Things got heated on Twitch when Hasan Piker—the political streamer better known as HasanAbi—found himself at the center of another social media storm. This time, it wasn’t just about his outspoken commentary. Instead, he was accused of threatening another content creator, YouTuber Apex Crypto, with a gun during a livestream on July 1, 2025. The incident hit Reddit’s r/LivestreamFail and racked up thousands of views in a matter of hours, leaving viewers debating: was that really a firearm in Hasan’s hand?
The controversy came after Apex Crypto publicly accused Hasan and New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani of treason, a pretty wild claim. In response, Hasan mocked the accusation during his stream, holding up an object resembling a gun and unleashing a sarcastic rant: “Let’s hang Hasan and Mamdani for treason. The f**k are you going to do?! You skinny b**ch! Ugly a**!” The 48-second moment quickly became internet fodder, with fans and critics alike wondering if lines were crossed—especially with what looked like a weapon thrown into the mix.
A couple of days later, the debate was still raging, so Hasan addressed it head-on during his July 3 livestream. When a viewer asked directly about the gun, Hasan didn’t dodge. He picked up the object again, plainly telling viewers, “This is not a real gun, pu**y.” He explained that it was a toy, meant as a prop, and that the whole bit was loaded with sarcasm. According to Hasan, he was answering a viewer who, in the chat, had just said, “I’m going to assassinate you.” So Hasan, in his usual biting style, mockingly raised the toy gun and fired back, “Good luck.”
His defense? It’s all part of the internet theater. Hasan argued that he wasn’t threatening anyone, that this was an over-the-top and ironic response to an online death threat. He slammed critics, especially those from right-wing corners, for their outrage. “They’re so soft,” he joked, labeling their quickness to take offense as overblown. The streamer even taunted them as the “soy right,” twisting language used to mock what some describe as overly sensitive “snowflakes.”
Hasan also took the opportunity to highlight the double standards he sees online. For him, the clip was a clear joke, flipped back at people accusing him—and even threatening him—of much worse. But he admitted the internet isn’t always receptive to his brand of dark humor and pointed out that high-profile streamers get mountains of scrutiny for even the smallest missteps.
Even with Hasan’s clarification, the clip continues to make the rounds. It’s become a fresh example of how easily controversy can explode in livestream culture, where sarcasm and off-the-cuff moments are clipped, shared, and debated long after the stream ends. For Hasan, the whole drama seems like just another day in the ongoing tug-of-war between creators, critics, and the ever-watchful online audience.