Ethan confronts HasanAbi on why he vanished from Content Cop
On May 2, 2025, Ethan Klein confronted HasanAbi during a live stream about his brief appearance in iDubbbz's Content Cop.
The debate aired simultaneously on both creators' platforms and quickly caught the attention of fans.
Ethan Klein pressed HasanAbi on his minimal screen time, suggesting the Twitch star was 'embarrassed' by the content of the video—particularly a moment featuring other collaborators performing a Fortnite dance behind him. 'Let me ask you, sir. How was filming that Content Cop? I think you were embarrassed, frankly,' Klein stated during the exchange.
HasanAbi responded by saying his participation was 'fine' and pointed out that he had done similar sketch-style content in the past. However, Klein persisted, claiming the streamer intentionally distanced himself from the video after witnessing the dance scene. 'You are absent from every other shot. I think you saw them doing that Fortnite dance, and you said, 'I gotta get out of this,'' Klein added.
The Content Cop video, led by iDubbbz, included appearances from other Twitch streamers like Frogan, who have openly criticized Klein. The video sparked widespread discussion within the streaming community.
This exchange adds another chapter to the ongoing tension between Klein and HasanAbi, both prominent voices in online commentary and political discourse. The confrontation also reignited debates around YouTube collaborations, content authenticity, and streamer personas.
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