Drake Von, the adult content creator and performer known to fans as one half of the Baconator Twins, is facing serious criminal charges following his arrest in Las Vegas.
According to TMZ, Drake Von, whose real name is Dawson Bacon, was arrested and charged with domestic battery by strangulation and coercion constituting domestic violence with threat or use of physical force. He is also facing a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
The performer is currently being held in a Las Vegas jail on a reported bond of $25,246.
The allegations have drawn attention because of Von’s sizable online following and highly public career in the adult entertainment industry.
A Familiar Name in Adult Entertainment
Drake Von rose to prominence alongside his twin brother Silas Brooks as part of the Baconator Twins. The pair built a substantial fanbase through adult content, social media appearances, and subscription platforms.
Over the years, Drake became known for increasingly headline-grabbing stunts and collaborations. Among the most talked-about was his widely publicized “1,000 bottoms in 24 hours” challenge, which generated significant discussion online.
He also made headlines for an unexpected collaboration with beauty influencer Jeffree Star on OnlyFans, a crossover that surprised both adult entertainment audiences and mainstream social media followers.
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A Relationship That Went Viral
Drake’s personal life also attracted attention beyond his work. He and his partner Mark appeared on the YouTube series Love Don’t Judge in an episode titled He’s Not My Father, He’s My Boyfriend.
The episode introduced viewers to the couple’s relationship and the 19-year age gap between them. Mark was 42 at the time of filming, while Von was 23.
According to the episode, the two met while working in the adult film industry and developed a connection that extended beyond their professional relationship. Their story sparked widespread online discussion, with many viewers debating age gap relationships while others focused on the couple’s apparent happiness together.
At the time, both described their relationship as genuine and immediate. As of now, there are no official reports as to whether Mark is the partner being mentioned in the case.
A Serious Reminder
While the allegations against Drake remain subject to the legal process, the case serves as a reminder that domestic violence can affect people of every age, gender, sexual orientation, and background.
For many LGBTQ+ people, conversations around domestic abuse are often overlooked despite the reality that abuse can occur in same-sex and queer relationships just as it can in heterosexual ones.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, support is available:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 800-799-7233
- Text START to 88788
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline website: thehotline.org
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: ncadv.org
Anyone facing immediate danger should call 911 or local emergency services.
As legal proceedings move forward, more information about the allegations against Drake Von is expected to emerge through court records and official filings.
UPDATE
Since news of the arrest broke, Drake Von has publicly addressed the situation and is disputing many of the reports circulating online.
Speaking to Out on June 4, 2026, Von claimed that all charges against him “will be dropped and [the] case dismissed,” adding that reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate. He also appeared unfazed by the controversy, telling the publication, “I’m very good mentally. This was all a publicity stunt.”
Despite the social media backlash, Von remains optimistic about what comes next. “My future is bright. I’m gonna stay on my grind!” he told Out.
Adding fuel to that message, the adult film performer appeared to signal that he is out of custody and doing well. On June 4, Von shared a shirtless mirror selfie on Instagram, captioning the post, “Feeling good,” suggesting he is focused on moving forward while the legal situation continues to unfold.
But the charges haven’t been dropped as of yet. While I personally don’t waste time on OFers I don’t care what they do. But we see that these people along with “influencers” are reaching new highs in the lows they will go to get attention. What they need is a psychiatrist!
I tried watching the “Ultimate Boys Trip” reality show that currently features Von. It was nearly unwatchable, and Von comes across as loathsome and unlikeable.
He’s as arrogant as they come and has zero appreciation for his fame and fortune. He’s in for a hard fall eventually. My question to him is if this was some kind of publicity stunt as he claims, it involved the law… does he think that’s ok and there won’t be repercussions for that? He’s basically an idiot and that hasn’t been hard to recognize from the very beginning. The day will come when he’s quite not happy how all of this turns out.