CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Arguably the most famous Fortnite streamer, Tyler Blevins, widely known as Ninja, has once again found himself at the center of controversy. His derogatory remarks about another content creator named Rani Netz, also known as Stable Ronaldo, have caused a stir within the gaming community. Ninja is currently facing backlash from various Twitch streamers, including Stable Ronaldo himself, who has retaliated in a violent manner. Let's delve deeper into the incident that unfolded, shedding light on the details of the controversy.
Stable Ronaldo, a professional gamer and content creator, is a prominent figure in the gaming world. Currently affiliated with the esteemed esports organization Faze Clan, he gained significant popularity through his Fortnite gameplay in 2019. With a strong presence in the gaming community, Stable Ronaldo has garnered a dedicated following.
Ninja slammed for making 'irrelevant' remark on Stable Ronaldo
The controversial comments made by Ninja about Stable Ronaldo were captured in a livestream featuring notable internet personalities, TimTheTatman and Cloakzy, alongside Ninja. In the clip, Ninja begins by asserting that Stable Ronaldo's follower count significantly pales in comparison to his own, deeming him irrelevant. Adding insult to injury, Ninja ridicules Stable Ronaldo for transitioning from gaming content to lifestyle vlogs, suggesting that this shift contributed to his decline in followers and branding him as a failure.
He referred to Stable Ronaldo as "washed." He further added, "Ronaldo is like literally, like, one-twentieth of our following, and is completely irrelevant. So, we should probably keep opening cases. He tried to be an IRL streamer and failed miserably."
He also added: "Hey, Ronaldo! You're better than drama, dude! All right? Get back in the f**king competitive scene. You're washed! I said it, dude! I said what I said, bro!"
Ninja goes on to provoke Ronaldo, challenging him to re-enter competitive gaming while claiming that he is washed up. Notably, Ninja concludes with a boastful remark, suggesting he stands by his comments without remorse. Throughout the stream, the individuals accompanying Ninja repeatedly attempt to intervene and discourage his derogatory statements, but their efforts prove futile. It is worth mentioning that Ninja's behavior during the stream may have been influenced by his consumption of alcohol, potentially explaining his demeanor.
Adin Ross
Another Twitch streamer, Adin Ross, watches the clip of Ninja's comments on stream and initially appears shocked and incredulous. Although Ross does not interact with Stable Ronaldo extensively, he expresses nothing but respect and admiration for his fellow streamer. Ross voices his thoughts, stating, "I don't even talk to Ronaldo like that chat, you know, the first time I heard the last name in months. Got nothing but love and respect for him, and honestly, this sh*t is wack as f*ck, bro."
During his stream, Ross said, “You’re what, 32 years old, worried about a 20-year-old. It’s just really weird. Come on bro, y’all know it’s weird.”
xQc
Well-known streamer xQc also lends his support to Stable Ronaldo while reprimanding Ninja for his actions. In a display of solidarity, xQc condemns Ninja's behavior and stands by Stable Ronaldo. He said, "The whole industry is cooked."
RiceGum
Even Youtuber and rapper Rice Gum, while watching the clip, appears genuinely shocked. He expresses his disbelief and inability to comprehend the senseless hatred directed towards Ronaldo. Rice Gum further adds that he has never witnessed such disrespectful behavior from Ninja before, expressing his disappointment at the situation. The controversy sparked by Ninja's derogatory comments has led to a significant division within the gaming community, with streamers and influencers voicing their support for Stable Ronaldo and condemning Ninja's actions. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting positivity and respect within the gaming and streaming community.
Myth
The controversy surrounding Ninja's comments has garnered strong reactions from fellow Twitch streamers. Myth, a prominent figure in the gaming community, criticizes Ninja for downplaying other streamers' struggles and achievements, emphasizing that even he has experienced setbacks in his career. Myth points out the psychological toll such setbacks can have and deems Ninja's behavior unacceptable. In his response, Myth writes, "It's crazy having someone that experienced such massive ups and downs in their career and knows exactly what it does to you mentally to be shi**ing on others that aren't as 'successful' as he is."
