Logan Paul

Logan Paul
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Name	Logan Paul
Birth date	April 1, 1995
Birth place	Westlake, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	YouTuber, actor, professional wrestler
Years active	2013–present
Known for	Vlogging, Impaulsive, WWE
Relatives	Jake Paul (brother)

Logan Paul is an American social media personality, professional wrestler, and entrepreneur who gained prominence on the video-sharing platform YouTube. His career, marked by viral content and significant controversy, has expanded into boxing, podcasting, and entertainment. Paul co-founded the Maverick clothing line and the Prime Hydration drink brand with fellow influencer KSI. He is signed to WWE, performing on its SmackDown brand.

Early life and education

Logan Paul was born in Westlake, Ohio, to Pamela Stepnick and Greg Paul. He attended Westlake High School, where he was a standout OHSAA wrestler and football player, achieving state championship placements. Paul later enrolled at Ohio University, majoring in industrial engineering, but left before graduating to pursue a career on Vine in Los Angeles. His early foray into content creation was alongside his younger brother, Jake Paul, with both gaining initial followings on the now-defunct platform.

Career

Paul's career skyrocketed on YouTube, where his vlog-style channels amassed tens of millions of subscribers, featuring elaborate stunts and collaborations with creators like KSI and Mike Majlak. This led to acting roles in films such as The Thinning and appearances on YouTube Red series. He ventured into boxing, participating in high-profile white-collar matches against KSI under the promotion of Matchroom Boxing, and later fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition. In 2022, Paul signed with WWE, quickly becoming a featured performer on SmackDown and competing at events like WrestleMania. He also co-hosts the Impaulsive podcast and is a co-founder of the beverage company Prime Hydration with KSI.

Controversies

Paul has been involved in numerous controversies that have sparked widespread media criticism and responses from YouTube. In 2017, he posted a video filmed in Japan's Aokigahara forest that featured a suicide victim, leading to massive backlash and temporary demonetization from YouTube. He has faced allegations for insensitive behavior, including tasering dead rats and a 2023 lawsuit regarding NFT project CryptoZoo. His conduct has been criticized by public figures and organizations, including British authorities for a London Underground stunt. These incidents have significantly impacted his public perception and prompted discussions about social media responsibility.

Personal life

Paul resides in Los Angeles and is in a relationship with model Nina Agdal. He is the elder brother of Jake Paul, with whom he has had a publicly tumultuous relationship. Paul is an avid supporter of the Cleveland Cavaliers and has invested in various ventures beyond entertainment, including Blockchain technology. He has spoken openly about his use of psychedelics for mental health and his affiliation with the Christian faith.

Filmography and discography

His film appearances include leading roles in the YouTube Premium films The Thinning and its sequel The Thinning: New World Order, and cameos in Airplane Mode. Paul voiced the character of Drax in a YouTube parody series and appeared in the Biodome remake The Space Between Us. His music releases, primarily through Maverick Records, include the singles "2016" and "Help Me Help You" featuring Why Don't We. His documentary Logan Paul: The Maverick was released on YouTube.

Category:American YouTubers Category:American professional wrestlers Category:1995 births Category:Living people