The digital conversation has been flooded with questions like “What did CoryxKenshin do?” and “What happened to CoryxKenshin?”, which quickly became trending searches on Google. Everything started after the spread of a series of serious allegations against CoryxKenshin, the popular YouTuber known for his gaming and comedy content, whose real name is Cory DeVante Williams.
The public accusations were made on TikTok by user @pandaninjaxxofficial, who claimed to have had a romantic relationship with the content creator. Below, we present all the details of this case that has divided the internet.
What are the allegations against CoryxKenshin?
The scandal began on July 13, 2025, when @pandaninjaxxofficial posted a series of TikTok videos recounting her supposed toxic relationship with CoryxKenshin. The TikToker accuses him of:
- Emotional and mental abuse
- Manipulation
- Narcissistic behaviors
- Love bombing
- Gaslighting
- Status-fueled cruelty
- Emotional abandonment
- Illness-related trauma
In her first video titled “The Truth About Your Favorite YouTuber”, the content creator shared slides describing how the YouTuber allegedly “ghosted” her to “teach her a lesson.” In her own words:
“You made me feel like I had to shrink just to earn a reply. Every move was calculated, even if I couldn’t see it back then.”
In the following parts of her series, PandaNinjaXx_Official shared screenshots of Xbox conversations and more details of what she describes as a relationship marked by emotional abuse.
What did PandaNinjaXx_Official say about her relationship with CoryxKenshin?
One of the most disturbing moments was a clip where the TikToker confronts Cory about whether he watched her while she slept. The creator responded:
“Yes. I actually did something while you were sleeping… I’m sorry, I just have this fetish. I didn’t hurt you. You’re good, right?”
Although this statement generated significant criticism and concern among his followers, PandaNinjaXx_Official clarified that she was not accusing CoryxKenshin of sexual abuse, but rather that the harm was primarily psychological and emotional.
She also stated that she is not the only person to have suffered this kind of behavior from the YouTuber, although she has not mentioned any other names so far.
What has CoryxKenshin said about it?
As of now, CoryxKenshin has not issued any official response regarding the accusations presented on TikTok. This silence has led to multiple speculations and divided opinions on social media, especially on Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok, where users debate the truthfulness of the claims.
This is not the first time the YouTuber has been involved in controversies. In early 2025, some internet users attempted to “cancel” him over unfounded accusations of “inappropriately staring at his stylist.” At that time, Cory denied the accusations and publicly apologized to his braider, clarifying that he had allowed the recording to support her business:
“She asked me if she could record the process, because it would help her business… And me, being the most private guy ever, I thought, ‘Okay, let’s do it if it helps.’”
Cory also expressed his frustration over how the clips were taken out of context:
“Y’all will never get no other clips of me… If you’re gonna take a clip and blow it up that much, y’all need to find something better to do.”
Did CoryxKenshin lose subscribers after the allegations?
Amidst the rumors and controversy, speculations surfaced on Reddit about a supposed decline in CoryxKenshin’s subscriber count. However, data from Social Blade and SPEAKRJ indicate otherwise: the YouTuber continues to experience steady growth.
With over 22.5 million subscribers, Cory has gained approximately 300,000 new followers in the last 30 days alone. Therefore, the narrative that Cory was “canceled” or lost popularity following the allegations is not supported by current data.
Who is CoryxKenshin and why is he so famous?
Cory DeVante Williams, known as CoryxKenshin, is an American content creator born on November 9, 1992. He launched his YouTube channel in 2009, initially creating comedy sketches before transitioning to gaming content, especially horror titles like:
- Five Nights at Freddy’s
- Bloodborne
- Elden Ring
- Friday Night Funkin’
His charisma, humor, and energy have positioned him as one of the most popular YouTubers in the U.S., reaching the fourth spot among the fastest-growing creators in 2021. He is also known for his frequent hiatuses or creative breaks, many related to mental health and the stress of fame.
In 2023, Cory made a cameo in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, further cementing his bond with the gaming community.
What other controversies has CoryxKenshin faced?
In 2022, CoryxKenshin publicly denounced that YouTube practiced racism and favoritism in its content review system, after his video about the game The Mortuary Assistant was restricted while other popular creators’ videos on the same content were not. That video reached number 1 on YouTube’s trending tab and was supported by figures such as Jacksepticeye, Ludwig, and Phillip DeFranco.
Additionally, in 2017, the YouTuber revealed that he suffers from ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that affects the growth of teeth and body hair, which led to bullying during his childhood.
