Brief Summary
This video explores the controversy surrounding YouTube's decision to remove PewDiePie's diss track "Coco," which targeted the children's channel Coco melon. It examines the reasons behind the removal, YouTube's stated policies, and the reactions from the YouTube community. Additionally, the video investigates whether this incident contributed to PewDiePie's apparent halt in releasing new music, especially after his older diss track "[ __ ] Lasagna" faced copyright claims.
- YouTube removed PewDiePie's "Coco" diss track citing child safety and harassment policies.
- The removal sparked debate among YouTubers who questioned the application of these policies.
- PewDiePie expressed disappointment with YouTube's decision.
- Copyright claims against his older track "[ __ ] Lasagna" may have further discouraged him from releasing new music.
Intro
The video introduces the topic of YouTube's decision to remove PewDiePie's diss track "Coco" and its potential impact on his music career. It sets the stage for an examination of the controversy surrounding the removal and its broader implications.
PewDiePie's Diss Track History
PewDiePie has a history of creating diss tracks, notably "[ __ ] Lasagna," a highly popular track aimed at T-Series during their subscriber battle. This track amassed over 300 million views, making it the most viewed diss track by a YouTuber. He followed this with "Congratulations," another track directed at T-Series after they surpassed him in subscribers.
Coco melon Diss Track
As Coco melon approached PewDiePie in subscriber count, fans speculated about a potential diss track. While PewDiePie initially downplayed the idea, he eventually released "Coco" on Valentine's Day 2021. The video featured PewDiePie in various character costumes and included lyrics that poked fun at Coco melon's popularity. The video was co-written with David Brown of boy in a band.
YouTube's Decision and Community Reaction
YouTube removed "Coco" after it gained over 11 million views, citing violations of child safety and harassment policies. They argued that the video appeared to be made for children but contained inappropriate content, including violence. This decision sparked criticism from other YouTubers, who questioned the grounds for the removal and suggested alternative solutions like age-restricting the video.
PewDiePie's Response and Potential Impact on Music Career
PewDiePie expressed his disappointment with YouTube's decision in a live stream. Following the removal of "Coco," PewDiePie did not release any more music, despite teasing a new track beforehand. Additionally, his older track "[ __ ] Lasagna" was claimed by an unknown company, further complicating his relationship with YouTube and potentially discouraging him from pursuing his music career.
