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On June 2, 2024, Donaldson surpassed Indian-based music label and film production company [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] in subscribers for the title of the most subscribed channel on YouTube, at 267{{Nbsp}}million.<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Wes |title=PewDiePie 'avenged' as MrBeast becomes YouTube's most-subscribed channel |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/2/24170045/mrbeast-youtube-most-subscribed-channel-t-series-pewdiepie |access-date=June 3, 2024 |work=The Verge |date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> On July 10, 2024, Donaldson became the first YouTuber to surpass 300 million subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-10 |title=MrBeast makes history, becomes first YouTuber to reach 300 million subscribers |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/mrbeast-makes-history-becomes-first-youtuber-to-reach-300-million-subscribers-101720623424789.html |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> On July 13, 2024, Donaldson uploaded his 300 million subscribers special, "[[50 YouTubers Fight For $1,000,000]]". The video featured guest appearances from [[Howie Mandel]], [[Miranda Cosgrove]], and [[Joey Chestnut]].<ref>{{cite web |title=JaidenAnimations wins MrBeast's $1 million YouTube challenge, outlasting Logan Paul and KSI |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2479628/jaidenanimations-wins-mrbeasts-1-million-youtube-challenge-outlasting-logan-paul-and-ksi |website=tribune.com |access-date=July 19, 2024}}</ref> This video reached 71{{Nbsp}}million views in the first 24 hours, becoming Donaldson's most-viewed video within its first 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1812524185228320980 |user=MrBeast |title=New video is my most viewed video ever in 24 hours 😮 |date=July 14, 2024 |access-date=July 19, 2024}}</ref>
On July 24, 2024, Donaldson removed Tyson from the MrBeast brand after allegations of inappropriate misconduct with a minor were made by various third-party YouTubers. However, Tyson put out her own statement, saying she willingly stepped away and that her decision to leave was mutual.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=July 24, 2024 |title=MrBeast Co-Host Steps Aside After Allegations Of Grooming A Minor |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/mrbeast-co-host-steps-aside-allegations-grooming-minor-1236021014/ |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parkel |first=Inga |date=July 25, 2024 |title=MrBeast 'disgusted' by grooming accusations against longtime collaborator Ava Kris Tyson |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/mrbeast-ava-kris-tyson-grooming-b2585844.html |access-date=July 25, 2024 |website=[[The Independent]]}}</ref> The alleged victim has denied being groomed, referring to it as "massive lies and twisting the truth" and saying that Tyson had only "made a few edgy jokes".<ref>{{cite news |last=Donnelly |first=Dylan |date=July 24, 2024 |title=MrBeast's co-host Ava Kris Tyson quits YouTube channel and denies grooming allegations |url=https://news.sky.com/story/mrbeasts-co-host-ava-kris-tyson-quits-youtube-channel-and-denies-grooming-allegations-13184319 |access-date=July 24, 2024 |work=[[Sky News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Collins |first=Riyah |date=July 24, 2024 |title=MrBeast co-host Ava Kris Tyson quits over grooming claims |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw8y2w5n220o |access-date=July 24, 2024 |publisher=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> However, he later changed his mind in another statement, saying that, "These conversations should not have happened with people at the age I was at the time", and that "I was a minor in this situation [...] I did not see this as wrong at the time."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=2024-07-27 |title=MrBeast Co-Host’s Alleged Grooming Victim Changes Tune, Condemns Interactions |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/mrbeast-co-hosts-alleged-grooming-victim-changes-tune-1236024442/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> Donaldson released a statement saying he was "disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts" as had been alleged, and was hiring an independent investigator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-25 |title=MrBeast hires investigators over Ava Kris Tyson grooming claims |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr5pgevr39o |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> A few days later, half a million messages from a [[Discord]] server inhabited by people involved in the accusations were leaked.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discord leaks: Ava Kris Tyson faces new accusations, MrBeast comments on Ava’s genital size {{!}} Al Bawaba |url=https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/discord-leaks-ava-kris-tyson-faces-new-1579120 |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=www.albawaba.com |language=en}}</ref>
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