When a masked fan ambushed Hasan Piker (HasanAbi) during his December 3, 2025, IRL stream, waving a sign that read “Free Kaya” in reference to his prior dog-collar controversy, the streamer didn’t stay silent. Instead, Hasan used the moment to publicly call out several high-profile creators, notably Asmongold, Ethan Klein, and Steven “Destiny” Bonnell, accusing them of normalizing and even celebrating real-world harassment and stalking of streamers. For him, this was more than a tasteless meme resurfacing, it was a dangerous escalation of fan behavior, one he argued shouldn’t be cheered. The “Free Kaya” incident first gained momentum when a clip from October 2025 showed Kaya, Hasan’s dog, apparently reacting in pain during a stream, prompting widespread outrage over alleged use of a shock collar. Critics like Ethan Klein publicized the video, labeling the alleged act as “psychopathic” animal cruelty. What began as an online controversy quickly spiraled when, during Hasan’s street stream in Ireland, a fan confronted him in person, a stark reminder that online harassment can bleed into real life. Hasan used that moment to highlight what he sees as a broader pattern of irresponsible fandom being normalized by creators themselves.
Hasan calls out creators for fueling harassment culture
On-stream, Hasan sharply criticized Asmongold for publicly “celebrating” the masked fan’s confrontation, even as the same community and some of those creators condemned a separate incident involving alleged sexual assault of another streamer, Emiru. Hasan argued that praising one kind of harassment while condemning another is hypocritical and dangerous.
Hasan didn’t stop there. He also targeted Ethan Klein and Destiny, pointing to their past involvement in amplifying the “Free Kaya” narrative and other controversies. He accused them of helping cultivate an environment where fans feel empowered to harass, stalk, or even physically confront creators. In Hasan’s view, that environment blurs the line between “content” and real-world endangerment especially when creators treat such confrontations like memes or entertainment.The broader backdrop to Hasan’s anger includes prior incidents, Ethan Klein and other commentators had denounced the shock-collar clip as “animal cruelty.” Destiny, already embroiled in earlier conflicts with Hasan, was accused by Hasan of promoting or tolerating violent threats against him. Hasan warned that by applauding or even joking about IRL confrontations, the streamer community risks normalizing stalking and harassment. He urged fellow creators to stop encouraging fans to show up uninvited, especially at private or personal events, and to consider the real-world consequences of framing harassment as “content.”HasanAbi’s forceful call-out after the “Free Kaya” stream sniper incident marks a turning point in how streamer culture confronts fan engagement crossing personal boundaries. By naming Asmongold, Ethan Klein, Destiny, he’s demanding accountability not just for actions, but for the tone that sets the stage for harassment. Whether the wider community listens or shrugs it off as drama, Hasan’s message is clear: treating stalking, doxxing or public confrontation as entertainment isn’t just irresponsible, it’s dangerous.Also Read: What’s behind the “Free Kaya” slogan that crashed HasanAbi’s livestream?
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