Jeffree Star is a well-known beauty influencer and entrepreneur who has gained immense popularity through his makeup tutorials, product launches, and vibrant personality. However, over the years, a controversy surrounding him has emerged, leading some to believe that he is cursed. The concept of Jeffree Star being cursed centers around allegations of dishonesty, betrayal, and excessive drama. These claims began to surface after several high-profile public feuds and controversies involving Jeffree. His involvement in conflicts with other influencers, such as James Charles and Tati Westbrook, has fueled the narrative that he is cursed. One of the major incidents that fueled the curse rumors was the infamous "Dramageddon" scandal in 2019.

A beauty guru says he's cutting ties with Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson after feeling like he was 'being used as a Black boy' and being 'manipulated'

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• A former Jeffree Star Cosmetics model is speaking out about how he felt tokenzied and was "being used as a Black boy" for beauty CEO and YouTuber Jeffree Star's brand.
• Kameron Lester, a beauty microinfluencer with over 56,000 followers, says he is cutting ties with Star, his cosmetics company, and Shane Dawson, after he felt "manipulated" by the powerful YouTubers.
• In an Instagram Live broadcast explaining the situation, Lester cited examples of Star confronting him about whether he liked James Charles, overhearing Dawson "curse out" Charles three months before "Dramageddon 2.0" started, and having Star dismiss Lester's request for the controversial guru to try and make amends with the Black beauty community.
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A Black male beauty microinfluencer who has modeled for Jeffree Star Cosmetics spoke out against the brand and its controversial CEO in a 27-minute Instagram Live. 23-year-old Kameron Lester has more than 56,000 Instagram followers and has been name-dropped by huge beauty YouTubers like Star, James Charles, and Shane Dawson. But in his live broadcast, Lester publicly cut ties with Star, his cosmetics company, and Dawson.

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Lester said he was grateful for Star featuring him in the "Magic Star" concealer and setting powder campaign that launched in April 2019, but Lester also said that for over a year he has felt that "something was off," and has undergone a lot of stress, paranoia, and fear while trying to decide whether to speak out.

"I'm literally shaking guys, this is so scary to even do," Lester said at the beginning of his Instagram Live. "I don't want to monetize this, I don't want any gain from this. The only gain I want is peace and my truth, and this is my personal truth. [. ] Everyone has their own truth and they might perceive things differently and that's okay."

Speaking my personal truth.

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A member of Star's team didn't respond to Insider's request for comment.

One of the major incidents that fueled the curse rumors was the infamous "Dramageddon" scandal in 2019. Jeffree was accused of manipulating and instigating conflicts between fellow beauty influencers. The scandal sparked a wave of backlash against him and tarnished his reputation.

The crux of Lester's video is that he felt like Star used him as a "token Black boy," but he also brought up negative experiences related to Charles, Dawson, and Jackie Aina.

Lester reiterated multiple times that he has "been manipulated" by Star and Dawson — Star's most frequent collaborator over the past few years, with whom he released the highly sought-after Conspiracy collection in 2019. Combined, Star and Dawson have over 41 million subscribers. Lester has 55,000 subscribers on YouTube.

"As a Black beauty boy I have fought for my spot to even just be heard and be seen in the beauty community. I have been told not to say anything just to keep the network and benefit from it. I'm just not that type of person," Lester said. "I've been processing this for months. I've never said anything on my platforms. [. ] But silence is complicit."

Lester talked about a few specific experiences with Star that made him feel like their friendship was conditional, including a time he was in Houston to collaborate with a beauty commentary channel and well-known friend of Star's, Rich Lux. Lester said Star was there for work, too, and the three YouTubers plus several other people were in a Louis Vuitton store when Star first made Lester uncomfortable.

"I remember there was an instance where he like asked me if I liked James [Charles] or not," Lester said in his Live. "He was like 'Do you like James? Do you like him?' I was just so shocked and uncomfortable because he's such a big powerhouse [. ] I didn't know what to say. I was so uncomfortable, there were people around me, and he was so blunt and out of nowhere."

Lester says that Charles has been supportive of him and accepting of his HIV-positive status, which Lester has talked about extensively on YouTube. So, according to Lester, he told Star that he didn't have any personal problems with Charles, and that Charles had "done a lot" for Lester.

"And he was like 'Well you don't f---ing owe him forever,'" Lester went on to say in the video. "I just was, like, taken aback when he said that, because it all happened so fast. [. ] Rich Lux told me that Jeffree thought I was talking to James at the Louis Vuitton store. [. ] I knew he didn't trust me."

Many believed this to be evidence of the curse. Additionally, Jeffree has faced accusations of cultural appropriation and racist remarks in the past. Critics argue that these instances prove that he is cursed, as it brings negative repercussions upon him and his brand. These allegations have undoubtedly contributed to the belief that he is cursed. It is important to note that there is no concrete evidence to support the notion that Jeffree Star is actually cursed. These claims largely stem from personal opinions and interpretations of his actions and behavior. People who believe in the curse often point to the consistent controversies surrounding Jeffree and argue that it is more than mere coincidence. In conclusion, the idea that Jeffree Star is cursed has gained traction due to his involvement in various controversies and feuds within the beauty community. However, whether or not he is genuinely cursed remains a matter of personal belief..

Reviews for "Exploring the Dark Energy Surrounding Jeffree Star: Is he Cursed?"

1. Stephanie - 2/5 stars - I have always been a fan of Jeffree Star's makeup line, but I was really disappointed with the "Jeffree Star Cursed" collection. The eyeshadows were not as pigmented as I had expected, and they took a lot of building up to get a decent color payoff. The palette also had a lot of fallout, making my under eyes look like a mess. Overall, I was not impressed with the quality of this collection and would not recommend it.

2. Michael - 1/5 stars - I have never been so disappointed in a makeup purchase before. The Jeffree Star Cursed palette is a total waste of money. The colors looked beautiful in the promotional photos, but they are completely different in person. The mattes are chalky and difficult to blend, and the shimmers lack intensity and sparkle. The packaging is also very cheap and flimsy. Save your money and invest in something better.

3. Amanda - 3/5 stars - While I had high hopes for the Jeffree Star Cursed collection, I found it to be just average. The eyeshadows were decently pigmented, but some of the shades were a bit patchy and hard to blend. The packaging is visually stunning, but it feels cheap in hand. Overall, it's not the worst makeup collection I've tried, but it definitely didn't live up to the hype.

4. David - 2/5 stars - I don't understand the hype around the Jeffree Star Cursed palette. The color selection is nothing special, and the quality is subpar. The mattes are patchy and difficult to work with, while the shimmers lack intensity and don't adhere well to the lids. I was genuinely disappointed with this collection and regret spending my money on it. There are much better options available in the market.

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