YouTuber MrBeast has recently ended his partnership with Ava Kris Tyson, a longtime collaborator and familiar face on his channel. Tyson is now embroiled in a controversy involving serious accusations.
After the news of MrBeast’s decision to end their association, Jimmy (MrBeast’s real name) has spoken out about the allegations that Tyson groomed a teenager. Although he previously defended Tyson, MrBeast has now launched a third-party investigation into the matter.
YouTuber MrBeast: I am Disgusted
Taking to X, the star Youtuber wrote, “Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson’s behaviour online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts.”
MrBeast stated that after reviewing information online and examining the details, he has decided to remove Ava Kris Tyson from his team, channel, and any associations with her. He emphasized that he does not support or condone her inappropriate actions.
He said, “I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast. I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions.”
The top-earning YouTuber further mentioned, “I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings.”
Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson’s behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts.
During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure…
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) July 25, 2024
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Who is Ava Kris Tyson?
Ava Kris Tyson has been an integral part of MrBeast’s success since the channel’s inception in 2012. Tyson, who recently came out as transgender, was a consistent presence on the platform as it grew to become the most subscribed YouTube channel, boasting an impressive 300 million subscribers. Known for participating in numerous prank and challenge videos, Tyson also played a key role in the popular “Beast Reacts” channel, where they commented on viral internet content.
In March 2023, Tyson surprised many by revealing on Twitter that she and her wife had been living apart for a year. She also announced that she had begun hormone replacement therapy and would be using she/her pronouns, along with a slight name change earlier in the year. These changes were significant for fans to take in.
The controversy around Tyson escalated with recent allegations that she sent inappropriate messages to a fan when she was 20, and the fan was only 13. The now 20-year-old fan, Lava, has denied these claims. Despite both parties refuting the accusations, Tyson faced a wave of online backlash, including unverified accusations of grooming and transphobic attacks. As a result, she decided to step away and apologized for the situation.
