MrBeast accused of normalizing paedophilia amidst Ava Kris Tyson controversy

YouTuber is facing criticism for not accepting responsibility for allowing Ava Kris Tyson's predatory behaviour.

MrBeast has addressed the recent allegations against his long-time collaborator Ava Kris Tyson, who has resigned from the MrBeast media organisation following accusations of inappropriate behaviour with a minor.

James Stephen Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, expressed his disgust and opposition to Tyson's actions. He stated that he has hired an independent third party to investigate and has removed Tyson from the company, his channel, and any association with MrBeast.

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

However, the response has drawn criticism from other creators on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Quartering accused MrBeast of knowing about Tyson’s actions and refusing to accept responsibility, claiming that MrBeast has a large audience of children and is just as culpable. The Quartering argued that MrBeast, who has 200 million children in his audience, allowed Tyson, accused of being a predator, to prey on multiple young teenagers.

Mr Beast, who has 200 million children in his audience REFUSES to accept responsibility for letting his trans predator co host (accused) to pray on multiple 14-15 year olds.

My opinion is HE KNEW & Mr Beast is just as culpable. https://t.co/0rzL9cQYZ9

— TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) July 25, 2024

Mr. Beast KNEW his trans buddy was praying on his young viewers and only finally admitted it after the internet started digging up his own questionable old videos, in my opinion. pic.twitter.com/ZyDvlvgOXQ

— TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) July 25, 2024

This criticism has intensified the scrutiny on MrBeast's handling of the situation and his past actions.

🚨🌎 YouTube Star Mr Beast has come major under fire

One of the shows main stars Kris Tyson (who transitioned to Ava) has been allegedly reported for repeatedly grooming minors online.

Concerns were raised for a prolonged period but ignored. Last year Mr Beast himself… pic.twitter.com/gX7OJqpvWj

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) July 25, 2024

Additionally, old statements by MrBeast about Tyson’s behaviour have resurfaced, suggesting that he was previously warned.

Looks like he turned out to be your nightmare after all lol pic.twitter.com/0vHrPT1lR0

— Kangmin Lee | 이강민 (@kangminjlee) July 25, 2024

Adding to the controversy, Keemstar highlighted a discrepancy between Tyson’s claim of a mutual agreement to step away and MrBeast’s statement that he fired Tyson.

Kris Tyson “ mutually agreed to step away”

MrBeast “ I fired Kris Tyson “

The statements conflict with each other

— KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) July 25, 2024