In a recent livestream, PewdiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, was asked about the removal of the video fromYouTube. At just eight minutes into the stream, he said he wasn’t hoping to use this livestreaming video to talk about the incident, but he did say he was “disappointed” with the situation, adding that he didn’t agree with the decision.
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Unable to avoid the subject any longer, he joked that he just wanted to play someStardew Valleyhinting that he would eventually get around to giving a proper statement at another time. Questions came from the community about how it made him feel, which sparked a somber reaction from the YouTuber in which he admitted that he hadn’t really wanted to go live in the first place as he knew people would be asking him about the Cocomelon, an equally huge channel but one that is dedicated to family entertainment, diss track.
The song itself was removed by YouTube over concerns that it violated policies about child safety. According to the company, the video was created to look like it was made for kids, but contained some “inappropriate content.” The company also said the track dissing Cocomelon was tantamount to harassment or at least inciting harassment towards other content creators.
YouTube has also said that any re-uploads of the video will be immediately removed. As PewDiePie is such a huge star, it could be argued that having his video taken down is the lesser of two evils. Some YouTubers have found themselves being banned entirely for inappropriate content, such asBelle Delphine.
This is also not the first time PewDiePie has been the subject of controversy. In 2017,Felix was accused of anti-Semitism and insensitivitywhich eventually lead him to be dropped by Disney. Although he issued a public and tear-filled apology quickly after, it’s likely that the outcry over his actions may have marred his reputation for good. While he may be one of the most influentialYouTubesensations of all time, it could be argued there is an element to him that lands him in trouble at times.
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