PopularMMOs, the well-known Minecraft YouTuber whose real name is Patrick Thomas "Pat" Julianelle, has faced significant personal and legal troubles since 2021. He was involved in multiple incidents, including arrests related to domestic battery and substance abuse, which led to a hiatus from content creation. In 2024, he was arrested again for assaulting an officer and possession of marijuana after being found drunk on the street. He accepted a plea deal in late 2024, but by 2025, he had failed multiple drug tests and was rearrested for violating his probation due to drug use. This series of events has deeply saddened his fans, many of whom grew up watching his Minecraft videos. Despite these struggles, he made a return to social media in 2025, expressing a desire to stay sober and reconnect with his audience.