Steven “Destiny” Bonnell II unloaded on fellow creator Ludwig Ahgren in a blistering rant on Saturday during his Kick stream. Destiny aired a laundry list of grievances, accusing Ludwig of cowardice and hypocrisy, and spreading raunchy rumors about Destiny and his girlfriend.
The tirade quickly went viral and even urged fellow kick streamer xQc to weigh in on the issue. On Twitter and streaming forums, fans, and other streamers alike weighed in on the unfolding drama. While some applauded Destiny for calling out Ludwig, others were wondering why these big creators turned against him out of nowhere.
Destiny has created a reputation for himself with his political takes and is widely acknowledged for his liberal viewpoints on society. He’s amassed a dedicated following but also racked up his share of bans and feuds within the streaming world.
Ludwig, in contrast, rose to fame with stunts like his record-breaking “subathon” stream and his family-friendly content. However, Destiny is calling Ludwig out for simply using this persona to cash in on his audience and cover his own edgy behavior.
In his most recent stream on Kick.com, Destiny came clear with his viewers on past incidents with his girlfriend. He called out Ludwig’s alleged “bad behavior” and claimed Ludwig plays the victim in disputes he started. Destiny also made comments about creating AI-generated intimate content about Ludwig’s girlfriend.
Ludwig, for his part, largely avoided fanning the flames. He said he “wished the best” for Destiny before moving on. However, Destiny continued to rant about Ludwig the following day, even as many criticized his attacks as obsessive and unwarranted.
The feud ignited debates on acceptable conduct on streaming platforms. Some worry the constant beef and bickering reflect poorly on the streaming community. It will be exciting to see how Ludwig and his community will react to the claims.