In his last stream on Wednesday, YouTuber Boogie2988 grabbed a knife and threatened self-harm during his live podcast. The incident happened when Boogie, whose real name is Steven Williams, got into a heated argument with Keemstar and Destiny.
Viewers watched as Boogie’s erratic behavior escalated to the point of brandishing a knife on camera and threatening to harm himself. The community was immediately concerned for the YouTuber, who is known to have a dramatic personality. The stream was abruptly stopped when Boogie held the knife into the camera as the host of the stream did not want to get banned for Boogie’s actions.
Just moments after the stream ended, Boogie reportedly calmed down and said, “Good stream.” This sudden shift in demeanor left many fans questioning the authenticity of his actions and accusing him of emotional manipulation.
This isn’t Boogie’s first rodeo when it comes to being weird. The YouTuber, once famous for his “Francis” character, has a history of questionable behavior. From alleged lies about health conditions to accusations of manipulating his audience for donations, Boogie’s reputation has taken quite a few hits over the years.
Displaying self-harming behavior on stream could lead to strikes or bans for Boogie. There’s also the possibility of legal ramifications if authorities deem him a danger to himself or others. Boogie’s behavior is at the very least tasteless.
Now his credibility is on the line, and he may face a significant loss of support from viewers and sponsors alike. To regain trust, he’ll need to address the incident head-on and potentially seek professional help.
