This year saw major controversies in the influencer world, including a class-action lawsuit against YouTuber MrBeast over alleged mistreatment and harassment on his new Amazon game show.<br /><br />Additionally, Hailey Welch, known as the "Hawk Tuah" meme star, faced backlash over accusations of running a cryptocurrency scam after her "Hawk" coin plummeted in value.<br /><br />These incidents have sparked widespread debates about accountability and ethics in the influencer industry.
