Hasan Abi has found himself in the middle of another heated live-streaming controversy after getting angry at a viewer who called him a “white baby” during a political discussion on Twitch. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with clips of the anchor’s emotional reaction sparking heated debate between supporters and critics. What began as a conversation about the anti-DEI movement and racial politics quickly turned into a broader debate about identity, online speech, and the growing tensions over political commentary on streaming platforms.The viral exchange occurred when Hasan Piker discussed comments related to San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Connie Chan. When the political streamer criticized what he called white supremacist attacks on diversity initiatives, one viewer jokingly called him a “white baby.” Hassan immediately fired back, launching into a fiery rant about racism, discrimination and the anti-Muslim hatred he has personally experienced online.
Hassan Abiy explodes after viewer calls him ‘white baby’ on Twitch
During the live broadcast, Hassan Abiy read part of an online comment accusing him of unfairly targeting Chan over political differences. In response to these criticisms, he believes that the anti-DEI movement in the United States is related to greater racial inequality and white supremacy systems.The discussion took a sharp turn when one viewer wrote in the chat: “Sometimes you can’t talk like that, white baby.”Hassan reacted immediately with excitement. “First of all, suck my…, okay? I’m a fucking Muslim American who gets… called a terrorist… every day, okay? Are we having the Olympics of racism? Are we talking about what kind of racism is institutionally appropriate? What do you think? Who do you think eats more… every day…?”The video quickly circulated online, with some viewers defending Hassan’s frustration while others criticized the intensity of his reaction to what was later described as a joke.
Hassan Abiy defends anti-DEI rhetoric amid backlash
As the conversation continued, Hassan tried to clarify what he meant by the political discussion. He insisted that his criticism was directed at institutions associated with white supremacy, not Asian Americans themselves.“I’m attacking the concept of tokens being used to serve white supremacy. You can’t say ‘white baby’ like that. It’s ridiculous,” he explained.After viewers clarified that the message was intended for humor, Hassan acknowledged the point but acknowledged that the situation reflected a deeper frustration he feels online. “I know, it’s very frustrating. I think I’m some anti-Asian reactionary because what I’m saying is that the anti-DEI movement is actually hurting Asian Americans right now, but also, in a way, using Asian faces to achieve white supremacy.“He then ended the discussion with a blunt summary. “You know what I think is… on the rise? I think white supremacy… is on the rise. I think anti-DEI initiatives… are on the rise. I think racism… is on the rise. If you are willing to be a participant in a white supremacist movement, I will… take action against you.”As expected, the exchange has now become another viral flashpoint in the increasingly chaotic world of live political commentary.
