In a recent turn of events, MrBeast has addressed the serious allegations against Ava Kris Tyson, a prominent member of his team, and announced plans for a thorough third-party investigation. The YouTube community was taken aback on July 21 when accusations surfaced, suggesting Tyson had engaged in inappropriate conversations with a 13-year-old when she was 20. These claims were substantiated by several YouTube videos showcasing messages allegedly sent by Tyson.
YouTube star Jimmy “MrBeast” has finally broken his silence on the issue. Tyson, who had been a key figure in the MrBeast crew, has been embroiled in controversy following the allegations of her inappropriate behavior and her support for the controversial cartoon artist Shadman. In light of the allegations, Tyson issued an apology on July 23, 2024, announcing her departure from MrBeast’s team to focus on her family and mental health. In her statement, Tyson expressed regret for her past actions, stating, “I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone. It was not my intent. Seeing recent events we’ve mutually decided it’s best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health.”
MrBeast responded to the controversy a day later, on July 25, 2024, by reaffirming that Tyson had been removed from his company. He expressed his disgust at the allegations and announced the initiation of an independent investigation. “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,” MrBeast’s statement read. He emphasized his commitment to a thorough and impartial investigation, stating, “During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all the facts. That said I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast.”
MrBeast also stated that he would await the results of the investigation before taking any further action, ensuring that due process is followed. “I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings,” he added.
Interestingly, one of the alleged victims, a fan named LavaGS, defended Tyson, claiming she “never did anything wrong and just made a few edgy jokes.” LavaGS denied being groomed or exploited by Tyson. In her response to the allegations, Tyson maintained her innocence regarding the grooming accusations but acknowledged her past mistakes on social media, apologizing for any harm caused by her previous actions. “I humbly apologize to anyone I have hurt with my unacceptable social media posts, past actions, and to those who may feel betrayed by how I used to act online,” she said.
Ava Kris Tyson, who is now 28, has been a significant part of the MrBeast channel since its inception on YouTube in 2012. As a founding member, she has featured in numerous popular videos, contributing to the channel’s massive success and billions of collective views across multiple languages.
The investigation’s outcome will determine the future course of action for both MrBeast and Ava Kris Tyson, as the YouTube community closely watches this developing story.