Vlogger Logan Paul Returns To YouTube With A Suicide Prevention Video
YouTube sensation Logan Paul finally broke his silence. The vlogger is back with a new video, and this time, it's about suicide awareness.
The Seven Minute Upload
Countless members of Logang, Paul's fanbase, expressed their joy after the YouTube star published a new video. Paul's latest upload is nothing like his previous videos. The star who is known for dabbing, breaking plates, plugging merchandise, and pulling outlandish pranks returned with a somber suicide awareness video.
Suicide survivor Kevin Hines set the tone of Paul's video when he began his haunting commentary about his suicide attempt on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Paul admitted that he made a mistake that disappointed his fanbase and the YouTube community.
Paul also showed clips from numerous shows that talked about the Aokigahara controversy, Paul's apology, and the announcement that he would be taking a break from YouTube. He vowed to come back as a better person and to gain a better understanding of the prevalence of suicide.
Through his conversation with Alo House Recovery Centers founder Bob Forrest, Paul admitted that he was ignorant about the subject and that he wanted to be part of the solution. The vlogger met with Dr. John Draper, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline director in New York City, who introduced him to Hines. Before viewers saw the conclusion of Paul's conversation with Hines, the YouTube star shared five tips on how YouTube users could prevent suicide.
Social Media Reaction
Since Paul uploaded the video on YouTube on Jan. 24, it has been viewed nine million times, and it was liked over one million times. His post on Twitter was retweeted 15,000 times and liked 65,000 times.
He also received positive feedback from fellow vloggers and fans.
"We all make mistakes, that includes myself, my father. Everyone. It's how you learn from those mistakes from what you learned that we truly get to see what kind of person you really are. I see the growth, and I see you really trying. Welcome Back," said Michael Green, a vlogger.
Other members of the YouTube community such as Casey Neistat stated that Paul was off to a good start, but commented that there's always room for improvement.
"Logan Paul has a long way to go, and people are right to continue to question his motives but today's video was a thoughtful first step. Hopefully, this is part of a true effort to move on from sensationalist content," Neistat posted on Twitter.
Paul's Long Road To Redemption
Following his controversial video, Paul asked for a chance to redeem himself. However, he still needs to put in more effort to regain the public’s trust. YouTube removed Paul's content from their premium platforms and the aspiring actor part of the cast of the platform's original comedy series: Foursome. Paul's projects with the social media company were put on hold including the sequel to the YouTube original movie: The Thinning.
On Jan. 9, a YouTube spokesperson condemned Paul's actions adding that any violation of the YouTube community guidelines will not be tolerated.
"We know that the actions of one creator can affect the entire community, so we'll have more to share on steps we're taking to ensure a video like this is never circulated again."
Before Paul's YouTube hiatus, the social media sensation faced intense scrutiny from his fellow vloggers and from entertainment icons. Aaron Paul and Sophie Turner criticized his actions on the controversial Aokigahara suicide video.
Paul mentioned that he would be donating $1 million to various suicide organizations. To kick off his philanthropic efforts, the YouTube star pledged $250,000 to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Watch Paul's latest video below.
