If you didn’t like Jake Paul prior to today, you’re really going to hate him now.
A video posted to Twitter allegedly shows YouTube star Jake Paul present in Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona, as fireworks are being set off by protesters.
Fashion Square was not totally closed while protests were going on.
— theodore. (@SUGARClNEMA) May 31, 2020
Paul appeared to be filmed taking part in some of the lootings. While he’s not see taking anything on camera, he’s obviously not trying to stop anyone from smashing windows, stealing, or destroying property.
Here are some reactions to the news.
Jake Paul films himself looting during protests of the murder of an innocent black man.
The Pauls are the embodiment of white privilege. Profiting off of others suffering and getting away with it.
— Walt (@UberKryptonian) May 31, 2020
— ashlee|| BLACK LIVES MATTER (@letsfukindance) May 31, 2020
— dani BLM (@LOVERSHSLOT) May 31, 2020
— Quarantine Clitoria ✨ (@okvixky) May 31, 2020
— ImAllexx (@ImAllexx) May 31, 2020
Paul is one of the highest-paid celebs on YouTube and worth an estimated $19 million.
More to come as the story develops.
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