IShowSpeed faces backlash over reaction to Israel-Hamas conflict, trolls say 'quit promoting hate'
CINCINNATI, OHIO: IShowSpeed, the well-known American YouTuber, found himself at the center of online controversy when his TikTok video reaction to the Israel-Hamas conflict gained widespread attention.
IShowSpeed has experienced virality for various reasons, frequently drawing both criticism and amusement from trolls and fans alike.
In a notable previous incident, IShowSpeed faced a significant issue with TikTok when the platform banned him.
The ban was imposed due to allegations that he engaged in inappropriate conduct during a conversation with a female TikTok user.
IShowSpeed gets confused after hearing about Israel-Hamas conflict
The Israel-Hamas battle has captured the attention and elicited reactions from a wide range of social media users, including celebrities and the general public.
Amid this extensive online discourse surrounding the war, IShowSpeed's recent response has provoked outrage among internet trolls, with some even drawing comparisons to the Russia-Ukraine situation.
A recent viral TikTok clip featuring the prominent YouTuber shows him discovering the commencement of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
This prompted him to search for information about Hamas, a Palestinian militant group controlling the Gaza Strip.
In the clip captioned, "Speed finds out Israel is under attack by palestine group called hamas #ishowspeed #speed #israel #palestine #hamas #war #fyp #trendingstories", IShowSpeed's shocked expression is evident as he exclaims, "Right now I'm so mad bro."
He goes on to express his bewilderment, saying, "Bro what the f**k is going on. Bro, what is going on bro?"
As he attempts to comprehend the situation he has just learned about, a viewer advises him to check his phone.
IShowSpeed continues, saying, "Damn, Bro that is some bad s**t going on right now. The f**k, yo, can y'all like see me bro. Can y'all like see me, bro? Bro slip just say you're trolling bro, yo."
@dailyfameclips Speed finds out Israel is under attack by palestine group called hamas #ishowspeed #speed #israel #palestine #hamas #war #fyp #trending ♬ original sound - DailyFameClips
Trolls want IShowSpeed not to promote hate
Following IShowSpeed's reaction to understanding the Israel-Hamas conflict, several users expressed their anger regarding his response.
A user wrote, "So the terrorist where there but he is just chilling and streaming. meanwhile the palestinian people have no home, maybe thuis home was occupied."
A user stated, "Ukraine= heros bcz they faught against russia palestinian= terrorist?!!! 💀"
A user commented, "Quit promoting hate particularly for content. Really people at your house call the cops 🙏"
