Logan Paul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Logan Paul
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Paul in 2025
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Logan Alexander Paul
April 1, 1995 Westlake, Ohio, U.S.
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| Partner(s) | Nina Agdal (2022–present; engaged) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jake Paul (brother) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Subscribers | 23.6 million |
| Total views | 6.0 billion |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of November 18, 2024. | |
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Professional wrestling career
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| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Billed from | Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, by way of Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Debut | April 2, 2021 |
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Logan Alexander Paul (born April 1, 1995) is an American social media star, professional wrestler, and actor. He is famous for his YouTube channel, Logan Paul Vlogs, which has over 23 million subscribers. He has been listed by Forbes magazine as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
Paul is also a co-founder of the popular drink company Prime and the snack brand Lunchly. Since 2018, he has hosted the Impaulsive podcast, which also has millions of subscribers.
In June 2022, Paul signed a contract with WWE, where he wrestles part-time on the Raw brand. He is a former WWE United States Champion.
Paul first became popular on the video-sharing app Vine in 2013. After Vine shut down, he focused on YouTube. His channel Logan Paul Vlogs, created in 2015, quickly became his most popular.
As an actor, Paul has appeared in TV shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and movies like The Thinning. He has also tried boxing, fighting against other internet personalities and even the famous boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr..
Paul has been part of several controversies. The most well-known was in 2017, when he uploaded a video from a forest in Japan that was widely seen as disrespectful and upsetting.
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Early Life and School
Logan Alexander Paul was born on April 1, 1995, in Westlake, Ohio. He grew up with his younger brother, Jake Paul, who is also a social media star. When he was 10, Paul started making videos for a YouTube channel called Zoosh.
In high school, he was a talented athlete. He played football and was an All-Star linebacker in 2012. He also competed in the state wrestling championships.
YouTube Career
Getting Started on Social Media
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While Paul was in college at Ohio University, his videos on Vine started getting a lot of attention. In 2014, he decided to leave college to become a full-time social media entertainer in Los Angeles. He moved into an apartment building with other popular Vine creators.
Paul became very famous on Vine. By 2014, he had millions of followers across different social media sites. His short, six-second videos earned him a lot of money from advertising. He calls his group of fans the "Logang."
In 2016, he starred in the YouTube Red movie The Thinning. He also took acting and comedy classes to improve his skills.
The Japan Video Controversy
On December 31, 2017, Paul uploaded a video from Aokigahara, a forest in Japan. The video showed the body of a man who had died there. Many people, including celebrities and politicians, were very upset by the video. They felt it was disrespectful to the man and his family.
Many people on YouTube and other sites criticized Paul. Petitions were created asking YouTube to delete his channel.
Because of the backlash, Paul removed the video and posted an apology on Twitter. He later released a video apology, saying he had made a "severe" mistake. He asked his fans not to defend his actions.
YouTube condemned the video and temporarily stopped showing ads on his channel. They also put some of his projects on hold. In response to the controversy, Paul donated $1 million to suicide prevention organizations.
Podcast and Other Projects
In November 2018, Paul started his podcast, Impaulsive. The show features interviews with guests and discussions on various topics.
In 2021, Paul was a contestant on the TV show The Masked Singer as "Grandpa Monster."
Paul also started a digital game called CryptoZoo. However, the game had many problems and did not work as promised. People who invested money were upset. In January 2023, Paul apologized and offered to give refunds to investors.
Boxing Career
Fights Against KSI
In 2018, British YouTuber KSI challenged Paul to a boxing match. They had two fights. The first fight, an amateur match in August 2018, ended in a draw.
The second fight, a professional match in November 2019, was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. This time, KSI won the fight by a split decision.
Bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
On June 6, 2021, Paul fought in an exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather Jr., a world champion boxer. An exhibition match is a fight where the result is not officially scored.
The fight lasted all eight rounds. Because it was an exhibition, no winner was officially announced. After the fight, Mayweather said Paul was a "tough, rough competitor."
Paul vs. Danis
On October 14, 2023, Paul fought Dillon Danis, a mixed martial artist. The fight took place in Manchester, England.
The match ended in the sixth round when Danis tried to use an illegal move. A fight broke out in the ring, and Danis was disqualified. Paul was declared the winner.
WWE Career
Early Appearances and First Match
Paul first appeared in WWE in April 2021 as a guest of wrestler Sami Zayn. At WrestleMania 37, he celebrated with Kevin Owens after a match, but Owens then hit him with his signature move, the Stunner.
In 2022, Paul teamed up with The Miz to face Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 38. Paul and The Miz won the match. After their victory, The Miz surprisingly attacked Paul.
On June 30, 2022, Paul signed a contract with WWE. He went on to defeat The Miz at SummerSlam.
Championship Matches
In November 2022, Paul challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Crown Jewel. Although he lost the match, fans and critics praised his performance. Paul injured his knee during the match.
He returned in January 2023 for the Royal Rumble match. During the match, he and Ricochet performed a spectacular mid-air collision that amazed the crowd. He later began a feud with Seth "Freakin" Rollins, which led to a match at WrestleMania 39. Paul lost to Rollins in another highly praised match.
United States Champion (2023–2024)
At Crown Jewel in November 2023, Paul defeated Rey Mysterio to win the WWE United States Championship. This was his first championship in WWE.
He defended the title against several opponents, including Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. At WrestleMania XL, he won a triple threat match against Orton and Owens to keep his championship.
Paul held the title for 273 days before losing it to LA Knight at SummerSlam on August 3, 2024.
Recent Events (2024–2025)
In December 2024, Paul officially joined the Raw brand. He competed in the 2025 Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber match in Toronto. At WrestleMania 41, Paul defeated AJ Styles. He also challenged for the World Heavyweight Championship but was unsuccessful.
Personal Life
In 2021, Paul moved from Los Angeles to Dorado, Puerto Rico. He said he moved because of the high taxes in California.
In 2022, Paul started dating Danish model Nina Agdal. They got engaged in July 2023 at Lake Como in Italy. In April 2024, they announced they were expecting their first child. Their daughter was born in September 2024.
Paul has said that he has long-term brain damage from playing football in high school. He says it affects his ability to connect with others.
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Paul in 2019
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Paul is a former WWE United States Champion
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