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YouTube Drama Explained
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Sep 19, 2024, drawn from 3 sources.
“KSI, Logan Paul and Mr. Beast make me feel ashamed to call myself a YouTuber.”
via forbes.com
Background
YouTube culture has undergone a significant shift in recent years, with popular creators morphing into brands and using the platform as an advertising space.
The launch of Lunchly, a pre-packaged meal product, by MrBeast, KSI, and Logan Paul has sparked debate among YouTubers about the promotion of junk food to children.
The timeline
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KSI and Logan Paul Partner to Create Prime
KSI and Logan Paul reportedly partnered to create the sports drink Prime, while MrBeast reportedly launched his line of chocolate bars, Feastables.[631]
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iBallisticSquid Criticizes Lunchly Launch
iBallisticSquid reportedly expressed disappointment in the trio, writing that none of them are allegedly passionate about health towards fans, only their wallets.[632]
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Kurtis Conner Mocks Lunchly Description
Kurtis Conner reportedly tweeted that the description of Lunchly as containing 'a variation of food' appears to be funny.[633]
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MrBeast Responds to Criticism
MrBeast reportedly responded to criticism, arguing that Lunchly allegedly has less calories and more electrolytes than Lunchables.[631]
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Logan Paul Responds to DanTDM
Logan Paul reportedly responded directly to DanTDM, writing that YouTubers want to build businesses and referencing an alleged Lunchables lead scandal.[631]
Frequently asked
What is Lunchly?
Lunchly is a pre-packaged meal product launched by MrBeast, KSI, and Logan Paul.
Why did DanTDM criticize Lunchly?
DanTDM criticized Lunchly for promoting junk food to children and lamenting the cultural shift in YouTube content.
How did MrBeast respond to criticism?
MrBeast responded to criticism by arguing that Lunchly has less calories and more electrolytes than Lunchables.
Related drama
Sources
- forbes.com, US YouTube personality Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesA product launch from YouTube trio “MrBea, Jul 4, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by Squiddy: Why not teach kids healthy eating habits, they're comparing their product to lunchables, which in itself is highly processed crap. None of them are passionate about h, Jul 4, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by kurtis conner: “a variation of food” is such a funny way to describe this lmao https://t.co/jU3hJwMDtX— kurtis conner (@kurtisconner) September 17, 2024, Jul 4, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 5 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “YouTube Drama Explained.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/youtube-drama-explained/.