Mr. Beast Responds To Backlash Over Stunt In Video

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00:00MrBeast responds to backlash over stunt in video.

00:04YouTube juggernaut MrBeast is under fire, again.

00:07His latest viral hit features a stuntman navigating fiery death traps for $500,000.

00:13With thrilling feats like being shot from a cannon and escaping an explosive house,

00:18it has 45 million views but not everyone is cheering.

00:22Critics on social media have slammed the video as irresponsible, dystopian, and humiliating,

00:27claiming it sends a dangerous message to young fans who may try to imitate the high-risk challenges.

00:33Others raised ethical concerns, likening it to a real-life squid game.

00:37But Donaldson isn't backing down.

00:40I take safety more seriously than you could ever imagine, he wrote on X, addressing online outrage.

00:45We had ventilation for smoke, a kill switch for fires, and professionals testing.

00:51The stuntman was a pro.

00:52The pinned comment emphasized a pyro team and fire suppression systems, adding,

00:57none were needed, just wanted transparency.

01:01Eric, the stuntman stare of the show, walked away with $500,000,

01:05a hefty payday for a video that's being called both a technical marvel and a moral landmine.

01:11Still, this isn't MrBeast's first run-in with controversy.

01:14Earlier this year, his Beast Games Amazon series, where 1,000 contestants competed for a $5 million prize,

01:21was hit with a lawsuit alleging poor treatment of participants.

01:25Donaldson dismissed the claims as blown out of proportion.

01:28With 440-plus million subscribers, brand partnerships, fast food ventures, and massive cash giveaways,

01:35MrBeast remains the most powerful and polarizing figure on the platform.

01:38Whether you see him as a genius showman or a digital age ringmaster, one thing's for sure.