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Mint
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
MrBeast slammed for posting friend's reaction to Coach Tyler Wall's death in viral weight loss video
YouTube sensation MrBeast is facing backlash after uploading a controversial video titled Lose 100 LBS, Win $250,000 on June 21, 2025. Intended to inspire viewers by documenting contestant Majd's weight loss journey, the video has ignited debate online. Particularly, for including his raw emotional response to the death of his trainer Coach Tyler Wall. In the video, Majd could be seen breaking down after learning that Coach Wall, who had been instrumental to his transformation, had unexpectedly passed away mid-challenge. The footage, which includes emotional piano music, came under the scanner with people accusing the YouTuber of exploitation. Many criticised the YouTuber's video and compared it with Logan Paul's 2017 'Suicide Forest' video, a now-notorious moment in YouTube history. One X (formerly Twitter) user said MrBeast adding sad piano music to Majd's reaction was disgusting. He added, 'Recording it AT ALL is insane... POSTING it is inhumane.' Some argued that the video crossed a line by capitalising on real grief for emotional impact. Another user said recording someone during their most vulnerable moments for an extended period and showing it was unhealthy. Others called for the video to be cancelled altogether after the trainer's death, saying that honouring the coach would have meant quietly supporting Majd without publicising his heartbreak. One X user bluntly commented that MrBeast should have stopped the video and just given him the money. In spite of the intense backlash, a section of people came to MrBeast's defence. They noted the video included a viewer discretion warning, a dedication to Coach Wall, and a statement from MrBeast's team claiming the coach's family had consented to the release of the footage. One of the viewers, defending the YouTuber, said the Wall family wanted MrBeast to post the footage. 'People are overreacting to farm clout,' the user wrote, urging critics to watch the video in its entirety. The video refers to Tyler as 'a kind and genuine spirit,' and mentions that his family hopes to keep his memory alive through positive messages. MrBeast has not commented on the controversy yet. The YouTuber is under fire for including a grieving contestant's raw emotional reaction to the death of his trainer, Coach Tyler Wall, in a video challenge. He was a personal trainer helping contestant Majd lose 100 pounds for a $250,000 prize. He tragically passed away mid-way through filming. Critics believe the video was exploitative for including footage of Majd's grief, especially accompanied by emotional music. Some compared it to Logan Paul's infamous 2017 video. As of now, the video remains live. MrBeast has not issued a statement.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'As bad as Logan Paul's forest suicide video': MrBeast faces backlash for airing video after Tyler Wall's death
MrBeast is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after uploading a controversial YouTube video. Titled "Lose 100 LBs, Win $250,000!" , the June 21, 2025 upload was meant to be inspirational, but quickly spiraled into controversy when fans claimed it was 'emotionally exploitative.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Why? Because it included the raw, emotional reaction of Majd, the video's star, after learning that his trainer, Coach Tyler Wall, had passed away mid-challenge. The Video That Sparked the Outrage On June 21, 2025, MrBeast uploaded Lose 100 LBs, Win $250,000!, documenting Majd's weight-loss journey. The stakes were high, and so was the motivation—Majd's trainer, Coach Tyler Wall, was his guiding force. But by Day 85, tragedy struck: Coach Wall was found dead. The moment Majd learns this on camera? It's raw, emotional... and now, extremely controversial. And yes, that exact moment made it into the final edit, complete with emotional piano music. That didn't sit well with a chunk of the internet. Fans Draw Logan Paul Comparisons Not everyone saw the video as inspiring. In fact, many found it exploitative. X user @DewEnjoyer didn't hold back: 'MrBeast adding sad piano music to the guy's reaction... is f**king disgusting. Recording it AT ALL is insane... POSTING it is inhumane.' The comparison to Logan Paul's 2017 'Suicide Forest' video, where he filmed a body in Japan's Aokigahara forest, was immediate and sharp. Another user, @drjellyfanguzzz said: 'I don't think recording somebody in their most vulnerable moments like that is healthy to show…' 'Fu*k You MrBeast' Other users felt MrBeast should've pulled the plug on the entire project after Tyler's passing. One X user wrote: 'Fuck you MrBeast. The solution was stopping the video and just giving him the money.' Another added that filming someone's grief in real time felt... wrong: 'I don't think recording somebody in their most vulnerable moments like that is healthy to show.' Many said it felt more like trauma than a tribute. But Not Everyone's Mad To be fair, not all fans are dragging MrBeast through the mud. Some are defending the video, urging others to watch it in full before jumping to conclusions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One viewer noted the video came with a viewer discretion warning, was dedicated to Coach Wall, and even claimed the family gave their blessing to share the footage: 'The family wanted MrBeast to post the footage… People are overreacting to farm clout.' In the description, the team wrote a heartfelt note calling Tyler 'a kind and genuine spirit' and said his family wanted his legacy to be one of hope and positivity . So… Was It Too Much? MrBeast has always blurred the line between inspiration and entertainment . But when real-life grief is involved, it gets complicated. Whether it was honoring a legacy or exploiting a tragedy... well, the internet's still arguing. One thing's for sure: in an age where everything is content, the line between 'sharing a story' and 'oversharing someone else's pain' has never been thinner.
