Creator Drama
Maple & Devon Reyes: M&D Weekly Channel Pause Timeline
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from May 9, 2026 to May 24, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
Background
Maple and Devon Reyes are creators who operate the joint YouTube channel 'M&D Weekly,' which has 2.1 million subscribers. The channel had been active for two years prior to the events of May 2026.
The dispute began when Maple reportedly discovered Devon Reyes was negotiating a solo sponsor deal, leading to a public exchange of statements and the subsequent pausing of their collaborative channel.
The timeline
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Sponsor Deal Memo Reportedly Sent; Channel's Last Upload
A deal memo was reportedly sent by the hydration brand Driply's agency to Devon Reyes, allegedly mistakenly CC'ing the joint channel's shared inbox, which Maple checks. This date also marks the last upload to the M&D Weekly channel, and its scheduled May 16 episode was quietly removed from the calendar.[11]
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Maple Posts and Deletes X Statement
Maple reportedly posted on X, stating, 'two years of building something with someone and you find out from a brand email. cool. taking a few days.' The post was reportedly deleted approximately an hour later but was widely screenshotted.[9]
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Maple Confirms Channel Pause
Maple reportedly posted a follow-up on X, stating, 'not naming anyone. just tired. the channel is paused for now.'[9]
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Devon Reyes Addresses 'Assumptions'
Devon Reyes reportedly posted to his YouTube community tab, stating, 'A lot of assumptions flying around. I have not signed anything. A brand reached out to me directly, I took one call. That is the whole story. Maple and I are talking privately and I'd ask people to stop filling in blanks.'[10]
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Maple Shares 'My Side' in Video
Maple reportedly uploaded a 6-minute YouTube video titled 'my side, calmly.' In the video, she stated, 'I found out Devon had been negotiating a solo deal with our main sponsor for weeks. I'm not angry about the deal, I'm angry I learned it from a CC'd email.' She also reportedly confirmed the joint channel 'M&D Weekly' would remain paused 'until we figure out what is fair to both of us.'[9]
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Devon Reyes Responds to Email Controversy
Devon Reyes reportedly uploaded an 11-minute YouTube video titled 'about the email.' He stated that 'the CC was a mistake by the brand's agency, not some scheme,' and added that he had 'offered twice to bring the deal to the channel instead.' He concluded by mentioning that he and Maple reportedly 'have one more conversation scheduled' before deciding the channel's future.[10]
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Creator Weekly Reports on Sponsor and Alleged Error
Creator Weekly reported that the sponsor involved in the dispute is the hydration brand Driply, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. The outlet reported that Driply's agency sent a deal memo on May 9 addressed to Devon Reyes that allegedly mistakenly CC'd the joint channel's shared inbox. The report could not confirm whether a solo contract was ever drafted. Driply declined to comment.[11]
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Representatives Confirm Ongoing Conversations
Representatives for both Maple and Devon Reyes reportedly confirmed to Creator Weekly that 'conversations are ongoing and amicable' regarding the future of their collaboration.[11]
Frequently asked
What is the name of Maple and Devon Reyes' joint channel?
The joint YouTube channel operated by Maple and Devon Reyes is named 'M&D Weekly'.
What is the sponsor brand at the center of the dispute?
The hydration brand Driply is reportedly the sponsor at the center of the dispute, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.
What is the current status of the M&D Weekly channel?
The M&D Weekly channel has been paused since May 2026. As of May 24, 2026, representatives for both creators confirmed that 'conversations are ongoing and amicable' regarding the channel's future.
Related drama
Sources
- Maple on X, On May 12, 2026 Maple posted: 'two years of building something with someone and you find out from a brand email. cool. taking a few days.' The post was deleted about an hour later but was screenshotte, May 12, 2026.
- Devon Reyes on YouTube, On May 14, 2026 Devon Reyes posted to his community tab: 'A lot of assumptions flying around. I have not signed anything. A brand reached out to me directly, I took one call. That is the whole story. , May 14, 2026.
- Creator Weekly, Creator Weekly reported on May 22, 2026 that the sponsor at the center of the dispute is the hydration brand Driply, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. The outlet reported that Dr, May 22, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 8 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Maple & Devon Reyes: M&D Weekly Channel Pause Timeline.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/maple-devon-reyes-m-d-weekly-channel-pause-timeline/.