Elon Musk and Twitch Reach Settlement Amid Ongoing Controversies
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has reportedly finalized a settlement with Twitch, a subsidiary of Amazon, thus putting to rest their contentious legal battle. This dispute originated back in November 2024 when X filed a lawsuit accusing Twitch and several other companies of breaching antitrust laws. Fortunately for Musk and the Amazon team, the matter appears to have been resolved.
Details of the Settlement and Community Reactions
Reports indicate that Twitch will adhere to certain undisclosed conditions as part of this agreement. This development has stirred discussions on the popular subreddit r/LivestreamFail, attracting various humorous reactions. Some users speculated that one of the obscure terms could involve the permanent banning of Twitch streamer Hasan “HasanAbi,”given his public disagreements with Musk.
“Hasan is getting permabanned, isn’t he? lol,”commented u/RestInPvPieces
Another commenter expressed a similar view:
“Doubt Elon cares about Hasan getting banned anyways, but it wouldn’t be the first time he surprises me with how petty he is,”noted u/Delgadude
Some users also included the name of streamer Quinn69 in the list of those who might face a ban. Quinn69 previously accused Musk of manipulating gameplay footage during his Path of Exile 2 streams:
“Quinn perma’d, Hasan perma’d…”asserted u/appletinicyclone
Additionally, fans contributed insights about the ongoing rivalry between HasanAbi and Musk:
“He’s still malding over Grimes (Musk’s ex-girlfriend) appearing on stream,”commented u/eawilweawil
“I think his daughter appearing on Hasan’s stream was worse for him,”said u/spaghettitheory
The Roots of Elon Musk’s Feud with HasanAbi
The ongoing conflict between tech icon Elon Musk and Twitch streamer HasanAbi has garnered considerable attention. This feud ignited due to differing opinions on HasanAbi’s promotion of the video game Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The title has met with a divided reception in the gaming community, attracting criticism from various conservative factions for its inclusion of non-binary characters.
In response to HasanAbi’s streams, Musk labeled him a “fraud”and a “sell-out.”His remark was soon followed up with:
HasanAbi countered Musk’s accusations by referring to the controversy surrounding Musk’s performance in Path of Exile 2, where he faced allegations regarding account sharing or enlisting someone else to play for him, calling into question his gaming proficiency.
Adding further complexity to their rivalry, HasanAbi extended an invitation to Musk’s estranged trans daughter, Vivian (formerly known as Xavier). This action likely intensified the discord, particularly as Musk has previously declared that he “lost his son”to what he termed the “woke mind virus.”
The feud is also amplified by their contrasting political ideologies. Musk has been an open supporter of Donald Trump and his political initiatives, while HasanAbi consistently critiques Republican policies and narratives.