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How feuds, pranks, and controversies turned former Uber Eats driver JiDion into a YouTube star with 6 million subscribers

Charissa CheongNov 25, 2022, 19:43 IST

Jidon Adams is one of YouTube's most controversial creators.JiDion Adams via YouTube.

  • Jidon Adams, aka JiDion, has become one of YouTube's most explosively controversial creators.
  • Boasting 6 million followers, he is known for pranking and trolling strangers in public.
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Jidon Adams is YouTube's king of controversy.

Jidon Adams has 6 million YouTube subscribers.JiDion Adams via YouTube

After joining YouTube, Adams built up a following with prank-style videos.

Adams filmed a prank titled, "Getting A Haircut During College Lecture!" in October 2021.JiDion Adams via YouTube
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Adams became explosively controversial when one of Twitch's biggest female streamers blamed him for an influx of online hate she received.

Imane Anys, also known as Pokimane, has 6.6 million YouTube subscribers.Pokimane via YouTube

The incident led to Adams receiving a permanent ban from Twitch.

Adams initially received a 14 day ban from Twitch.JiDon Adams via YouTube
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Things got even more heated Twitch's biggest creator, Ninja, got involved in the feud between Adams and Anys.

YouTube gaming star "Ninja" appeared to defend Adams during the feud.Ninja via YouTube.

Adams resolved his feud with Anys, but his ban on Twitch remained.

Adams and Anys posted a YouTube collaboration together in February.JiDion Adams via YouTube.
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Adams has since criticized Twitch for his permanent ban, accusing the platform of discrimination.

Meanwhile, Adams' YouTube pranks became gradually more outrageous.

Adams blew an airhorn at a Wimbledon tennis match in a video.JiDion Adams via YouTube.
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Adams was accused of harassment by another YouTuber's fans, which he denied.

Adams defended himself against growing criticism due to the accusations.

"I would never bully anybody," Adams said.JiDion Adams via YouTube
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When Adams filmed a YouTube video about visiting 'the most racist town in America,' he ended up feuding with high-profile influencers on the topic of racism.

Adams visited Harrison, Arkansas for a YouTube video.JiDion via YouTube

Adams said he was evicted from his house after missing payment on his rent.

Adams appeared on an episode of "Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk.""Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk" via YouTube
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Adams continues to gain popularity on YouTube.

Adams continues to post pranks on YouTube.Jidon Adams via YouTube
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