Samuel Nicholas Pepper (born 26 March 1989) is an English internet personality and reality TV contestant.
In 2021, Pepper worked with FaZe Clan to promote the Save the Kids token pump-and-dump scheme as an independent contractor.
[12] On 8 September 2010, Pepper created his YouTube channel and began uploading videos, mainly consisting of pranks,[13] voicing himself in Element Animation's The Crack!
[15][16] In September 2014, Pepper uploaded a controversial video titled "Fake Hand Ass Pinch Prank".
Green also wrote an open letter calling on Pepper to "stop violating women and making them uncomfortable on the street for views".
[36] In response to the ongoing criticism, Pepper started a GoFundMe campaign, stating that he would delete his YouTube channel if $1.5 million was pledged to him.
[38] On 21 February 2016, Pepper made all of his YouTube videos private and deleted all of his tweets, save for one stating "I give up".
He apologised for his videos, calling himself an "idiot" and stated that he would continue uploading on YouTube and "make content that I really believe in".
According to two former employees, he tried to broker brand deals with Apple Inc.[49] He was living and frequently collaborating with former FaZe Clan member Frazier Khattri (FaZe Kay), and was accused by Khattri and YouTube investigator Coffeezilla of ordering a developer on the cryptocurrency Save the Kids token to change a mechanism within the currency, which after its change, would allow for the cryptocurrency to be used as a pump and dump scheme.
[52] They agreed on an extra fee to record the interaction and the camera livestreaming was pointed out to the escort immediately as she entered the room.
[52][53][54] After being made aware of the whole situation via text message from a friend, the woman attempted to leave the hotel room before being temporarily blocked by the third streamer who chased after her.
[53] Later, Pepper and Ice Poseidon exited the hotel where police officers apprehended the pair, placing them under temporary arrest for sexual assault.