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In the past few days, Mr. Beast—aka Jimmy Donaldson—has dominated headlines and social media with what is easily one of his most controversial stunts yet. On September 28, 2025, Mr. Beast released a new YouTube video titled Would you risk dying for $500,000, immediately igniting fierce debate. The video, which racked up over 43 million views in just a day, features Donaldson overseeing a series of extreme challenges, including one where a man—later confirmed by Donaldson to be a professional stuntman—was tied up and left to escape from a burning building. Wearing a firefighter's coat, Mr. Beast plays host to what many described as 'fire traps,' including being shot out of a cannon and surviving explosions.

The internet, particularly X users, erupted. Some compared Mr. Beast to the fictional killer Jigsaw, labeling the video sadistic and accusing him of pushing boundaries for views with what they called 'reckless engagement.' Critics questioned the safety and ethicality of making people perform dangerous stunts for cash prizes, with one user bluntly calling the act 'super villain sh*t.' Mr. Beast's massive young audience—he currently boasts around 441 million subscribers, many under 25—added fuel to the discussion, with concerns voiced by the public about the potential for impressionable fans to imitate these dangerous stunts without proper safety precautions.

Mr. Beast responded directly to criticism on social media and in statements to TMZ, emphasizing that participant safety was paramount. He asserted that every challenge was thoroughly tested, carried out exclusively by seasoned stunt professionals, and supervised by a full rescue team, including firefighters, EMTs, and a dedicated pyro team able to 'essentially turn off the fire if there was ever an issue.' He reiterated on X that ventilation and both smoke and flame 'kill switches' were in place, and every contingency was covered.

While the backlash remains heated, plenty of others on social media dismissed the outrage as overblown, pointing out the obvious professionalism and control behind the stunts. Nonetheless, the ongoing firestorm highlights how Donaldson continues to push the limits of participatory entertainment and the conversation around safety, ethics, and influence in YouTube content creation. No significant new business launches have been reported over the past 24 hours, nor has Mr. Beast made any public appearances outside this viral episode, but it is clear his every move is under the microscope as the internet debates the boundaries of spectacle.

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