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While Charles issued a statement about ending his working relationship with Morphe, he had not yet reacted publicly to his YouTube channel's demonetization.

He also claimed he would be seeking legal action \"against those that have spread misinformation and/or created completely fake stories, as this has gone too far.\"

Prior to the allegations, the 21-year-old beauty mogul boasted over 25 million subscribers on his YouTube account, which saw him collaborating with stars such as Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

Charles was one of the highest paid YouTubers, receiving an estimated $25,520 per video, according to Cosmetify.

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