Logan Paul trolls BBC after agreeing to be interviewed about crypto allegations

Logan Paul, the infamous and often controversial social media influencer, is back in the spotlight after pulling a stunt that has sparked intense reactions. The BBC has been investigating Paul’s involvement in the cryptocurrency world, alleging that his activities generated more than $100,000 in profits, with accusations of shady dealings. This investigation comes amid ongoing legal troubles over Paul’s failed CryptoZoo NFT game, further adding to his reputation as a scammer.

The BBC’s investigation documentary, titled Logan Paul: Bad Influence?, aimed to get Paul’s side of the story. After months of trying to secure an interview, Paul agreed, but with conditions. He insisted that the interview take place in person at a boxing gym in Puerto Rico that he co-owns with his brother Jake. The BBC team, prepared with questions and hoping for a candid discussion, arrived at the location, only to find cameras already set up. Paul’s assistant informed them that filming should begin immediately due to his strict schedule.

When reporter Matt Shea and the documentary crew sat down to interview Paul, they were greeted not by Logan, but by a man impersonating him. The “doppelganger” acted as though he was Paul, prompting Shea to ask if the real Logan was coming. The impersonator replied, “I’m right here, bud.” At that moment, the BBC team realized they had been trolled, and an interview was not going to happen. “We have flown all that way just to be trolled,” said director Jamie Tahsin.

To escalate the prank, Paul’s team then took things further by holding signs that read, “BBC is vile. They hire pedophiles,” while chanting the same words in reference to controversial figures like Jimmy Savile and Huw Edwards. The BBC crew was forced to leave the premises as the chanting continued.

Logan Paul later posted the entire trolling incident on his YouTube channel, sharing the behind-the-scenes moments of the prank. The reactions have been mixed. Some fans praised him for “next-level trolling,” with one commenter calling it “GOAT behavior” (Greatest of All Time). Some even applauded his defiance, saying it was a bold move against the BBC. “No one takes BBC seriously, seeing this is respect points to Logan,” one fan wrote.

However, many others criticized Paul for evading the allegations and not addressing the serious accusations directly. To them, the prank made him appear guilty by avoiding accountability. “He has the conscience to make jokes when he’s scammed a lot of people,” one commenter stated. Others suggested that the stunt only worsened his image, showing he would go to any lengths to avoid answering tough questions.

Shortly after the stunt, Paul’s lawyer sent a letter to the BBC, warning that legal action would be taken if their findings about him were published. This move echoed Paul’s previous actions, such as his lawsuit against crypto journalist Coffeezilla after the latter made a series of investigative videos about Paul’s CryptoZoo project.

At this point, it seems Logan Paul’s reputation continues to be defined by controversy and public stunts rather than genuine attempts at clearing his name. The ongoing saga of his crypto-related activities and the backlash to his latest prank make it clear that Paul remains a divisive figure in the world of social media and beyond.