Joji, formerly known as Filthy Frank, stopped producing his comedy and YouTube content in 2017 due to serious health issues and to focus on his music career
. He transitioned from his controversial and comedic Filthy Frank persona to becoming a successful musician, releasing albums and touring extensively. In 2023, Joji had a very busy touring schedule with 44 shows but had to cut the Asian leg of his tour short due to health problems, which also led to a significant reduction in his live performances in 2024
. Since then, Joji has been less active in touring and releasing new music, leading to speculation about his current focus. He appears to be involved with a project called Plum Corp, which is linked to a YouTube channel, merch store, and record label, although his exact role in Plum Corp is unclear and possibly limited
. Joji has also re-released some of his music under a different label, suggesting he remains signed and may release new music in the future
. In summary, Joji stepped away from his Filthy Frank persona due to health reasons and to pursue music seriously. He has been active as a musician but has recently slowed down touring and music releases, possibly due to health and other projects, with signs indicating he may return with new music eventually
