Contentious personality EDP445 calls out Chris Tyson for "having an influence on kids"

A video featuring controversial figure Deyione "EDP445" has received significant backlash from the online community. In the video, the internet personality accused Chris Tyson, a longtime friend of Jimmy "MrBeast," of having a negative influence on children. The source of this criticism seems to be the fact that Tyson recently underwent hormone replacement therapy.

For those unaware, EDP445 was reportedly caught trying to groom and meet a min*r in 2021. He has since been blacklisted from YouTube. Despite facing cancellation, his online presence has not completely diminished, as he continues to upload videos on TikTok.

While the content creator claimed that he has no personal agenda against the transgender or gay community, he said individuals like Tyson should keep their distance from children. He said in the video:

What else did EDP445 say about Chris Tyson?

The content creator proceeded to describe Tyson's gender identity and personal choices in a derogatory manner while emphasizing that he does not consider it his concern. He continued:

Here's what the community said about the rant

Fans quickly found the rant to be ironic, considering that the former YouTube personality is accused of being a groomer himself. Here are some notable reactions to the video:

Despite attempting a comeback through several other YouTube channels, the controversial figure remains banned on the platform. He was also banned on TikTok but has since created another account.

About the author

Shreyan is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda, focusing on streamer content. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature, and journalism was the most logical next step for him. Although titles like FIFA 08 and GTA San Andreas acted as the catalyst for his love of video games, the exponential growth of the streaming community also propelled his interest in the genre. He also has a prior work experience of 2 years.

Shreyan considers factual and accurate content to be the most important as a creator and a reader. He ensures this by double checking every piece of information in his articles and sourcing it from streamers directly rather than depend on third parties. His works have caught the attention of the heavyweights, with the PR team of Sidemen (a YouTube group he’s been following since his teenage days) and Chess.com reaching out to him for sending exclusive press releases.

Shreyan would love to drop into the virtual world of FIFA/EA FC and explore it further but, he would recommend playing Red Dead Redemption 2 to gaming skeptics for its top-tier gameplay, story and characters. During his downtime, he enjoys balancing his interests in reading, watching films and sports, and of course, playing video games.

Know More