On August 8, 2024, Twitch and Kick streamer Josh “YourRAGE” found himself at the center of a disturbing trend known as swatting. This incident occurred during a live broadcast on Kick, thrusting the streamer into a situation many online content creators have faced.
YourRage Detained by SWAT Police
Approximately three hours and 24 minutes into his latest stream, YourRAGE was abruptly interrupted. The moment he stepped away from his streaming setup, viewers saw police officers entering his room. The live-streamed footage captured the police’s arrival. Their flashing lights and uniforms were visible as they walked down the corridor of YourRAGE’s home.
The scene was surreal. Viewers watched in real-time as the streamer was suddenly faced with the grim reality of law enforcement at his doorstep. YourRAGE, visibly disoriented and concerned, returned to his streaming setup briefly to update his fans.
“Blue Lights and S***”
“I ain’t gonna lie, I don’t know what’s going on outside,” YourRAGE said during the stream. “The dogs are barking. I opened my courtyard door and the whole corner was blue… like blue lights and s***.” His attempt to describe the chaos outside only highlighted the confusion and fear he was experiencing. “I heard someone on the megaphone, but I couldn’t hear what they were saying,” he added.
What is the Disturbing Reality of Streaming?
Can a nigga just react to videos & play video games in peace?????
I’m sorry I had to end I’ll be back tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/7SXEJhzRsx
— FaZe YourRAGE (@YourRAGEz) August 8, 2024
After a brief hiatus, YourRAGE returned to his streaming room to shut off his stream, signaling the end of his broadcast. Shortly afterward, he took to Twitter/X to provide an update on the situation. He shared a screenshot from his security cameras showing three police officers at his front door, one of whom was patting him down as he stood with his hands up. His tweet read,
“Can a n**** just react to videos & play video games in peace????? I’m sorry I had to end I’ll be back tomorrow.”
The swatting incident is not just a disruption but a deeply unsettling experience that intrudes on the personal safety and privacy of those targeted. This unfortunate event comes just over a month after YourRAGE faced another traumatic situation. A “lumberjack” stream on Kick, where he was rushed to the hospital due to an incident.
Swatting
Swatting involves falsely reporting a serious emergency to prompt a large police response to a victim’s home. The intention is often to harass or intimidate, and it’s a trend that has plagued many online content creators. YourRAGE’s experience is part of a troubling pattern that includes high-profile victims such as Ashton Kutcher, Miley Cyrus, and Rihanna. Despite the disturbing nature of these incidents, fortunately, no one has been harmed. Another FaZe Clan member, FaZe Rani Stable Ronaldo, was swatted during a live stream.
