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MrBeast Collaborator Ava Kris Tyson Permanently Steps Away Amid Grooming Allegations Involving 13-Year-Old

Jul 25, 2024, 02:49 AM

Ava Kris Tyson, a longtime collaborator of YouTube star MrBeast, has stepped away from the channel amid allegations of grooming minors, including a 13-year-old. Tyson, who came out as transgender last year, has been accused of sending inappropriate messages to young teens. Despite denying the allegations, Tyson apologized for past behavior and announced her departure from the MrBeast team, describing it as a mutual decision. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, expressed his disgust at the allegations and stated that he has hired an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation. He also emphasized that Tyson has been permanently removed from all future MrBeast projects. The controversy has led to significant backlash online, with many questioning MrBeast's awareness of Tyson's actions and the potential impact on his young audience. Nathan, one of the alleged victims, claimed he was preyed on by Tyson when he was 15 years old. Kai Cenat also commented on the situation, calling Tyson's behavior 'weird' and 'fucked up.'