why i deleted my zoom videos and why i've been stuck for four years

Ben talks about why he has been stuck for the past four years.
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[@Justintime4dn]

I can’t believe people who don’t watch Ben’s videos actually exist 💀💀 like this man has taken over my whole life

[@azucena-hm2wo]

LMAOOO

[@Respear]

You are not immune to propaganda 🤗

[@ratchips]

​@@Respearnow or not?

[@Respear]

@@ratchips you are not 🥳

[@Arsenal_fan7]

Fr

[@Itzrainingfrogs]

Ben is just so real about stuff. like cmon guys, I haven't seen someone so truthful and refreshing in QUITE A WHILE

[@BraydenFromWiiSportsOfficial]

facts bro

[@lolasstuff]

i love how real ben is with everything, it’s so refreshing

[@izzy.kitty.]

the part about them interrogating you is horrifying. that is absolutely awful and i cannot IMAGINE ever having to go through that. Im so happy that your situation is resolved, I hope the US treats you well.

[@salamander6014]

@@Meowbitchh681 😃

[@harsheh]

Yeah a bunch of Indian kids going with education visa got held and interrogated for 24 hours and then got deported. No matter what the situation is these kids got traumatized and had their life changed because of this.

[@lolasstuff]

“drama mama not Ben crying cos he wants his mama” STOP IM DYING KAKSJK 😭

[@MintyRBXWasTaken]

31:27 is when he explains why he deleted zoom vids

[@dollslol]

Tysm omg

[@riLeYyyyYyyyyyyYyy]

Thank you so much 👍

[@Samdude12]

Tysm

[@hiccup7457]

im super proud of you for being able to do this and persisting to live here. it took my mom eight years to be able to fully move into the United States, and my dad helped her with a lot of it. Moving here wasn't easy but it was DEFINITELY worth it, I think I can say that for a lot of people who moved here. We appreciate you Ben!! You making a video about this topic is super awesome than u might think.

[@aysha1969]

Weirdness? No Ben , all of this is awesomeness thank you for staying awesome

[@viiiiicccc____]

It's actually nice how he talks about this and is real and honest, it's nice you finally managed to move :)

[@Moonctivia]

Hi ben, I have a drama for ya: so my school got on the news because there was a huge fight and many people got hurt especially the teachers, one of then got a black eye, one got injured on the leg..but anyways, the whole reason of this fight is because of TWO girls, who got in a argument on social media and they were talking bad about people. There was not one,two,three but four fights in the same day cause of that, I'm recently got back to school and many teachers quit cause of this whole mess. ANYWAYS LOVE YOU BEN!!❤❤

[@guest_4416]

What can he comment about this tho?

[@AdiRae.]

Hey ben, I got some drama. So this kid at school is always creep to the girls. He would claim to be asking out a different girl everyday, and would even follow her for the rest of the day. Anyway, one day he started teling people he liked this girl in the grade below us. The problem with this isn't that shes a grade below him, but that the girl is my classmate's younger sister. This resulted in the kid starting to tell everyone that there was going to be a fight. The fight would apparently take place where my friends and I always sat, so we decided to see what happens. My classmate didn't even want to fight, the boy was the one who wanted to seem cool, while my classmate just wanted to tell him to stop hitting on his sister. Once they got outside, they started arguing and cussing each other out. The boy sat down near us, and started telling him that he didn't like his sister (even though he clearly did.) and started kicking my classmate. My classmate got sick of this and slapped him. He started crying and holding his face. After talking to other people, apparently the slap could be heard from across the cafeteria. Long story short, we got questioned by our principal, and we told her that this boy was incredibly stalkerish and creepy. Instead, my classmate got more punishment then the other kid. Even though i think they both shoulve been punished, i still think the weird kid should've had a worse punishment. So, what do you think? Sorry for the whole essay, i just want to know how you feel about this. 😅

[@psychomachy76]

Ben I'm so sorry you went through this, the US really is a shitty place. I'm glad you pulled through!!!

[@AprilsLife_]

Wdym the usa is shi? It’s literally so beautiful here.. I do understand certain things but the whole us is not shi..

[@star.vlog17]

@@AprilsLife_the immigration system and all the immigration policies.

[@star.vlog17]

@@AprilsLife_did you not listen to Ben?

