The YouTube Ghost Town: Creators Who Vanished
Reddit's r/YouTubeDrama asks the question we've all wondered: which creators just vanished from YouTube? From Viya's tax scandal to Li Ziqi's MCN dispute, the creator economy is a meat grinder.
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IShowSpeed Getting His Own Anime Is Peak Creator Economy Chaos
IShowSpeed is getting his own anime written by One Piece showrunner Matt Owens and produced by Paramount CEO Brian Robbins' company. The creator economy just went full shonen.
Expedia x IShowSpeed: The Brand Deal We Didn't See Coming
Expedia's IShowSpeed partnership is either genius or insane — probably both. The chaotic YouTube megastar is now selling Gen Z on travel, and it might be the smartest brand play of 2026.