In a recent episode, popular streamer Felix “xQc”reacted to a clip from Adin Ross’ latest broadcast on Kick while reviewing the subreddit r/LivestreamFail. During the segment, Ross suggested that rapper Kanye West should seek mental health support in light of his recent controversial statements and public outbursts. xQc, however, took a firm stance in defense of West, labeling Ross’ comments as “lame”and “cringe.”
xQc articulated his disagreement with the notion that disagreeable behavior warrants institutionalization, emphasizing that merely offending others does not reach the threshold for such drastic actions:
“(Mockingly) ‘This guy is saying something I don’t agree with, he must be crazy. He was diagnosed with a mental problem, let’s use that against him, to the best of our ability.’ I don’t agree with that.”
In further commentary on Adin’s remarks, which included the suggestion of rehabilitating West under the Baker Act—a law permitting involuntary examination of individuals exhibiting signs of mental illness—xQc voiced strong objections. He maintained that even if West’s actions provoke criticism, he should retain the freedom to express himself without fear of being forced into treatment.
“He needs someone around him to keep him grounded happy and healthy.”
Contrarily, xQc highlighted the importance of personal freedoms, arguing against actions proposed to silence individuals, even those as public as Kanye West:
“(Mockingly) ‘Let’s do whatever we can to silence them, to put him in the hospital, or whatever, let’s put him on whatever meds because I said so.'”
“Empathy for Kanye West”: xQc’s Perspective on Celebrity Rights
In a reflective moment, xQc shared his empathy for Kanye, asserting that it’s unjust to strip the rapper of his right to communicate online, especially on platforms like X:
“I would be extremely upset if I was just gonna do my thing and if someone were to come in and take my phone, ‘You’re not allowed to tweet anymore.’ ‘You’re going to the hospital.’ I mean, f**k you dude, that’s just so lame.”
xQc also philosophically addressed West’s celebrity status, suggesting that only the rapper has the power to determine how that status should be perceived:
“The man built his empire, the man has a right to destroy it.”
In a lighter vein, xQc’s community has been buzzing with theories regarding an odd occurrence during one of his livestreams, where a pile of laundry seemed to move on its own, leading to vibrant discussions among fans.