[@AprilsLife_]

@@star.vlog17 I know I watched the whole video. I’m just saying it’s not the whole usa I do agree with the system but

[@psychomachy76]

@@AprilsLife_ ahhh sorry! I should have clarified: The US immigration system is rlly shit, not the entire country lol. That and the history, and the government... but it is a beuatiful place to live.

[@hummingbirdy]

hey ben, thanks for sharing your story :( i know some people who had to go through the whole visa process where their visa got denied at first, and it took years for it to be approved. not only that, but some of their close ones' lives were kind of put on hold too because they were waiting for this person to be able to live in the us with them. and it was just heartbreaking to see them hopeful but then their hopes get crushed again and again. behind the brightest smiles, theres always the troubles they go through... but im so glad that this ones over for you :D i hope you have the BEST time starting your new life :)

[@lolasstuff]

“live, laugh, watch drama mama” - 👴🏻 a wise person somewhere

[@Shar1k_sh1ck]

You* (aka the wise person)

[@claireekimm]

@@Shar1k_sh1ckagreed

[@originallyitsmissmickey]

@@claireekimm agreed

[@strrawberrii4196]

Bro why is the emoji a white old man 😂

[@lemonmeat]

yk what that emoji in the form of a quote is used for right..

[@legustellus9658]

Hello Ben! Viewer from Korea ❤️❤️ I have some drama. I go to this church where there is this boy who is major creepy. At first, I only paid attention to him because nobody liked him. However, that seems to have developed into this obsession because he keeps trying to get my number and is all touchy…. Keep in mind I am a minor, and he is 24. I have tried communicating with the higher ups for help, but because they don’t want any drama, they won’t do anything about him! He won’t stop harassing me and my father has submitted multiple complaints without any action. I cant avoid him unless I stop attending all together. What do I do? (Sorry if my English is bad!) Lots of love ❤️!

[@almost_eden]

hi! I get that this is very normalised and shd not be so. since everyone doesn’t seem to like him already, please tell everyone that goes to church with you about what he’s been trying to do. u will be safer with all these ppl aware. if not, pls change churches and don’t hesitate to contact the authorities.

[@lalisa1532]

your english is so good! wdym 'sorry if my english is bad' its amazing!!

[@Capyvy]

Hello! If you haven’t, try telling a lot of the members at your church who you are comfortable with so they can watch out for you. Or try telling the staff at the church, like the minister or family of the minister.

[@cheesecake2048]

collect as much evidence against him and let whoever is close to him know. you don't deserve to be harassed and something needs to be done. hope everything works our love, God bless

[@almost_eden]

@@Capyvy hi! the staff and higher authorities at the church has decided to turn a blind eye despite her father’s multiple complains.

[@mirtel-marism2293]

ben i have watched your content like from the year 2020 or sum and i look up to you cuz you did all this just to go to LA and for four years waiting dang i could never i would have given up in a year prob would have cried my eyes out and gave up on my dreams but you were fighting for it you put so much effort into that to move to LA you deserve a medal

[@neioo69]

31:10 for the zoom video part

[@slayerliciousscoliosis7506]

thanks homie 😍

[@meld3vine]

Ben, you are so strong and you've been through so much and to make us happy at the same time means so much, I'm so glad that you've been able to fulfil your wish and finally move, we all love and appreciate you more than you know, I hope your future will bring great things :) ❤

[@GuardianSpirits13]

I drove into Canada a couple of times with a friend, getting into Canada took 5 minutes. Getting back into the US, *AS A CITIZEN*, took 2-3 hours. Just for a casual day trip, this country's border and immigration process is a nightmare and I have MAJOR respect for anyone who has the strength and persistence to make their way here, legally or not.

[@GuardianSpirits13]

As a 22yo college grad currently staying in my family's attic, I really understand the frustration of living at home as a young adult. While I am incredibly thankful to be privileged enough to have a family that can support me and provide a safe place to live while I look for a job, I also feel like I'm missing out on the experience of young adulthood, especially after losing have of my college experiences to covid. Best wishes for you in the future, Ben!

