Last year, a widely circulated video depicted a troubling incident involving YouTube star MrBeast, who was pulled over by police and subsequently arrested. The incident raised significant concern and drew attention to the well-being of the popular YouTuber.
Here’s everything to know about MrBeast getting arrested.
Did MrBeast get arrested?
Last year, a widely circulated video showed YouTube sensation MrBeast being pulled over and arrested by police while driving his Tesla. Later, it was revealed that the incident was a revenge prank orchestrated by fellow YouTube star Airrack.
In the video, MrBeast can be seen getting pulled over by police while driving his Tesla and handcuffed, as per Daily Mail. He was taken into custody and reportedly held in a cell without access to food or water following the incident.
Why did MrBeast go to jail?
MrBeast getting arrested was revealed to be a revenge plan of YouTube star Airrack, in retaliation for a prank that had been played on him more than a year prior.
In the video, MrBeast was pulled over in his Tesla due to tinted windows, as per Daily Mail. The officers simulated a license check and falsely claimed there was a warrant related to communicating threats. Initially cooperative, MrBeast stopped engaging when questioned about threats. He was then held in a cell without access to food or water for an extended period. Eventually, when given the opportunity to make a phone call, officers dialed Airrack’s number, revealing to him that it was all a prank. Airrack later admitted MrBeast had believed the situation was genuine at first.
Airrack reportedly teamed up with off-duty deputies from North Carolina, MrBeast’s home state, to pull off a fake arrest. These deputies were reportedly off-duty at the time and were compensated for their role in the staged prank. Airrack later revealed in a video that he originally planned the prank with the New York City Police Department. However, it fell through. The involvement of local law enforcement also sparked controversy among viewers.
