Yousef “Fousey” Saleh Erakat is a YouTuber and Twitch streamer known for various content. He is entirely against the N-word and preaches that it should not be used. But he accidentally used the N-word in his latest Twitch live stream.
Fousey was singing along with a song on stream when he used the N-word. But he was apologetic from the beginning, that he shouldn’t have used the word even by mistake. Fousey also tweeted an apology post on Twitter stating his error.
The online community has mixed emotions about him using the word on stream. Let’s dive in to see why he has a severe reaction to using the word and why he thinks he should not have said the word.
Fousey tweets a heartfelt apology after using the N-word
Fousey was live streaming on Twitch and was on Day 31 of his Subathon. He was singing along with the song “Love Yourz” when he accidentally told the N-word. He states on stream that he never uses that word and swears to God. Fousey could not believe he did that on content in front of his viewers.
He adds that he had listened to songs daily on his Subathon. Fousey says he changes that word to “brothers” while singing every single time. But this was the first time he accidentally missed out on changing. He was seen to have a very fierce reaction to the mistake.
Fousey also took a step forward and wrote an apology on Twitter. He explains in the apology post that he did drop the N-word while rapping to the song. He adds that he was humiliated and upset about himself for doing such an act. Fousey tells everyone he is profoundly sorry and that the situation does not represent his character.
Tonight on stream of day 31 on my Subathon I was rapping along to @JColeNC love yourz and accidentally dropped the “N” word. Before you see the clip on social media and take it out of context, please find the full clip. I could not be more ashamed or upset with myself. I am…
— fousey (@fousey) August 1, 2023
The clip went viral, and the online community mostly supported him, except for a few people. Here is what netizens had to say about the clip.
U literally commited possibility the worst crime idk if u could come back from this one
— x3r0 (@zzzx3r0) August 2, 2023
I’m giving u the pass bro ur good
— Leafy Headquarters (@LeafyIsHereHQ) August 1, 2023
As a black woman- forget it. You are totally fine!
— Arielle (@rel_i_am) August 2, 2023
Sorry but no one “accidentally” drops the N word…
— JuhuDartsDe (@JuhuDartsDe) August 1, 2023
Honestly you’re response immediately afterward was so genuine in your remorse so I don’t know who couldn’t possibly forgive you for that. 🤍🤍
— NotThatTana (@NotThatTana) August 1, 2023
All streamers go through controversial phases in their lives. Click here to know why xQc was hated by his fans for his on-stream reaction content.