[@neptxnetips]

So proud of you Ben. Stuff like that is so crazy stressful and I'm so glad you made it through all that. We love you so much

[@Mr_Anything6]

ben in his active era

[@clairescarlettcomrie89]

Long may it last

[@iamdestinybridges]

Any OGs here miss the “I almost died” days? 😂

[@certifiedgreg_rose]

it's so calming to listen to ben just talk. had a bad day and this is really nice

[@fizzypizzel6477]

It sounds like you've been through an incredibly difficult, lengthy and anxiety-inducing process to get a visa and move to the US. I can understand how frustrating and emotionally taxing that must have been over multiple years. However, it's amazing that you persevered and finally succeeded in getting the visa and moving to LA. Despite all the obstacles, you stayed focused on your dream and made it happen. Not everyone has that kind of determination and persistence. I'm glad you have a good circle of friends in LA now. It seems like you're entering this new chapter with maturity, gratitude and a clear mind. I wish you all the best as you start your new life there. Change can be both scary and exciting, but it sounds like you have a positive attitude about what's to come. And it's great that you plan to stay connected to your Canadian identity and roots. The best of both worlds! Wishing you happiness in your new home. You've earned it after such a long journey.

[@jakeyboo-boobear6997]

Ben crying because he wants his mama HELP😭😭😭

[@YaahBro]

thank you for sharing ben and letting us hear your journey about this! im really happy that everything worked out for you finally! i wish you nothing but the best! 🥳

[@marayagilbert2759]

I'm so earky, but ben I LOVE YOU. You are so inspirational and you are so relatable, sooo thank you.

[@TrashyZombie0]

The way he looked when he saw he got a text from James Charles made me so scared 😭

[@xiikers]

you're so strong ben like your story is acc so insane and yet you've put up with it all and now you can finally start this new chapter of your life

[@Ayi16]

ben i appreciate how honest you are on this channel, it’s so real. We’ll always be here for you

[@cheesecake2048]

watching ben mature over the zoom videos made me so happy bc i’ve loved his vids for a while but those always left a bad taste in my mouth so it’s nice to see that change in mindset 💗

[@Marswins123]

Hi Ben, here's my drama: my friend group of 4 was split when 2 people fell out and I tried to ask everyone why, but they each refused to tell me (we've been friends for 9-7 years). A day after I found out, my grandmother passed away suddenly, then in the same week, my grandfather and father were separately rushed to Emergency. Although, the friends did not fall out with me, none of them reached out despite knowing what happened (It's been 10 weeks since). Do I officially cut ties with them? If yes, how? P.S I rly hope you're doing well + this is my comfort podcast ❤❤

[@stella-pl3hz]

Oh my god, that must be really tough. I really hope you are doing good now. Having your family members passing away is the absolute worst. And you going trough it by yourself must be so traumatizing. It’s sad for your friends, not helping you trough this whole experience you’ve been trough. I think a friend should always be there for you no matter what. I’m sending you so much love and care and I hope you get better. Just know that no matter what happens, everything will be okay. You just have too fight trough it, stay strong. ❤

[@user-gk1cj9bx5e]

I was at school lunch when u posted this. Also u r so real ty for being so real. You helped me trough alot💗💗.

[@picklejuicee]

thank you for sharing this with us ben , im sorry you had to go through that. we love you ben.

[@_Y0ur_L0cal_w3ird0]

I LOVED ZOOM VIDEOS🥺😭😭😭😭😭

[@Gnomenamedgrimblegrumble]

They've been gone for years it's nothing new 😂

[@abi7.]

Ben congratulations on your VISA!!! Love you so much, and thank you for every video💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Lunaxoxo3333]

James Charles dming outta nowhere is peak comedy

[@lilarose521]

Im a Immigrant from Haiti it was really hard to get into America me and my family waited five and a half years to get here but I’m so glad they did

[@austheticzzz_1458]

Ben ur literally so real for telling us all of this. We love you Ben

[@HunterWoodlawn]

Love from H3 recently got here on an O1 visa. They had to get creative to get article written about him too, it’s crazy all of the hoops you have to jump through. Literally never knew about any that of that until I heard them talking about it.

[@sunnytime9655]

My uncle recently Immigrated from Morocco wich has been the hardest experience ever. To get his visa he had to stay at a immigration camp for a certain amount of time where he got beat up and even had to go to the hospital. He had a broken arm for 3 months but tge government just ignored him. He might have to go back but it’s still scary bc some people lose they’re lives there.

