YouTuber Jon Bravo says a content creator he exposed may have spent $15,000 on a campaign to remove the channels of Bravo and daddywelz through false reports.
The claim is based on messages and payment records shared by Bravo and daddywelz. In one exchange, a man discussing the takedown says: “No I didn’t but that doesn’t defeat the purpose I got paid by him & wasnt $5k I actually taxed him $15k”
Another screenshot appears to show a transaction for 4,522.846151 USDC, valued at $4,522.84, with part of a cryptocurrency wallet address visible. The messages show a discussion over payment, including: “What coin”, “How much I send”, “$5k”, and “USDC”. The recipient then wrote: “Ok sending” and “Standby”.
Bravo said the screenshots connect the alleged payment to the removal of daddywelz’s channel, which had covered material about him. He also said the man admitted taking money from influencer King Azoulay to remove Bravo’s account.
The alleged takedown comes after Bravo published investigative material concerning Ben Azoulay, including an interview with Azoulay’s former partner. The reports say Azoulay had been involved in coordinated attacks against other YouTubers, with channels receiving multiple terminations over alleged violations that observers said were inaccurate.
daddywelz later wrote: “My channels have now been maliciously targeted and terminated FIVE TIMES. I have evidence of someone claiming responsibility for falsely reporting my channel. This is unacceptable! We urgently need an actual HUMAN to investigate & review BOTH my channel & Jon Bravo’s”
Bravo said his channel remained unavailable and that contacting YouTube had been difficult. When someone suggested that he sue King Azoulay for taking his channel down, Bravo also stated: “You know exactly what’s coming.”
The controversy has grown after footage and messages connected the alleged operation to Azoulay. Bravo said the individual who spoke with him had been told that King Azoulay paid for the action. Azoulay has not publicly acknowledged the allegation.
The reported attacks followed months of public tensions. In a podcast appearance, Azoulay said: “When someone slanders your name and does everything to destroy you, when you have a moment to get him back, make sure to get him back,” He continued: “When you have money, you could do a lot of things legally.”
He also referred to plans operating “behind the scenes” that could lead to significant consequences for critics.
