Casey Neistat shares heartfelt video on YouTube shooting

Once a daily vlogger, beloved YouTuber Casey Neistat has been less present on the platform in recent months. But in support of the victims, their families, and employees at YouTube, Neistat shared a touching video to his channel on Wednesday.

Neistat says he planned to share with his over 9 million subscribers his new plans for his channel (since parting ways with CNN) on Wednesday, but news of the shooting broke while he was finalizing his plans. 

“I love YouTube,” Neistat said. “I have a deep, profound respect, admiration, and love for YouTube. I credit most of my career and the success that I’ve found in life to YouTube and what it’s provided me with.” Neistat clarified that when he is speaking of “YouTube” in the clip, he means the people that run the company every day, and make this platform possible. Read more…

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