[@rokhayas]

going back gonna be hard too. with everything going on right now in Morocco (the earthquake)

[@atrubkina]

oh noo. i hope he’s ok now, that sounds terrible.

[@ella-ls3mm]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@morgie._.]

Can we appreciate how he’s so real with everything

[@luxx4]

as someone who lives in LA and has really grown up here it’s so weird to me how much i’ll hate on it, but in the end i never wanna leave

[@hawraa8844]

Since l was 6 years old l always wanted to live in the USA , l am from Iraq so things are really tough out here there is nothing here for me or my family . Right now l working to get my high school certificate and bachelor's degree for my family and l am going to keep working on my self . Anyway I prey for all people how are struggling with their lives .and l always prey Allah to bless you ben for being good person 💛

[@GuardianSpirits13]

Best of luck to you, it's tough but there are a lot of US based nonprofits that exist to help with exactly that

[@atrubkina]

i’m wishing the best for you. good luck.

[@mya8177]

BEN IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU

[@Rae1336]

Ben, I am unbelievably happy for you, congrats on your move and I wish you only the best for your new life.❤

[@shyguuy]

I'm so happy for you, keep being who you are

[@Nya.Walker.]

I love how he is crazy on his main, but like real and serious on here. It's nice

[@nadiahperez]

Congrats Ben I’m so happy for you welcome to the land of the free and the home of the brave 🦅

[@sunnytime9655]

I feel like this vid just explained how the US is not the land of the free tho

[@mollysalvo8360]

@@sunnytime9655it’s a joke

[@basketball4life__]

"and I think I'm gonna go cry" me too Ben me too 😭😭

[@zekeyily]

Thanks for being so real with us🙁💕

[@Zoeblep]

woahh ive been waiting for this talk loll the best part is that i got the news on ny birthdayyy

[@Zoeblep]

im glad you've finally got the courage to talk about this:))

[@Chloelynn6]

so proud of ben!!!❤

[@lisalanzillotti4969]

This man makes me realize how stupid I am, because he’s definitely smarter than me, but I love watching him

[@itisbrits]

That sounds so stressful. Now you can enjoy life - without it looming over you. ❤

[@shereen02]

Noooo don't roast the zoom videos they were golden and so funny 😭 literally made the pandemic a bit more bearable for us ❤

[@sarah-yr2db]

@@bunnie78383 why?

[@oliviasky8155]

IKRRRRR

[@TheMeggize]

I love you Ben & your hoodie!! You're Awesomesauce, I love watching your videos 💯

[@kikibax2413]

Ben your podcast is the best! I love you so much

[@ivy2828]

hearing you talk so passionately abt the injustice of immigrants warms my heart. not many ppl care or bother to feel empathy 🤍

[@GardeninGrace]

I thought I was going to relate to a video of you saying you’ve been stuck in a existential crisis for years, but I guess not. I’ll still listen.

[@NOTLEAH66]

Love you ben! you just make my day better 🥰💗

[@doggo3470]

Man what a journey you've been through

[@Ashlee-ik8zr]

"I just got a text from James Charles, anyways"

[@stitchluvr13]

good for you ben.Sorry for what you have gone through😊

[@22adventures]

I don’t want to watch the whole video. What is the reason he deleted it?

[@xinakigo]

20:21 STOP I FARTED AT THIS PART AND I THOUGHT U REALIZED IM CYRING U SCARED ME SO BADDD

[@spidermanisacat]

GIRL HOW WOULD HE REALIZE??

[@WildWxlf]

😂😂😂omg lol

[@montana_brown]

Drama for next episode! So my ex best friend dropped me for being a guy, (she is a girl) and is now spreading rumors that she dropped me because I “would get mad when she didn’t want to play Roblox” 💀(I love this podcast keep making episodes pLeAsE)

[@TurquoiseGTVR]

Can you do a podcast on why you stopped doing live streams? Or did you just stop (honestly I don’t mind it’s just I was never able to watch them as I got to bed at the time you go live (11:00 in England))

[@sarahanyre]

Ben i have some drama: My friend made rude jokes about me all the time and said some really sensitive things abt my life, so I returned her energy & made a joke about her sister who is trapped in an abusive relationship. She blew up on me after I apologized repeatedly and were no longer friends. How do I make it up to her?

