James Charles, a well-known makeup artist and YouTube celebrity, is currently trending on Twitter due to the alleged leak of an explicit video purportedly featuring him. This video, which is being described as a sex tape, has rapidly spread across social media platforms, capturing widespread attention and sparking heated discussions online.
The unexpected release of this video has resulted in a surge of comments on Charles’ recent Instagram posts, with many users questioning the video’s legitimacy and expressing their surprise. As of now, Charles has remained silent on the matter.
Born on May 23, 1999, in New York, James Charles gained widespread recognition in 2016 after a video of him retaking his senior portrait with a ring light and full makeup went viral. By the start of 2019, he had accumulated 10 million subscribers on YouTube, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the beauty industry.
At just 17 years old, Charles broke barriers as the first male brand ambassador for CoverGirl, a move that was positively received by the brand’s audience. His inaugural appearance was in a commercial promoting CoverGirl’s So Lashy mascara. In addition to his thriving YouTube career, Charles introduced a clothing line called Sisters Apparel and a makeup line, the Sister Collection, in 2018.
Despite his successes, Charles has been no stranger to controversy, facing multiple scandals that have placed him under intense public scrutiny. This latest incident is the most recent in a series of challenges for the influencer, though the outcome of this situation is yet to be seen.