RantCrush Top 5: July 19, 2017

Twenty-year-old Disney star Jake Paul has 25 million followers on his social media accounts and enjoys performing stunts like setting furniture on fire in his backyard. Now, his neighbors are complaining that he has turned their formerly peaceful Los Angeles neighborhood into a “war zone” and “living hell.” Paul often publishes his address online so that as many fans as possible can come and join in on his “stunts.” In a TV interview with KTLA, Paul seemed completely indifferent to his neighbors’ discomfort. “The neighbors hate me,” he said. “It’s terrible, it’s a bad situation and I feel bad for them, but there’s nothing we can do. Jake Paulers are the strongest army out there. Dab.” Then, he dabbed.

In the news clip, he also ran screaming down the street and climbed on top of the broadcast van to shout to his fans down below. Now, his neighbors are planning a meeting to discuss the matter with police and city leaders. They may also file a class-action nuisance lawsuit against Paul.

I thought “living hell” was an exaggeration, then I watched the local news video

— Dave Jorgenson (@davejorgenson) July 18, 2017

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.