stern questioned Jake's statements, and he said, "You're arrogant. You want clickbait, you're incredibly conceited, and I've never even heard of you, they all say. The interview drew criticism from several people and media sources, including Tyler Oakley, a fellow YouTuber, who labeled Jake "aggressively ignorant" and "embarrassing”
• Sexual assault allegations - Justine Paradise, a TikTok star, said in a video posted on April 9, 2021 that Jake had touched her without her permission and coerced her into oral sex during an incident at the Team 10 House in 2019. In response, Jake said, "To be clear, this claim made against me is 100% false. Sexual assault accusations aren't something that I, or anyone else, should ever take lightly." Paradise said she got intimidation and death threats as a result of the accusation in a subsequent video. A piece on ‘The Problem Child’ in The New York Times on April 22, 2021 included a second charge made by actress and model Railey Lollie. Lollie, who started working for Jake when she was 17 years old, claimed that he once called her "jailbait" and touched her inappropriately
• Investigation in Puerto Rico - The Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources looked into Jake on May 15, 2021, since he was seen on a video riding a motorized vehicle on the island's beaches, which was afterwards taken down. In order to save native species, including sea turtles, it is forbidden to ride motorized vehicles on Puerto Rico's beaches. Jake apologized and said he didn't mean to hurt anyone
• SEC fine for undisclosed cryptocurrencies sponsorship - Jake was one of eight famous people who were accused of breaking investor protection rules by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March 2023 by advocating cryptocurrencies without disclosing that he was being paid to do so. He paid off the charges for more than $400,000 without acknowledging or disputing the allegations.

Lesser known facts about Jake Paul

1. Jake Paul exchanged vows with Tana Mongeau in July 2019. Since it was just for content creation, they didn’t obtain a marriage license.
2. In 2013 right before his Vine career kickstarted, he trained to be a Navy Seal.
3. In 2017, when Jake was invited to the White House, he played a prank and didn’t leave until 3:30 am.
4. Jake has been to jail and in 2018, he uploaded a video to his YouTube channel explaining why.
5. Jake’s favorite musician is Eminem and his favorite actor is Christian Bale.
6. Jake formed a YouTube collective called Team 10, where social media influencers collaborate on various projects and create content together.
7. In 2016, Jake published a book titled “You Gotta Want It,” in which he talks about success and shares life experiences.
8. Jake is known for his philanthropic efforts and initiatives. He donates and raises funds for worthwhile causes.
9. Jake is vocal about mental health issues and in the past has promoted mental health awareness on his platform. He openly discussed his own struggles and encouraged others to seek help as and when required.
10. Jake has a tattoo on his forearm that reads -- My Mindset Is My Power