Key Takeaways
- A firm hired by MrBeast concluded a 3-month investigation into allegations against his company, finding serious claims of sexual misconduct unfounded.
- The company is making changes like appointing new leadership, introducing mandatory training, and establishing an anonymous reporting hotline.
- Despite controversies and a lawsuit, MrBeast’s YouTube channel has over 324 million subscribers and is still growing.
In recent months, YouTube sensation MrBeast has found himself at the center of a storm of controversy. As the most-subscribed personality on YouTube, he has now addressed the situation by announcing the completion of a three-month investigation into the claims made against his company.
For those unfamiliar, in July, Ava Kris Tyson faced serious allegations of grooming and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Following these claims, Ava issued a public statement expressing regret for any unintended harm caused by her past comments and announced her decision to step back from both social media and her role alongside MrBeast. On July 25, MrBeast addressed the situation on Twitter, condemning Ava Tyson’s alleged behavior. A leaked email later revealed that MrBeast hired the law firm Quinn Emanuel to conduct a thorough investigation into the controversy and is considering significant changes to his company.
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On November 1, YouTube star MrBeast addressed the matter on Twitter, confirming that the investigation into the allegations against his company has concluded. He noted that he was asked to refrain from making public statements to ensure an “unbiased investigation.” According to the documents shared by MrBeast, the investigation involved 39 interviews with current and former employees and a review of over 4.5 million documents from various communication platforms. The findings indicated that serious allegations of sexual misconduct and the employment of individuals with problematic histories were unfounded and uniformly rejected, including by the alleged victims. However, several isolated instances of workplace harassment were identified, prompting the company to take swift disciplinary action against those involved.
MrBeast Reveals Major Overhaul of Company Practices
Additionally, MrBeast’s firm is implementing several measures to address historical issues and improve workplace culture. These include appointing new executive leadership, such as a Chief Executive Officer, Chief People Officer, and General Counsel, as well as introducing mandatory corporate training for employees. The Company is also developing a new employee handbook and establishing an anonymous reporting hotline.
In the context of controversies surrounding MrBeast, it is worth noting that, in September, reports emerged of a lawsuit against him and Amazon by participants of the content creator’s Prime game show, alleging misconduct and emotional distress. Despite these challenges, MrBeast’s YouTube channel has surpassed an impressive 324 million subscribers and continues to experience significant growth.