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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Vegas streamer was shot dead by a rival YouTuber after a feud over copyright strikes
In a harrowing turn of events straight out of a digital-age nightmare, a YouTuber rivalry appears to have erupted into fatal violence on the Las Vegas Strip. Two people were gunned down in front of the iconic Bellagio fountains — and it all may have unfolded live on a now-removed livestream. At around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Las Vegas police officers heard gunshots during a routine patrol on South Las Vegas Boulevard. They found a man and woman — later identified as 44-year-old Rodney Finley and 43-year-old Tanisha Finley — suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both were declared dead at the scene. By Monday morning, the suspected shooter, 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz, had turned himself in to authorities at a Henderson police station. On June 8, 2025, near the Bellagio in Las Vegas, YouTuber Finny Da Legend and a woman were fatally shot during a livestream by another YouTuber, allegedly SinCity-MannyWise, over a social media dispute. Police detained the suspect, and the area was locked down. Rivalry over content spirals into chaos Rodney Finley, known to his followers as 'Finny Da Legend', had built a YouTube presence livestreaming life in Las Vegas. But his content also frequently called out Ruiz, who ran a channel under the name SinCity-Manny. Their online tension became public last year when Finley accused Ruiz of hitting his channel with a copyright strike — a move that could have led to channel termination under YouTube's policy. In a now-deleted video titled 'Look at what Sin City Family (Pmanny & Julie) Did to Me,' Finley shared screenshots of the YouTube violation. The incident may have intensified a feud that already seemed personal and bitter. According to a police report, Ruiz described their relationship as a 'rivalry' and claimed he acted in self-defence, insisting he had no idea the Finleys were livestreaming at the time. The livestream, which captured the terrifying moment gunfire broke out and bystanders scattered in panic, has since been removed. Awaiting justice Ruiz is currently being held without bail as he awaits a court appearance scheduled for Thursday.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YouTuber SinCity-MannyWise claims that he shot streamer Finny Da Legend in ‘self-defense' in Las Vegas
Sin-City MannyWise shot Finny Da Legend and his wife Bubbly in Las Vegas (Image via Youtube) What started as digital beef between two livestreaming personalities has now become the center of a real-life courtroom drama. Manuel Ruiz, better known online as SinCity-MannyWise, is facing two murder charges after allegedly shooting fellow YouTuber Rodney Finley a.k.a. Finny Da Legend and his wife Tanisha Finley (Bubbly) near the Bellagio fountains. But in a surprising twist, Ruiz is now claiming it was all self-defense. A Stream That Turned Into Tragedy The tragedy took place on Sunday, June 8, 2025. YouTuber Finny Da Legend and his wife Bubbly were shot while livestreaming outside the Bellagio. The accused in the case is SinCity-MannyWise, a well-known Vegas-based streamer. Authorities say the confrontation was the culmination of a long-simmering online feud that began in 2023. What began as trolling, copyright strikes, and petty digital wars eventually spilled into the real world, with deadly consequences. SinCity-MannyWise's Court Claim: 'I Thought He Had a Gun' SinCity-MannyWise appeared in court Tuesday morning and told the judge he opened fire because he feared for his life. According to his statement, Finny Da Legend made a threatening motion, reached toward his waistband, and said, 'What up, cuz?'—a phrase SinCity-MannyWise claims he interpreted as a threat. Believing Finny was about to pull a weapon, he says he fired in self-defense. He also admitted to shooting Bubbly, saying he thought she had a 'shiny black object,' which he feared was a gun. That object was later identified by witnesses as a phone gimbal. The judge denied bail, and SinCity-MannyWise now faces two counts of murder. He remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center. This The Real Reason Sin City Manny K*lled Finny Da Legend And His Wife (RECEIPTS & FOOTAGE) A Toxic History Between the Two Creators The feud between Finny Da Legend and SinCity-MannyWise wasn't new. According to fellow streamers, things escalated in 2023 when SinCity-MannyWise allegedly pepper-sprayed Bubbly during an in-person encounter. Rather than retaliate physically, Finny Da Legend responded online, trolling SinCity-MannyWise on livestreams and mocking his content. Their online war spiraled from there, with Finny Da Legend frequently watching and reacting to SinCity-MannyWise's videos on stream. SinCity-MannyWise reportedly retaliated using YouTube's copyright system, striking Finny's videos and demonetizing his content. In one of Finny Da Legend's streams, a voiceover of Donald Trump mockingly said, ' I want to say f*** Sin City Family and f*** Manny ,' referring to SinCity-MannyWise and his followers. Community Reeling from the Aftermath While internet users continue to argue about who was right and who was wrong, what's clear is that this was more than just online drama. Two people are now gone—Finny Da Legend, known for his energetic Vegas streams, and Bubbly, who brought warmth and light to every broadcast. SinCity-MannyWise's self-defense claim is now the center of a murder case that has gripped both the streaming world and the wider public. Whether it holds up in court is yet to be seen, but one thing is certain: this is a tragic reminder of what happens when digital rivalries spill into real life.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Couple shot dead in Las Vegas over YouTube rivalry, disturbing video emerges
