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Popular livestreamer RaKai, also known online as “2xRaKai,” has found himself at the centre of another online controversy following his 2025 Halloween broadcast. During the livestream, RaKai’s makeup and attire drew sharp reactions from fans and viewers. Clips from the broadcast quickly circulated on platforms like X and Reddit, with many calling his choice “white-face” and questioning whether the costume crossed the line from playful Halloween impersonation into a sensitive cultural misstep. While some fans saw the outfit as harmless fun and a nod to pop culture, others criticized it as tone-deaf, reflecting the ongoing challenges that livestream personalities face when balancing humor, audience engagement, and social responsibility in the digital age.

What Caused the Internet to React So Strongly to RaKai’s Halloween Costume?

The response to RaKai’s costume, inspired by the 2004 comedy film White Chicks, has been divided. Some viewers defended the streamer’s creative freedom, pointing out the humorous intent and pop culture reference behind his look. Others, however, expressed outrage, noting the broader implications of race and representation online.John Tectone, another streamer, addressed the controversy on social media: “Druski and Rakai can do white face, it’s funny. But it’s cringe af that the two white girls who did black face are getting doxxed and death threats.” This highlights the ongoing double standards and sensitivities around racial impersonation, particularly in livestream and social media culture.

RaKai reacts to critics: What came out during the November 2 livestream?

On November 2, RaKai addressed the backlash directly during a live broadcast, showing little remorse for the criticism. The 16-year-old expressed frustration over criticism of his Halloween costume, which involved wearing whiteface. He argued that people will always find reasons to be critical, stating that they have the right to dress as anyone they choose for Halloween. RaKai emphasized that negativity is inevitable, saying that some people are “always just hating” regardless of one’s actions. He also encouraged his audience to affirm this sentiment, urging them to respond with “Period,” underscoring their belief that this perspective is indisputable.This incident adds to RaKai’s turbulent year, following multiple bans from Twitch, including one in June 2025 for live-streamed reckless driving. The controversy underscores how creators in livestream culture are increasingly navigating the fine line between attention-grabbing content, audience engagement, and public accountability. As digital culture evolves, RaKai’s situation reflects the broader tension between entertainment, freedom of expression, and cultural sensitivity in online spaces.Also read: Dezz VS RaKai controversy: sparks outrage after homophobic F-slur at RaKai during Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3