GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: MrBeast, perhaps the most renowned figure on YouTube, once again achieved remarkable success with his latest video.
Not only did it become the most-watched non-music video on the platform, a record he already previously held, but it also garnered attention from detractors.
The collaboration between MrBeast, PewDiePie, and Sidemen was widely celebrated by many, yet it also drew the scrutiny of critics who accused the YouTube sensation of “stealing” content.
Titled ‘$1 vs $250,000’, MrBeast surpassed the viewership record previously established with his video ‘7 days stranded at sea’.
The collaborative effort among MrBeast, PewDiePie, and the popular group Sidemen amassed an impressive 52 million views within a mere 23 hours of its release. This achievement once again underscores MrBeast's prominence and influence within the YouTube community.
CG Geek calls out MrBeast's record-breaking video
In a recent twist of events, a user known as CG Geek shared online that one of his animations had been utilized as an outro in MrBeast's recent video. However, the interesting aspect was that CG Geek mentioned that there had been no request for permission from MrBeast, nor any acknowledgment provided for the animation.
CG Geek posted on the platform X, formerly Twitter, stating that the video, which is currently the fastest-growing on YouTube ever, had employed his animation for a brief 5-second outro. He expressed his genuine flattery and appreciation for this occurrence, finding it quite cool.
Nevertheless, some individuals have raised concerns, labeling it as "stealing" due to MrBeast's use of the animation without obtaining permission or offering proper credit. CG Geek inquired others' viewpoints on this matter.
CG Geek wrote, "Sooo... the worlds fastest growing YouTube video EVER, used my animation for the 5 sec outro. Honestly I'm super flattered and think its cool - but others have been saying its stealing because MrBeast used it without permission or credit.. What are your thoughts? ?"
Internet comments on MrBeast's alleged 'theft'
Following CG Geek's disclosure regarding MrBeast's latest video, a multitude of users stepped forward to share their perspectives.
One user commented on CG Geek's post, saying, "Contact them. You deserve credit. It was theft. Potentially not the only time from that editor. They might even be happy to learn about it to prevent further cases."
Another user stated, "Just because it's only 5 seconds doesn't mean it's fair use. this is a multi millionaire stealing your labor. get what you deserve."
A user comments, "I think its time to lawyer up. A lot of money is being made using your work. Unless you said it was ok to use it, what they are doing is not ok."
