MrBeast’s Beast Industries Sued by Former Employee Alleging Sexual Harassment and Retaliation; Company Says Suit Is Based on ‘Categorically False Statements’

Apr 22, 2026 11:46am PT MrBeast’s Beast Industries Sued by Former Employee Alleging Sexual Harassment and Retaliation; Company Says Suit Is Based on ‘Categorically False Statements’

By Todd Spangler

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Todd Spangler

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The media company led by MrBeast, the YouTube megastar whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has been sued by a former employee, who alleges she was subjected to years of sexual harassment, gender bias and retaliation by Donaldson and other senior leadership. Donaldson’s company, Beast Industries, denied the allegations and called them “categorically false.”

MrBeast’s Beast Industries has over 500 employees. Donaldson is the most-followed creator on YouTube, currently with 479 million subscribers for his MrBeast channel alone.

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