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on the Las Vegas Strip. According to a report by 8 News Now, the accused, identified as Manuel Ruiz, 41, allegedly shot and killed a fellow YouTuber known as Finny Da Legend and his wife. The incident took place on June 8. According to the report, the two internet personalities had a long-running rivalry that reportedly began over allegations of copyright infringement. The duo clashed over several issues on social media, further escalating the feud. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that the incident unfolded around 10.40 PM near the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Although YouTube removed the original video of the killing, a clip capturing the crime was widely shared across social media. The viral video shows the YouTuber couple chilling on the Las Vegas Strip when suddenly the accused attacked them. Watch here: New Video shows moments Youtuber Finny Da Legend shot by YouTuber SinCity-MannyWise outside Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shooter Manny Dee or Sin City Family is on the — News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) June 9, 2025 The police said the shooting took place while Finny Da Legend was live streaming, and the violent moment was captured on video before the footage was removed. Ruiz, who reportedly used the alias 'SinCity-MannyWise' on YouTube and ran the channel Sin City Family, turned himself in on Monday. He is now facing two counts of murder. 'The suspect and the victim had previously engaged in some type of conflict using a variety of social media platforms,' police noted. In the wake of the arrest, YouTube took action against Ruiz's channel. 'Because it violated our Community Guidelines,' the platform stated, 'the channel has been removed.' While law enforcement has yet to officially release the identities of the two victims, online posts and community tributes across platforms like X, Reddit, and YouTube have widely identified them as Finny Da Legend and his wife.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who was Finny Da Legend's wife Bubbly? Couple fatally shot in Las Vegas during YouTube livestream
On Sunday night, 8 June 2025, popular YouTuber Finny Da Legend and his wife, affectionately known to fans as Bubbly, were fatally shot while livestreaming outside the iconic Bellagio fountains, the Las Vegas Strip. The couple was walking along the bustling 3600 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard, streaming a video titled 'Live Fremont Street Experience #Vegas Finny is Winning Here we Go.' The upbeat mood shifted instantly when another YouTuber, SinCity-MannyWise, aka Sin City Manny, bumped in their frame. Witnesses and viewers saw an exchange between Bubbly and the suspect before gunfire erupted. At least seven shots rang out, killing both Finny and Bubbly on the spot. ALSO READ| Who was Finny Da Legend? YouTuber and wife allegedly shot by SinCity-MannyWise in Las Vegas Finny Da Legend's wife, Bubbly, gave his channel a heart. She appeared frequently in his videos, known for her playful humour and warm spirit. Fans loved the chemistry between the two, and many saw them as a refreshing. Police said the shooting was not random. They believe it was the violent culmination of a long-running feud between the two content creators. The police added that 'the suspect and the victim had previously engaged in some type of conflict using a variety of social media platforms.' Just weeks before the incident, Finny had openly accused SinCity-MannyWise of being suicidal. At the same time, Manny posted several troubling videos, appearing to drive around the city while making ominous comments about a 'friend' and a 'baby.' ALSO READ| SinCity-MannyWise vs. Finny Da Legend: What led to the deadly Las Vegas shooting? Victim's friend speaks out As of 11:14 PM on Monday, 9 June, SinCity-MannyWise remains at large, and a manhunt is underway. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. YouTube has also removed SinCity-MannyWise's channel, 'Sin City Family,' citing violations of its community guidelines.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Las Vegas couple killed after apparent online streamer clash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Sunday's murder of a husband and wife stems from an online beef between two YouTube streamers arguing over, among other things, copyright infringement, the 8 News Now Investigators' review of hours worth of archived video reveals. Finny Da Legend, one of two of the shooting victims, and fellow streamer Sin City Manny, had argued for several months, the video appears to show. The two trolled each other, disagreed, and had lengthy conversations over the course of hours on a myriad of streams and sometimes different social media handles. Sin City Manny, whose real name is Manuel Ruiz, 41, will appear in Las Vegas Justice Court Tuesday morning. He faces two charges of open murder. By Monday morning, Ruiz's streams seem to have been scrubbed from the Internet. But Finny Da Legend's stream included some of Ruiz's stream, where Finny and a cast of online guests criticize his prowess of Las Vegas. 'He's the least informed Vegas person out there,' one of Finny's co-streamers said in an online broadcast that lasted over five hours. Someone with the screen name Kevin, another streamer on Finny's channel, in the same post, directly addressed the feud over copyright. That portion of the stream, from just five days ago. 'If anyone should be striked down, it should be Manny,' Kevin said. 'That's who needs the copyright strikes. That's who needs the axe.' It is unclear what exactly the copyright issue entails. That comment appears sometime after the opening sequence of Finny's stream, which included a copyright disclaimer and an obviously fake portrayal of President Donald Trump saying, 'I want to say '[Expletive] Sin City Family and [Expletive] Manny.' Sin City Family, apparently, include other online streamers who have banded together. Finny Da Legend's streams remain online, with approximately 4,000 subscribers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
