Logan Paul Faces Backlash Over Abortion Comments

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#LoganPaulIsOverParty Trends Following YouTube Star s Controversial Abortion Comment

In a press conference promoting his upcoming boxing match against YouTuber KSI, Paul had some choice words. Twitter was quick to respond. via: TMZ YouTube star is no stranger to controversy. His latest remarks are dividing audiences as they appear to reflect an anti-abortion sentiment. Paul is set to fight fellow , a rematch of a . who rose to fame through his gaming videos but now posts about his boxing career and makes music videos. The two are presently on a press tour to promote the event. Paul sparked a strong response among those following the saga after he commented on KSI's history as it relates to abortions. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY "Y’all may not know it but JJ’s on his fifth abortion," , referring to KSI by a nickname. "His fifth. That’s five babies dead. And I think I might return the favor." "And I might kill you," Paul said as he turned his attention to KSI. "I might end you. I’mma light you on fire, bro." While KSI didn't immediately issue a public response, . Some people defended a woman's right to choose while others applauded the seemingly pro-life stance. Though intended to be a joke or a diss at his fellow YouTuber, many feel Paul's comment serves as a condemnation of women who exercise the right to choose to have an abortion, which is . This isn't the first time Paul shared his thoughts on KSI's history with abortions. In March, Paul tweeted to KSI with similar remarks after "Aren't you on your fifth abortion, g?" Paul tweeted. "Crazy theory but: life is about more than views.... sometimes it's about... ya know.... life ?" , according to The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy institute that examines the subject in detail. Just months ago, Paul appeared to show his support for a woman's right to choose. Back in May, . As of the time of publication, there are more than 20,500 tweets with the hashtag #LoganPaulIsOverParty. However, many of those tweets are older and reflect Twitter users' responses to Paul's previous controversies. via: Entertainment Tonight The internet personality's , but he may be best known for filming and uploading a video from a trip to a Japanese forest called Aokigahara. The forest has a reputation for being a place where people go to attempt suicide. Paul visited the area and filmed his experience, . After widespread backlash, he . in response to the outcry. In spite of the controversy surrounding that video as well as his self-proclaimed . Source: