Kick Streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Defends Himself Against Racism Allegations
Kick Streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Addresses Racism Allegations Following Controversial Quavo Comments.
Controversial Kick streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has found himself at the center of a heated debate following allegations of racism. During a livestream on the Stake-backed platform on July 29, 2024, Zdorovetskiy addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments about American rapper and singer Quavo.
The issue began during a previous broadcast in which Zdorovetskiy discussed a collaboration with Quavo that fell through. He stated, “So, Quavo is not coming. No, he’s not coming. He took our deposit, right? Yeah, of course, Black people thing. But…” This remark sparked immediate backlash, with many accusing the streamer of racism.
In his recent livestream, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy attempted to clarify his statements. He addressed three masked individuals, asking them whether they found his comments racist. “A lot of people want to cancel me for yesterday’s f**king say. You guys are Black. Right? Was that racist what I said about Quavo yesterday? Did you hear what I said? Did you see that clip? He took our money. He was busy. Nothing against Quavo.”
The 32-year-old streamer continued to assert his admiration for Quavo’s work while maintaining that his comments were not intended to be racist. “Nothing against Quavo! I love his music. I love his work. And, I said, ‘He took the money and he never showed up,’ and I said, ‘It’s Black people stuff.’ Is that racist? It’s true! You guys knew that!”
One of the masked individuals responded, “Hey, my guy is not racist,” prompting Zdorovetskiy to elaborate on his style of humor. He characterized his controversial remarks as “dark humor” and emphasized that he does not plan to change his approach. “Thank you, bro. I appreciate it. Yeah, well I don’t need to… a joke is a joke. Guys, it’s dark humor. You already know. And I’m going to rub it in your face as many times as you guys can clip it. I don’t give a f**k! I am who I am. And if you don’t like it, you don’t got to watch.”
Zdorovetskiy vehemently denied being racist, further attempting to distance himself from the accusations by making additional controversial statements. “But no, I’m not fking racist! I, actually, love Black girls. They do s
This isn’t the first time Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has faced backlash from the online community. On May 6, 2024, he went viral after an elderly individual was knocked out during his “Catching Predators” livestream. Following that incident, he assured his followers on social media that the victim would be fine and did not suffer long-term medical issues.
As the debate over his recent comments continues, Zdorovetskiy remains a polarizing figure in the streaming community. His unapologetic stance and reliance on “dark humor” have kept him in the spotlight, but not without controversy. Whether this latest incident will have lasting repercussions for his career remains to be seen.