Jenna Marbles leaves YouTube following racism allegations Jenna Marbles, YouTubeLong-time YouTuber Jenna Marbles has explained her decision to private many of her older videos following accusations of racist behavior and blackface against the star, which she addressed in a tearful video on June 25. Jenna Marbles is one of YouTube\u2019s most popular content creators, boasting over 20 million subscribers on the platform due to her hilarious, over-the-top content that she\u2019s been posting for over ten years. Marbles is also known for not getting into the drama that seems to permeate the YouTube scene, with many fans calling her an \u201cunproblematic queen\u201d \u2014 but in wake of many callouts against top online entertainers for past offenses, she has now spoken out about her own history. Marbles uploaded a heartfelt video on June 25 discussing her older content, explaining that she wanted to address a few videos in particular that had offended viewers, which have since been set to private. Specifically, the YouTuber brought up a video from 2011 parodying rapper Nicki Minaj, where she wore dark tan foundation and a pink wig. Marbles explained that the makeup matched her tan, as seen after she took her wig off at the end of the video, but noted that an argument from her side paled in comparison to the hurt she may have caused regardless of her intentions. \u201cI don\u2019t know how else to say this, but it doesn\u2019t matter,\u201d she said. \u201cBecause all that matters is that people were offended and it hurt them, and for that, I am so unbelievably sorry. This isn\u2019t okay, and it hasn\u2019t existed on the internet for a long time because it\u2019s not okay.\u201d Marbles went on to address another video made in 2011 that appeared to mock Asian languages, showing the star wearing a rice hat and long mustache. \u201cIt\u2019s inexcusable, and it\u2019s not okay,\u201d she continued. \u201cI\u2019m incredibly sorry if this offended you. Then, now, whenever. It doesn\u2019t need to exist.\u201d The star also dissected an upload from 2012 where she went on a self-described \u201csl*t-shaming rant,\u201d and admitted that she\u2019d privated videos poking fun at gender-prescribing behavior, going on to announce that she would be taking an indefinite hiatus from uploading regular content. \u201cFor now, I just can\u2019t exist on this channel,\u201d she said through tears. \u201c\u2026I think I\u2019m just going to move on from this channel for now. I don\u2019t know if that\u2019s forever, I don\u2019t know how long that\u2019s gonna be. I wanna make sure the things I put into the world are not hurting anyone.\u201d Twitter later erupted with the news, with many fans expressing shock and dismay that Marbles was seemingly pressured into leaving YouTube over her older videos. https:\/\/twitter.com\/1820bella1\/status\/1276262915587203073?s=20 jenna marbles just quit youtube because people tried to cancel her for stupid videos that she knew were wrong and took down years ago. she is one of the most mature YouTubers and cancel culture has ruined another amazing person. Good job cancel culture! You really did it again. pic.twitter.com\/QtVA74nxax \u2014 braden \u2077\ud83e\udd8b (@armynator_7) June 25, 2020 The Jenna Marbles quitting video was hard to watch. The internet mob really controls lives, it felt like I was watching a hostage being held at gunpoint. You need the internets permission to be friends with people and can never make a single mistake even when you were a kid \u2014 Charlie (@MoistCr1TiKaL) June 25, 2020 This is far from the first time Marbles has addressed backlash from her content; the star also came forward with an apology video in late February regarding a previous upload where she\u2019d strapped her dogs into the back of her car with a special harness made for travel. After being called out for fans for potentially hurting the animals, Marbles took to YouTube to deeply apologize for the situation and explained that she was \u201cjust trying to do the best thing that we can.\u201d Marbles has yet to speak further on the situation on her other social media platforms in wake of her latest video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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