Popular streamer Zack Hoyt, aka Asmongold, has faced major backlash after making racist comments about Palestinians during a recent livestream. On October 14, 2024, Hoyt referred to Palestinians as “terrible people” and described their culture as “inferior,” sparking widespread outrage and leading to a temporary ban of one of his Twitch accounts.
The Fallout 💥
- Comments on Gaza Conflict: During his controversial stream, Asmongold discussed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has claimed thousands of lives, including over 42,000 Palestinians. His remarks quickly spread across social media, with many condemning his statements as racist and insensitive.
- Twitch Ban: In response to the growing criticism, Twitch temporarily suspended his ‘Zackrawrr’ account for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines on hateful conduct. A Twitch spokesperson emphasized that the platform does not tolerate such behavior and enforces its policies strictly.
What Exactly Did He Say? 😨
A clip from the stream shows Asmongold saying, “If you want to consider it genocide as a systematic killing of a group of people, they have genocide built into Sharia law right now… I’m not going to cry a fcking river… They’re terrible people.”*
These comments have been widely condemned for their racist undertones and dismissive attitude toward the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Social Media Backlash 🌐
- Asmongold’s comments have ignited a storm on social media platforms, with fans and fellow streamers expressing shock and disappointment. Many called for Twitch to take stronger action against such hate speech.
- Despite the ban on his ‘Zackrawrr’ account, Hoyt’s main Twitch channel, ‘Asmongold,’ remains active, though he hasn’t used it for nearly a year.
Twitch’s Stance 🚨
Twitch made it clear that they do not tolerate hateful conduct and took swift action in response to the violation. Asmongold’s banned channel currently displays a notification that reads: “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines.”
What’s Next for Asmongold? 🎤
Asmongold’s future on Twitch remains uncertain, with many questioning whether his return will be welcomed after such a significant backlash. Stay tuned as this controversy continues to unfold.