Born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, Jake Paul has become an internet sensation alongside his brother, Logan Paul. The 21-year-old American actor, vlogger, and YouTube personality has gained millions of followers for his outrageous, creative, and controversial videos. Despite facing numerous controversies, Jake Paul continues to attract fans and make money. Here are ten lesser-known facts about this young comedian.
1. The Internet Launched His Career
Jake Paul’s career began on the now-defunct video app, Vine. He started posting videos in September 2013, and by the time Vine shut down in late 2016, he had amassed 5.3 million followers and 2 billion plays. His online presence caught the attention of industry professionals, propelling his career forward.
2. Disney Channel Debut
Like many young stars, Jake Paul got his start on the Disney Channel. In 2015, the network announced a new comedy series called Bizaardvark, with Paul playing the lead role of Dirk. The show follows two best friends who post humorous songs and funny videos on the internet, making Paul a perfect fit for the role.
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3. Teen Entertainment Management Company Founder
In January 2017, Jake Paul launched Influencer Marketing Management, a creative agency focusing on teen entertainment. Run by Team 10, which includes Paul, his brother, and a group of pre-selected colleagues, the company required $1 million in financing from investors such as Horizons Alpha, Vayber Capital, and A-Grade Investments.
4. Navy Seal Training and Wrestling
Before finding fame in the entertainment industry, Jake Paul was a professional wrestler and trained to be a Navy Seal. His life took a different turn when a 6-second video he posted on Vine gained millions of followers in just five months. He was even nominated for a Shorty Award in the Vineographer category.
5. Famous YouTuber Brother
Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul, is also an internet celebrity and one of YouTube’s most popular vloggers, with over 15 million subscribers. Initially aspiring to be an engineer, Logan dropped out of college to pursue internet fame. Although the brothers work together as part of Team 10, they have had very public disagreements.
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6. Fake Wedding Videos
One of Jake Paul’s most popular video series features his fake marriage to model Erika Costell. The videos, which have been viewed millions of times, were posted on YouTube in 2017.
7. Beverly Hills Disturbances
In July 2017, Jake Paul’s neighbors met to discuss filing a class-action suit against him after he gave out his personal address, leading to crowds of fans gathering outside his home. The noise disturbed the neighborhood, resulting in noise complaints and legal action.
8. White House Prank
On January 5, 2017, Jake Paul was invited to a White House event focusing on social media. He decided to pull a prank for his vlog channel by hiding in the White House after the event and sneaking out at 3:30 am without being caught by security. His prank was a success.
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9. Controversial Video
On January 3, 2018, Jake Paul uploaded a controversial video titled “I lost my virginity” to his channel. The video, featuring his then-girlfriend Erika Costell in a sexual position, received negative feedback for its explicit content. Paul eventually changed the thumbnail to a more appropriate image of the couple fully dressed and not touching each other.
10. Expensive Rental Home
When Team 10 was created, the members decided to live together in a mansion. In July 2017, they rented a $17,000-a-month mansion in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles. In November, they moved to a new property in Calabasas, California.
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