From: officialflagrant
Logan Paul has shared his perspectives on a variety of influential figures and the broader landscape of fame and authenticity in the entertainment industry.
On Combat Sports Personalities
Floyd Mayweather
Logan Paul accuses Floyd Mayweather of not paying him for their fight, claiming Mayweather owes him “millions,” likely over 5 million [01:37:00]. He states that Mayweather is being sued in New York for taking cash under the table for ticketing and selling rights without giving Logan his percentage [02:18:00]. Paul suggests that Mayweather is “on his way” to being broke if he doesn’t continue exhibition fights [03:50:00]. He describes Mayweather as not hitting hard and being slow during their fight, even claiming to have popped Mayweather’s eardrum [04:41:00] and landed an overhand right that hurt him [04:22:00].
Conor McGregor
Paul refers to Conor McGregor as someone whose “punches are softer than the pillow” [00:41:00].
Dillon Danis
Paul criticizes Dillon Danis’s appearance, saying he looks “like a diabetic Count Chocula” [00:49:00]. He points out that Danis hasn’t fought in three years and has “more cage time” on Sarah McLachlan commercials than actual fights [00:53:00]. Paul acknowledges Danis as “one of the best Jiu-Jitsu guys in the world” [01:41:00], but also mentioned an incident where one of Danis’s friends pulled a gun on Logan’s friend Mike at a party [01:58:00].
Jake Paul
Logan praises his brother Jake Paul for supporting him after the Mayweather fight, saying, “eight rounds to nothing, Logan, you just beat the greatest fight of all time” [05:37:00]. While Logan admits Jake was “being a little delusional” about the fight outcome [05:47:00], he appreciates the confidence. Logan believes Jake is a “genius” [02:28:00] and allows him to be the primary boxer because Logan fears the long-term brain damage that boxing might inflict on himself [04:57:00]. He also notes that people often confuse him and Jake [02:26:00]. Logan reveals that his most viewed YouTube video is a diss track against Jake during a period of “real beef” between them [02:55:00], sparked by pranks such as Jake pretending to give Logan a Lamborghini [02:54:00].
KSI
Paul considers KSI to have “saved his career” by calling him out for a boxing match, which provided Logan with a chance for “potential redemption” and to “earn respect in a different way” [03:31:00]. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to box twice and show his true character [03:33:00]. Their past beef was “real,” and after their second fight, Logan felt their similarities were undeniable [03:14:00]. Paul later brought KSI an opportunity with Prime Hydration, hoping to make him a billionaire [03:34:00].
On Musicians and Actors
Drake
Logan Paul describes Drake as an “incredible human being” who is “so kind” and “genuine” [03:22:00]. He believes Drake gives love to others in the grind because he understands what it takes [03:27:00].
Liam Payne
After having him on his podcast, Logan notes that Liam Payne, from One Direction, is “very talented” [03:41:00], capable of impersonations, singing, and freestyling. He also mentioned that Payne claimed to be the “founding father” of One Direction [03:03:00].
Harry Styles
Harry Styles is cited as an example of a “star” who possesses the “trifecta”: talent, look, and name [04:38:00].
Jared Leto
Logan met Jared Leto at Coachella and describes him as “nice” and a “good guy” [02:46:00], noting that he didn’t meet “The Joker” [02:41:00].
Tim Robinson
Logan highly recommends Tim Robinson’s Netflix sketch comedy show “I Think You Should Leave,” calling it “next up” and “really funny” [02:49:00].
Other Notable Mentions
- Adam Sandler: Logan hopes to meet Adam Sandler to confirm that being famous doesn’t necessarily lead to misery [04:04:00].
- Tom Segura: Logan sees Tom Segura as someone who makes a conscious choice to limit his fame to maintain anonymity and freedom [04:43:00].
- Russell Brand: Logan describes him as a “star” after he appeared on their podcast, noting he is “noticeably keen” and “sharp” [04:19:00].
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: Considered a “mass appeal” figure [03:01:00].
- Mr. Beast: A highly impactful figure Logan’s parents don’t know, illustrating the fractured nature of modern fame [02:46:00].
On Fame and Authenticity
Logan Paul believes that the political sphere is “muddied” and that people are “sick of it” [03:08:00]. He optimistically foresees an “era of authenticity” reigning supreme, where being “100% myself” is a blessing [03:19:00]. He distinguishes himself from 95% of celebrities who “fake every single thing,” arguing that audiences only know actors and singers by their characters or music, not their true selves [03:34:00].
Paul asserts that the public’s perception of fame is “going to completely shift” [03:53:00] as influencers and YouTubers become involved in “legit billion dollar companies” and earn more than traditional actors [03:41:00]. He notes that the value of the “influencer” and “online entrepreneur” is becoming “more and more recognizable and real” [03:14:00].
Logan Paul acknowledges that some individuals are drastically changed by fame, often activating “not so favorable” parts of their ego, especially if they crave validity due to childhood trauma [03:22:00]. However, he believes there are “more good ones than not,” estimating an 80/20 split of positive to negative experiences with famous people [03:02:00]. He credits his own “big cancellation” with partially grounding him and preventing him from feeling “justified in their success” without acknowledging luck [03:28:00].
He reflects that his “work ethic makes up for my lack of talent” in many areas [04:06:00] and that his “storytelling taste” is what determines what content he publishes, rather than analytics or views [04:54:00].
Paul sees content creation as a “natural form of like any endeavor,” with “waves,” “crest and tross” [03:32:00]. He loves “capturing” moments and believes he will “forever be capturing” [05:48:00].
“People are indifferent to you… that’s the worst” [05:36:00]