Fans react as Logan Paul faces backlash for sharing private DMs from TommyInnit amid controversy
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Logan Paul is facing a wave of backlash after sharing private direct messages from fellow YouTuber TommyInnit. The controversy began when TommyInnit criticized Paul for promoting his energy drink, Prime, during an IMPAULSIVE podcast episode featuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, where they discussed the ongoing Gaza conflict. On October 4, Tommy shared his disapproval on social media, stating, "right I’m done." In response, Paul posted private DMs from Tommy dating back to October 2023, in which Tommy had expressed support for Paul’s boxing match against Dillon Danis. Fans have reacted with outrage, criticizing Paul for exposing private messages as retaliation.Many fans took to social media, expressing their disappointment in Paul’s actions, with some accusing him of weaponizing private communication to deflect public criticism.
tommyinnit completely demolishing logan paul unbothered on twitter in the year of 2024 was not on my bingo card pic.twitter.com/Lf5UTGQENz
— mils ✩˚.⋆ (@thelorebitch) October 7, 2024
Logan, you filmed a dead body. https://t.co/oClNxTB3G0 pic.twitter.com/axW8g34fg8
— Larry Zeepsterd (@zeepsterd) October 7, 2024
LOGAN PAUL PLEASEEEE USE THE LUNCHLY MONEY TO HIRE A PR TEAM PLEASEEEEEEEEEE LOGAN 😭😭 https://t.co/rMRJsOCaAK
— Tubbo (@TubboTWO) October 6, 2024
wow it looks like he genuinely looked up to you and valued your advice. good thing he finally realized how much of a jackass you are tho https://t.co/bWIlof9k5m
— Anya (@SAlLOR_ANYA) October 6, 2024
“Not now newly born daughter I have to participate in Twitter beef using old private chats with a 20 year old”-Logan probably https://t.co/VOKqGhqa4r pic.twitter.com/EP7YclAiUb
— Tommy 🎗️👑 (@Tommysseenitall) October 7, 2024
Neither Paul nor TommyInnit has made further public statements regarding the situation, leaving fans divided over the ethics of Paul’s response.