Shane Dawson

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

The Fall of Shane Dawson Has Made People Question His Content

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Recently, the now 'canceled' online celebrity has been on the receiving end of much criticism — this time, for the controversial nature of his 'conspiracy theory' videos.…

September 30, 2021

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

Trisha Paytas. (Image via Google Images)

Are We Seeing a New, More Positive Trisha Paytas?

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Are we actually witnessing this controversial social media influencer’s changed self, and will she have an internet redemption?…

November 21, 2020

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

Youtube drama channels report on the platforms most famous influencers

YouTube Drama Channels Are Becoming a Bigger Part of the Platform

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These accounts are giving the gossip on some of YouTube's biggest influencers — and playing a not insignificant role in online cancel culture.…

August 2, 2020

Brie Larson in a video from her new YouTube channel

The Brie Larson Backlash Reveals New Standards for Authenticity

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

As she dives into the YouTube universe during a climate of political upheaval, the celebrity must wrestle with how to address her own privilege.…

July 20, 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

It’s Time for Shane Dawson to Recognize His Privilege

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The popular YouTuber is estimated to be worth millions, so why does he keep acting like he's so poor?…

May 1, 2020

An illustration of PewDiePie in an article about YouTubers

The Biggest YouTubers These Past 10 Years: Where Are They Now?

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Are they still hilarious or down in the dumps?…

December 29, 2019

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