Mr Beast Crew Departures and Controversies

Introduction

• Discussion of 9 Mr Beast crew members who have either been publicly fired or disappeared without explanation.

Matt Turner

• Hired as an editor in 2018; left after 5 months.
• Initially praised Mr Beast in his video "Why I Quit Working for Mr Beast": Dream job, no fights, Mr Beast paid rent.
• Less than a year later, Matt tweeted accusations: Yelled at, bullied, mental breakdowns daily.
• Negative response from the public and fellow creators highlights inconsistencies. Keemstar and others dismissed Matt's claims.
• Mr Beast responded by highlighting their financial and supportive actions. Negative tweets deleted; Matt claimed he was hacked.
• Matt continues with van life content on YouTube.

Fly Does YT

• Back in 2018, Fly Does YT uploaded a negative video titled "My Experience Editing for Mr Beast":
  • Accusations of content faking, bizarre claims regarding Mr Beast's involvement in videos.
  • Mr Beast defended himself on Twitter and Drama Alert.
  • Highlighted his financial investment and health issues like Crohn’s disease.
  • General consensus: Fly’s accusations were inflated for clicks.
• Fly continues YouTube with growing success, reaching over 300k subscribers.

Jake the Viking

• Joined Mr Beast in June 2018; known for physical challenges.
• As content evolved, he appeared less and less.
• Fired in early 2020.
• Explained his departure: wanted to pursue a solo content creation career.
• Parted on mutual, good terms.
• Currently successful on YouTube and TikTok with millions of followers.

Ty

• First appeared in world’s largest bowl of cereal video.
• Randomly picked up; became a favorite.
• Seven video appearances before disappearing.
• Continues to work behind the scenes for Mr Beast.
• Now a father, active on TikTok and Instagram.

Tyler Conklin

• Second crew member; joined in February 2016, periodic appearances.
• “Fired” jokingly in a restaurant video; continues to appear behind the scenes.
• No evidence of actual firing; maintains a positive relationship with the crew.

Garrett

• Joined in May 2018, participated in notable challenges.
• Transitioned to help Mr Beast’s brother (Mr Bro).
• Observed to have stepped away as Mr Bro’s content dwindled.
• Currently studying at University of Alabama, may still contribute remotely.

Jake Weddle

• Appeared frequently, then left to pursue stand-up comedy.
• Explained departure on his own YouTube channel.
• Relationship ended on good terms; returned for cameos.

Sneako

• Brief appearance in 2018; known for unique, advanced editing style.
• Employment short-lived; Sneako admitted to ego issues.
• Continues to respect Mr Beast even after leaving.

Marcus Pearson

• Debuted in 2019, became a fan favorite.
• Sudden disappearance led to speculation about his status.
• Officially removed in August 2020, Marcus reacted negatively.
• Made delusional claims against Mr Beast; accused him of causing the pandemic.
• Public view: Marcus discredited himself; no substantive evidence supporting his allegations.
• Theory: fired to save wages during the pandemic.
• Marcus's social media presence diminished post-rant.

Conclusion

• Summary of nine crew members: varied reasons for departure; from mutual decisions to controversial exits.
• Overall, those who left amicably continued to thrive, while contentious departures often led to negative reputations and career declines.

Noteworthy Patterns

• The importance of professional behavior
• Respectful exits create more opportunities
• Accusations without evidence can harm personal reputations more than the target’s.