Jeffree Star

For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...…

November 28, 2023

Onision Demonstrates How YouTube Fandoms Can Endanger Young People

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The now-demonetized online celebrity created numerous parasocial relationships with his underage fans and sparked outrage over his problematic behavior.…

September 22, 2021

D’Angelo Wallace Uses Critical Thinking To Break Down YouTube Drama

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

In addition to his more fun videos, this YouTuber also employs some excellent detective skills to dissect some of the more harmful behavior from his fellow content creators.…

October 16, 2020

Harper's Magazine letter on cancel culture

The Harper’s Magazine Letter’s Concern Over Cancel Culture Is Unnecessary

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The open letter against ‘cancel culture’ was mostly signed by people with enormous influence — those who least need to worry about ‘cancellation.’…

August 3, 2020

Watching YouTube Apologies While Being Consumed by the Void

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Saying sorry has become a staple on the video sharing website. Here's a ranking of some of the more famous ones.…

July 17, 2020

A screenshot of Shane Dawson from one of his many YouTube videos

The Downfall of Shane Dawson: Temporary Uproar or the End of a Career?

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The YouTuber's success has been hit hard by the revival of his many past controversies concerning racism, blackface and the sexualization of minors.…

July 11, 2020

In an article about YouTube house tours, Jeffree Star's home

Do YouTube House Tours Show Off an Outdated American Dream?

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Social media stars exhibit grand houses representing an ideal, home ownership, that is increasingly hard to come by for the average millennial. Millennials might not want it anyway.…

July 3, 2020

Illustration of makeup for darker skin tones

Why Can’t the Makeup Industry Make Shades for Darker Skin Tones?

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Darker people of color have long been ignored by makeup companies. But if those brands can make brown eyeshadows, they can make brown foundations.…

May 20, 2020

Jeffree Star Had an Incredible November: Is It Thanks to Shane Dawson?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

After the Conspiracy palette sold out, many fans of Dawson now seem to be turning to Star for further inspiration.…

December 7, 2019

Is Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson’s Mini Controversy Palette Worth It?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

We'll see if it lives up to the hype.…

November 25, 2019

Is There a New Feud Between James Charles and Jeffree Star?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With an obscure tweet posted by James Charles, many have speculated that he’s become green with envy. Is there more behind it or is it just a conspiracy?…

November 18, 2019

Behind the Conspiracy Makeup Line Is a Tale of Influencers and Friendship

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The story of the Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star collab gives a behind-the-scenes look at the beauty industry ... as well as two people becoming fast friends.…

November 16, 2019