The Indian city of Mumbai was filled with excitement on November 10, 2024, as three of the most famous YouTubers, MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI, came to the city to promote their brands.
The event at the Jio World Drive Mall, from the moment when fans started pouring in to see their favorite Internet celebrities in the flesh and blood, started looking like a spectacle. But then, there was this unsolicited sound-a loud, clear chant targetted at no other than Logan Paul’s brother, Jake Paul.
That is when things took a dramatic turn as Logan Paul took to the stage to talk about their new hydration drink, Prime. “F*ck Jake Paul!” someone chanted through the crowd.
It was an unplanned and unexpected moment that captured the attention of everyone, even Logan’s. He did not get taken aback by this; he just flowed with the energy, smiling, knowing the fans were showing their love for Mike Tyson, set to step into a highly-awaited match against his brother Jake in days.
Much later, Logan took to social media with a light-hearted video where he humorously addressed the chants. “Hey, I love my brother, but I get it,” he said, as the fans continued to cheer for Tyson. It spoke volumes of not just Logan’s ability to take things in his stride but also the playful nature of this event. The infectious enthusiasm of the crowd added to the excitement of the launch.
It was one of the biggest moments for Prime, which has gained momentum in the USA and also in the world of WWE. Along with the launch of their drink, MrBeast introduced his new chocolate brand, Feastables, to the Indian Market. Fan meet-and-greets with photo ops and autographs added to the fun. It was indeed all about creativity and connectivity, proving how international creators are challenging the status quo in India.
The energy in the mall was electric; fans were chanting and laughing, cheering and doing impromptu dance moves, thrilled to see their idols in flesh and blood. Actually, despite the unplanned chants addressed to Jake Paul, the evening was nothing but roaringly successful. It earned big points on behalf of social media personalities, especially within a country like India, which sees its digital landscape rapidly unfolding.
This incident comes at a time when Jake Paul’s upcoming fight with Mike Tyson is gaining much attention. There are growing tensions since the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake, started calling out legends from the world of boxing who include Tyson. Their face-to-face has not been any less in intensity from the ordinary ones and has garnered much attention among fans and media. Just weeks before their fight, the stakes could not be greater.
The serious rivalry has been a hot topic among the traditionally eager match fans: for some, it is a proper boxing match, for others, more of a show. Whatever the opinions are, the fight was sanctioned as a professional by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, giving more credence to this boxing.
Mike Tyson, at 58 years old, has been impressively training for the fight, showcasing his strength and speed. Viral videos of him breaking boxing pads in half have left fans in awe. Meanwhile, Jake Paul has been rigorously preparing, determined to prove himself against the boxing legend.
Logan Paul and Jake Paul are two brothers who rose to fame through social media platforms like Vine and YouTube. The moment they moved to Los Angeles to pursue their careers, sibling rivalry started to grow between them. Their lingering rivalry escalated into the making of diss tracks against each other, along with public criticism.
However, they patched things up, and ever since then, they have worked together on several projects. Through this time, they have expressed various forms of solidarity, especially in their professional boxers’ careers. Recently, Logan declared his support for Jake’s next fight from a ringside seat against Mike Tyson as a reflection of the strong bond between them.
The “F*ck Jake Paul” chants at the event in Mumbai weren’t just part of the fun-it really brings into perspective the intensity of the sentiments of the fans toward the whole ongoing rivalry. As the boxing world has its eyes set on the fight, one thing is pretty sure-the generational clash of the seasoned Tyson and young YouTuber Paul is going to be quite something to watch.