Following the backlash, Charles and Kopf both deleted their TikTok videos and Twitter posts. Following the takedown, Charles addressed his decision with a non-apology. "Despite the fact that hundreds of other influencers and artists have done something similar, I deleted the mugshot trend because it was never my intention to trigger anyone," he wrote. "It's a waste of time trying to have an open discussion with people who hate me regardless." Other influencers like Kopf followed suit and also deleted their posts.