Quin69, the outspoken New Zealand streamer, has sparked a major controversy by accusing fellow content creator StaysafeTV of racism. The allegation sent ripples through the streaming community, prompting StaysafeTV to fire back with an angry message to Quin69.
The accusation didn’t come out of thin air. Community members quickly rallied to Quin69’s side, presenting a laundry list of receipts they claim prove StaysafeTV’s racist tendencies. These include swastika emotes on his Discord server, participation in white supremacist forums, and tweets containing racial slurs.
StaysafeTV, who recently rebranded as MattMorseTV, has been accused of misleading his audience and downplaying these allegations. His attempt to distance himself from his previous online persona has only fueled speculation about his true beliefs.
The controversy has dragged other big names into the fray. Esfand and Asmongold, two prominent WoW streamers, faced criticism for defending StaysafeTV in the past. Their association with the accused has put them in an awkward position as the community demands accountability.
StaysafeTV’s pivot to YouTube, where he produces political content that some claim caters to right-wing audiences, has added another layer to the drama. His videos rack up significant views, indicating a substantial audience for this type of content in the gaming sphere.