[@suzannasaurus5]

stay strong ben ❤

[@lolasstuff]

best podcast 💯💯

[@_staymoa_]

i can relate to you Ben, i mean i was like 3 but it was so much just to immigrate from Vietnam to the US, and i remember sitting in the interrogation rooms with my mom, and mind you my father was African American, id get into details but....nah

[@drewed1781]

I was watching that tiktok live with the glizzys and stuff... that's so hilarious! I love u

[@gradient_mn8580]

Love ya man! We"ll always be here no matter what 🔥💕✨

[@bee_sauce]

I love how he casually gets a text from James Charles

[@snt1e.]

Love you Ben 🫶🏼 my parents had me in Mexico so alot ppl say imagine hopping the border or border hopper,taco maker, and some racist stuff 😭😭😭

[@Sn3arled]

unrelated but YOUR JACKET SHIRT WHATEVER IS SO CUTE

[@baalmon8621]

Bens Daily Dose of making everyone concerned

[@sophiadavenport16]

Hiii Ben, I have some drama. So ever since nursery I’ve had this best friends (let’s call her macie) she was an amazing bff but when it got to year 3 she would randomly switch up on days where she would want to be my bff then not, mind you I have REALLY bad anxiety (to this day I still do) so it kinda grew a fear on her and I felt trapped cause I was too scared to speak up for myself years go by with this my anxiety gets so bad I hated even speaking to anyone and I couldn’t even put my hand up in class this still happens to this day I hate school cause of it she’s been getting better and more aware but I still have a fear of her that she’ll switch up and I’ll have no one btw LOVE U

[@dndsofi]

im so proud of u ben

[@elizabethwalsh3090]

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! I HOPE YOU'LL MAKE IT AND BE HAPPY!!!

[@chloepricemybeloved7267]

BEN ILY YOUR MY FAVORITE KZbinR!!!!!! so here's my dramaaaaa i have this "friend" (she's a fake friend and overall a bad person; i wont go into it too much but basically she's transphobic, physically abusive, and told the whole school the person i liked) i hate her and i want to stop being friends with her. how do i go about it?

[@mirandalima0106]

thats crazy i remember when you turned 21 time passes so fast

[@vevmus]

I like that sweater Ben

[@taylorthedestroyer9581]

The end gave me the feel-good-insides

[@literaldogpoo1476]

Congratulations ❤❤

[@yoish627]

Love you ben! you just make my day better 🥰💗Who else agrees?

[@AkiraDaCuteCat]

NOO IM SO LATEE BC I HAD SCHOOL

[@certifiedgreg_rose]

same

[@hattercrow]

same bro

[@Safias_vids]

Love you you're vids♥

[@lyra_eq]

love this

[@Moonwalker808]

I love you Ben!!!

[@courtneyknott2408]

Omgg im your biggest fann,your so pretty 🤩

[@iamso-donewithmylife4sure]

His hoodie- noice

[@sightofmar]

i just love ben

[@Radioactivedoritoscoolranch]

hi ben!! i have some drama 4 uu n its alot but ima keep it short. so basically i have this friend who messaged me earlier n was accusing me of sending pics to this guy i havent even met irl and her proof to back her statement up is that some friend of his “described” it n said i take pics at an angle?? i dont take pics of myself like that tho and she knows it, plus shes known me since we were little so y would she think i would do smth like that?? I think sending pics is gross n she knows that so y would she believe some random dude instead of me. It rlly hurts and she said ok and then stopped treating it like it was a big deal and i feel like she doesn’t believe me and i just dont know what to do. Thats about it, it hasn’t escalated too far yet but i feel like its gonna turn into some rumor and im scared. thanks ben, love your podcast n keep up the good work. 💗

[@Radioactivedoritoscoolranch]

oh and i forgot to mention, she refuses to tell me who started the rumor.

[@Spirtualsearch]

Ben is so real bro

[@Sir.fruity]

Still sad I never got to watch the zoom videos😢

[@Elaxmai]

Agh I remember those- they were so funny there might be small clips on Tiktok but idk 😐

[@IzabellaPhillips]

Yea I was wondering why u deleted them ben💗.

[@naomimanglos4198]

america’s immigration system is truly horrific! i’m so sorry that you had to go through that Ben and i feel so bad for others who have to go through even worse than that❤