Rakai: RaKai received a warning from police after calling 911 over inappropriate hairstyle during live broadcast
Twitch streamer RaKai received a serious warning from the local police department after calling 911 to complain about a bad haircut during a live broadcast. The incident took place on July 22 and quickly spread on social media through video footage. Police later called the 17-year-old anchor back while he was still alive and explained that misuse of emergency services could lead to serious legal trouble. RaKai apologized to the officer and admitted he didn’t know calling 911 to complain about a haircut was the wrong thing to do.
Police issue warning to RaKai after she received 911 call for inappropriate hairstyle during live broadcast
The incident began after Lackey went to the barber for a haircut, which he believed was done poorly. During the live broadcast, he became upset and called 911, hoping the police would help him take legal action against the barber.“I want to sue him” Lackey told the emergency operator after explaining that his barber had messed up his hair.The officer sounded surprised and asked if the call was a joke. He also asked Lakay if he needed police, fire or medical help for the haircut.The officer then advised Lakay that if he wanted to sue the barber, he should contact the courts. He also asked Lakai how old he was and asked to speak to his parents.After Lakay hung up, the police department called him back while he was still on the air.The officer warned the teen that calling 911 and hanging up in a non-emergency situation could get him into serious trouble.“You’re too young to start doing something like this and get into trouble.” said the officer. “I don’t want you to go to jail at 17. You’re going to have a record that will stay with you for the rest of your life.”
RaKai apologizes after police explain seriousness of misuse of 911
After hearing the officer’s warning, RaKai immediately apologized.He explained that he believed calling the police was the right way to determine whether the barber could be prosecuted.“I’m sorry, sir. Basically, my barber messed up my hair. I thought if I called the police I could sue him. I had no idea. I’m really sorry, sir,” Lakai said.The officer accepted the apology and told him he would let the responding officer know. However, he also reminded Lakay that police already had his address because he provided it in an emergency call.As soon as the call ended, Lakay ran out of the room screaming, creating another viral moment that quickly spread across social media.Before making the 911 call, Lackey joked on air that he regretted going to another barber. He said he should stay with his old barber because the new haircut made him unhappy.The incident quickly became a hot topic online, with many viewers sharing live footage. While some scoffed at the situation, others pointed out that 911 should only be used in true emergencies.The viral moment ended with an important lesson. Lakay admitted his mistake, apologized to police and learned that emergency services should never be sought for issues such as a bad haircut.
