Co-Founder of Kick Critiques Twitch for Alleged Hypocrisy after HasanAbi's Lifting of Ban
Streaming drama: Tehrani slams Twitch double standards after HasanAbi's unbanning
Take a seat, folks! It's time to dive into the latest tea spill in the world of streaming, as Kick co-founder, Bijan Tehrani, voices his criticism towards Twitch for their allegedly selective punishment policy.
In a post on X, Tehrani called out Twitch for blacklisting personalities who violate their rules, highlighting xQc as an example. The streamer pointed out the irony in the situation, comparing the treatment he received to that of HasanAbi, who was recently reinstated on the platform after being banned for a day.
Specifically, Tehrani brought up Adin Ross, a streamer who has been serving a ban for two years due to "unmoderated chat." On the other hand, HasanAbi, a popular political commentator with over 2.8 million followers on Twitch, got a 24-hour ban for telling his viewers to "kill Rick Scott," a US Senator.
So, what happened? During a stream on Friday, HasanAbi made some controversial comments about US Senator Rick Scott, saying, "If you cared about Medicare fraud or Medicaid fraud, you would kill Rick Scott!" After facing backlash, HasanAbi issued a retraction on X.
Twitch, owned by Amazon, quietly reversed the ban without any public explanation, leaving many questioning the decision. Opinions on social media were divided, with some arguing that the ban infringed upon HasanAbi's right to free speech, while others believed he was inciting his followers to commit violence.
In the ever-evolving world of streaming, it seems the drama never stops. Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds!
(Enrichment Data note: The search results provide information about HasanAbi being banned in March 2025 due to a comment about Senator Rick Scott. However, there's no clear information about HasanAbi being unbanned or comments from Bijan Tehrani or Adin Ross regarding this incident.)
Social media users express divergent opinions following Twitch's decision to reinstate HasanAbi, despite his comment perceived as inciting violence against Senator Rick Scott. Meanwhile, Adin Ross, a streamer serving a two-year ban for unmoderated chat, remains under suspension, raising questions about Twitch's sports-analysis and application of rules in entertainment-centered streaming.
