Music producer and streamer PlaqueBoyMax found himself at the center of drama after declining a simple request during a public IRL livestream.
The incident occurred when Max crossed paths with Keenyah Hill, a contestant from America’s Next Top Model Cycle 4, who was also streaming on Instagram Live at the time. Hill introduced herself by referencing her reality TV past rather than her name and asked Max to give her a kiss on the cheek.
Max declined politely, saying something to the effect of “I can’t, sorry, all love though” before walking away from the interaction. The streamer is currently dating Grace Henderson, which his community cites as the reason for his refusal.
What happened next turned a brief encounter into viral content. Hill returned to Instagram Live visibly upset about the rejection. She characterized Max’s quick departure as disrespectful, saying a man shouldn’t “depart from a real woman” in that manner.
During the Instagram Live, Hill repeatedly invoked her appearance on America’s Next Top Model, which aired in 2005, as proof of her status. She told viewers she was “literally trying to run an empire” and complained about being too busy to engage on certain platforms, despite spending considerable time addressing the incident.
Then came the legal threats. Hill warned Max not to post the clip of their interaction, saying “I dare you to try me” and implying she would sue if the footage were used. The demand ignored the basic reality that both streamers had already broadcast the moment live to their respective audiences.
Clips of both the initial rejection and Hill’s subsequent IG Live response spread quickly across social media platforms. The footage captured Hill speaking directly to camera about her perceived disrespect, her business ventures, and her warnings about legal consequences.
Max, who goes by PlaqueBoyMax, has built a following through his music production work and IRL streaming content. He has production credits on tracks including Nipsey Hussle’s “Victory Lap” and maintains a channel with close to 2 million subscribers. His streams often feature public interactions and challenges designed for viral moments.
Hill appeared on America’s Next Top Model nearly two decades ago during the show’s fourth cycle. While the series launched some contestants into sustained modeling and entertainment careers, Hill has maintained a lower public profile since her appearance. She continues to use social media for personal branding and influencer content.
The reality of filming in public
The legal threat raises questions about how consent and image rights work in public livestreaming. In most U.S. jurisdictions, filming in public spaces is legal with no expectation of privacy. Hill herself was simultaneously livestreaming the encounter, which undermines any argument that the interaction was meant to be private.
Once a livestream goes out to thousands of viewers, the content can be clipped and shared instantly. Asking a creator to “not post” footage that already aired live is functionally impossible. The moment was public the second it happened.
