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MrBeast walks back criticism of man dubbed "more influential" than him

MrBeast acknowledged comedian Caleb Hearon's higher influence ranking by Rolling Stone, prompting discussions on digital influence and past controversies involving MrBeast's accountability.

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"I deleted the tweet I don't want the smoke from the shooters, spare me plz," MrBeast said.

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MrBeast Retreats Behind Caleb Hearon After Failed Call Out

MrBeast (#7) hides back behind Caleb Hearon (#6) after he mistakenly called him out for ranking higher than him on an influential creator list: ‘Spare me plz’

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MrBeast walks back criticism of man dubbed "more influential" than him

"I deleted the tweet I don't want the smoke from the shooters, spare me plz," MrBeast said.

·United States
Read Full Article
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