"MrBeast creates trans people" - Controversial personality LeafyIsHere weighs in on Chris Tyson controversy
Contentious YouTuber Calvin "LeafyIsHere," who was recently unbanned on Twitter, caused controversy with a tweet that insinuated that Jimmy "MrBeast" was responsible for creating transgender individuals. Specifically, Calvin was referring to Chris Tyson, a member of MrBeast's team who has publicly discussed undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Calvin is widely considered to be one of the most controversial YouTubers due to his history of toxic and inflammatory behavior. In fact, he was previously banned from YouTube for violating the platform's policies on harassment and cyberbullying. His latest tweet read:
Despite being unbanned on Twitter earlier this month, LeafyIsHere has already demonstrated his propensity for making toxic and inflammatory comments. For instance, he recently used the "F-word" in a reply to one of MrBeast's tweets.
In another instance, he trolled a selfie of Keemstar and another woman for no apparent reason, further cementing his reputation as a toxic figure on social media.
His latest tweet is just as contentious as his previous ones. In the tweet, he suggested that MrBeast facilitated Chris Tyson's gender transformation by supporting him through his hormone replacement therapy.
However, perpetuating the idea that gender identity is a choice or can be influenced by others is harmful. Such comments can cause harm and distress to those who are already vulnerable to discrimination and marginalization.
The tweet received a significant amount of criticism, with many labeling it as "cringe." Here are some of the top reactions:
As previously mentioned, the YouTuber has a history of controversy. In mid-2020, he released a couple of videos targeting Imane "Pokimane", in which he made fun of her
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