Jake Paul reveals losing $30 million over brother’s ‘su*cide forest’ controversy

In a recent interview session, 27-year-old boxer Jake Paul revealed that his brother, Logan Paul's antics hindered his career.

Jake Paul reveals losing $30 million over brother’s ‘su*cide forest’ controversy

Jake Paul talks about the repercussions he faced because of Logan Paul's activities (Image via DAZN/CNN)

In recent years, Logan Paul and Jake Paul have experienced remarkable success in their individual fields. However, their journey to success was marked by challenges and controversies. Hailing from Ohio, the two brothers have faced their fair share of difficulties. Recently, Jake opened up about the hardships they encountered during their formative years.

The Hollywood Reporter recently interviewed the 27-year-old boxer. In the interview, the ‘Problem Child’ delved into various compelling topics. These included his boxing journey, his political perspectives, and reflections on his teenage years. Notably, Paul shared a personal anecdote about how his older brother’s actions had unintended repercussions for him during his teenage years.

I got lumped into all my brother’s hate. It was like, ‘F*ck the Pauls. F*ck both of those people. It was bad. The suicide forest thing basically ruined my career and income. I lost probably $30 million in deals…

Jake Paul via The Hollywood Reporter

According to Jake Paul, the estimated figure of $30 million is merely an approximation. He believed that his earnings exceeded this amount. During this period, Jake’s career in the entertainment industry appeared to be thriving. He was involved in a show called Bizaardvark, broadcast on the Disney Channel. However, his rise to fame and success was interrupted by his brother’s actions.

In 2018, Logan Paul became more interested in creating content. In his search for unique material, he visited the controversial su*cide forest in Japan. During this trip, he encountered an actual su*cide victim and recorded the experience. Controversy erupted when Logan uploaded the video to his YouTube channel, leading to significant backlash.

Does Jake Paul have any controversies surrounding him?

Jake Paul has been at the center of numerous controversies for an extended period. However, the year 2020 marked a significant escalation in his tumultuous journey. It all started with Jake making a highly controversial statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, his problems seemed to compound.

Jake Paul's recent boxing outing
Jake Paul’s recent boxing outing (Image via Instagram)

Months later, the FBI carried out a well-publicized search of the Problem Child’s home, citing multiple concerns. Additionally, in 2021, Paul faced allegations of sexual assault from two women, namely Justine Paradise and Railey Lollie. Amid these accusations, he has also faced scrutiny over various scam claims. Despite these controversies, he has managed to establish an impressive career in the sport of boxing.

Speaking of his professional boxing career, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut in 2020. Since then, he has only been defeated once, and that loss was against Tommy Fury a year ago. The Problem Child’s most recent win was against Mike Perry in July 2024. He is now scheduled to fight Mike Tyson in November.