YouTuber Ava Kris Tyson has announced her decision to step away from MrBeast’s channel following accusations of grooming a minor. Recently, posts emerged alleging inappropriate interactions between Tyson and a young fan. The controversy intensified with a video from another YouTube account, which claimed Tyson began communicating with the fan when they were 13 and she was 20. The video included supposed evidence of these interactions, such as a Snapchat message from Tyson.
In response, Tyson took to social media, apologizing for any hurt her past behavior or comments may have caused. She emphasized that it was never her intent to groom anyone and denied the allegations. Tyson acknowledged that her past humor was unacceptable and expressed regret for her actions. She revealed that the recent events have impacted her mental health and work, leading her to decide to leave MrBeast’s channel and social media permanently to focus on her family and well-being.
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The individual mentioned in the allegations, known as LavaGS, also spoke out, denying that they were a victim and asserting that no inappropriate actions occurred between them and Tyson. They urged others to stop spreading false information and highlighted the importance of focusing on actual cases of exploitation.
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Tyson’s departure from MrBeast aims to prevent the accusations from affecting the many people working at the channel. Both Tyson and LavaGS have been contacted for further comments on the situation. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through Mental Health America by calling or texting 988.