Hasan defends Pokimane over “we hate the rich” comment that sparked controversy

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Twitch personality Hasan Piker is standing up for colleague Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys after she faced backlash over her remarks about income inequality in America.

On April 21st, a popular video emerged featuring Pokimane voicing her worries over the widening wealth gap, saying, “The difference in wealth is becoming quite problematic!

In a subsequent statement, she explained, “What I dislike are the extremely affluent, including the billionaires.” This became clear when FaZe Clan member ‘Jasontheween’ noted her own wealth.

As a devoted admirer, I must admit that the shared video sparked quite a debate, just as Jason had foreseen. Some passionate voices even suggested that Pokimane could be classified amongst the wealthy elite, the ultra-rich.

The post stated that she’s worth at least $20 million. It seems like they were implying that she belongs to the wealthiest group of people, which is only about 1% of the population.

Hasan says streamers have better understanding of wealth inequality

Hasan addressed the viral clip, defending his fellow Twitch streamer.

As a dedicated fan, I’d like to highlight a crucial point he made: Many popular streamers, such as Pokimane, have faced financial hardships in their journey to stardom online. This gives them a unique perspective on wealth inequality compared to the perceived wealthy elite, making their insights more relatable and authentic.

He expressed his sentiment as follows: “It’s frustrating when the wealthy hold such views, and it can be grating when they are criticized for it.

Hasan supports Pokimane following her trending statement criticizing wealthy individuals, despite allegations that she overlooks her own wealth. He expresses frustration that such affluent individuals receive criticism for their views, as many streamers can relate to the struggles of financial hardship in the past.

— yeet (@Awk20000) April 22, 2025

I believe that the reason for their relatable nature is due to the fact that many streamers, unlike individuals who’ve been multi-billionaires for years, have at some point in their lives led a more ordinary existence. This gives them a deeper understanding and empathy of what it was like to not have wealth, which results in their insights and perspectives similar to the one you mentioned.

Pokimane has remained silent following the controversy, yet media attention surrounding her hasn’t waned. Most notably, she disclosed that a Twitch employee fabricated a romantic relationship with her in an attempt to control other women.

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2025-04-22 18:18