why did jesse leave nelk

Jesse left Nelk primarily because he was feeling personally unhappy and unfulfilled despite the outward success. He struggled with the party scene lifestyle that the content creation environment demanded, which included constant partying and travel, and this took a toll on his mental health and sobriety efforts. Jesse also expressed feeling like he was playing a character in the videos for many years, which became mentally exhausting. Furthermore, he wanted to pursue his own creative projects and passions that didn't fit under the Nelk umbrella. His decision to leave was very difficult and took time, involving legal and financial considerations, but ultimately it was driven by a desire for personal well-being and freedom to create independently.