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In the past few days James Charles has once again found himself squarely in the headlines not for his latest makeup launch but for renewed controversy that has gripped the beauty community and social media at large. After years of alternating creative triumphs and public scandals—from his rapid rise as a YouTube beauty guru to the 2021 admission of texting underage boys—James seemed to be maintaining a lower profile until a viral domestic abuse case brought his name roaring back into the discourse.

The storm began when TikTok star Kayla Malec went public with emotional confessional videos about her abuse at the hands of former boyfriend Evan Johnson, generating over 100 million views and support from celebrities like Kesha. In the fallout, James Charles was dragged into the fray after a YouTuber interviewing Johnson’s former friend flung unsubstantiated allegations, claiming James had a sexual relationship with Johnson and offered support during his breakup with Malec. The video itself included a legal disclaimer emphasizing these were unproven claims, but the damage to James’s name was already rippling across TikTok and Twitter. According to Out Magazine, Charles waited for the court case to conclude but finally broke his silence with a passionate TikTok video. In his words, he adamantly denied any romantic involvement, confirmed they only shared a brief friendship, and distanced himself from Johnson’s actions, saying “I sure as hell do not support the disgusting, deplorable, heinous acts he committed against Kayla Malec behind closed doors.” James argued that the claims were slanderous and announced he was pursuing defamation lawsuits against those spreading them, specifically targeting their efforts to monetize the situation.

Meanwhile, the YouTuber scene is abuzz with speculation and commentary about James’s apparent ability to weather controversy and continue lucrative online activity. This week’s Beauty News round-up on YouTube called out James for allegedly using other creators’ affiliate-linked content for his own videos which could lead to healthy commissions and ad revenue. The host, who openly admits a personal bias against James, criticized him for seemingly profiting from drama while giving minimal credit to the original creators. While earnings estimates are speculative, the sentiment bubbling up is frustration with James’s continued commercial success amid ongoing moral scrutiny.

Even among the public, sentiment is divided. Another recent viral YouTube commentary video questioned why James remains a fixture of the beauty industry despite his past controversies, referencing his multimillion-dollar disputes over makeup collaborations but ultimately conceding that his financial claims with Morphe are legitimate even if his reputation remains polarizing.

No major headlines have been reported in the last 24 hours suggesting any dramatic new development, but the current swirl of response videos, threats of defamation suits, and renewed calls for accountability may prove consequential for James’s long-term biography. At time of recording, James’s own social channels have remained relatively quiet since his denials, suggesting a deliberate strategy of containment after issuing his statement.

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