YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, addressed allegations that one of his longtime employees had engaged in the grooming of a minor approximately eight years ago.
Donaldson posted a lengthy statement on X following pressure from his followers to comment on the situation. Kris Tyson, a 28-year-old trans-identifying man and sidekick on the popular YouTube channel, became a topic of conversation after taking cross-sex hormones, changing his name to “Ava,” and leaving his wife and four-year-old son. Now, there are accusations that he had inappropriate conversations with a 13-year-old boy several years ago.
“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,” Donaldson shared with his 30.7 million X followers.
“During that time, I have been…
