YouTuber MrBeast has made a dramatic split from his longtime collaborator, Ava Kris Tyson. Tyson, once a household name on the popular channel, now finds herself at the center of a growing controversy involving serious allegations. Following news of the content creator’s decision to step away from her longstanding relationship with the social media giant, Jimmy (aka MrBeast) has broken his silence on the allegations that his former friend once groomed a teenager.
MrBeast Addresses Allegations
MrBeast, who initially defended his friend, has now initiated a third-party investigation into the case. Taking to X, the star YouTuber wrote a long post stating he is “disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts.”
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
“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,” he wrote.
Decisive Action Taken
MrBeast said that after looking into things online and checking out the information, he’s decided to remove Ava Kris Tyson from his team, channel, and any links he had with her. He made it clear that he doesn’t back or agree with the wrong stuff she’s been up to. “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.”
Who is Ava Kris Tyson?
Ava Kris Tyson has been a key player in MrBeast’s journey to success since the channel started in 2012. Tyson, who recently came out as transgender, has been a steady face on the platform as it skyrocketed to become the most subscribed YouTube channel with a staggering 300 million subscribers. Known for their involvement in countless prank and challenge videos, the co-host also led the hit “Beast Reacts” channel, where they gave their thoughts on all the viral stuff on the internet.
Personal Revelations and Controversy
In March 2023, Tyson shocked everyone by posting on Twitter that she and her wife had been living apart for a year. She also let everyone know that she had started hormone replacement therapy and that she would be using she/her pronouns. Additionally, she had changed her name earlier that year. These changes were significant for the fans to absorb.
Grooming Allegations
Recent allegations have emerged suggesting that Tyson sent inappropriate messages to a fan when she was 20 and the fan was just 13. These claims have been denied by the now 20-year-old fan, Lava. Even though both sides are pushing back against these claims, Tyson received a lot of hate online stemming from unverified accusations of grooming and a string of transphobic attacks. As a result, she decided to quit and apologized for what happened.
Conclusion
As the independent investigation continues, the fallout from this controversy serves as a reminder of the challenges that come with fame and the importance of accountability in the digital age.
