Why is Nick Eh 30 facing backlash? Transphobia allegations rise after Fortnite’s Harry Potter leak (Image via Getty)
Streamer Nick Eh 30 is facing transphobia allegations after some clips about his online reaction went viral on November 2, 2025. The Fortnite creator, who is known for his family-friendly content, got caught in a heated social media debate after he removed a post related to Fortnite’s rumored “Harry Potter” collaboration. Many people on X accused him of being transphobic, calling out what they saw as “hypocrisy” in his behavior. According to Sportskeeda, Nick Eh 30 has not released any public statement about the allegations and continues streaming as usual.
Nick Eh 30 called out for removing post linked to J.K. Rowling
The controversy started when Fortnite fans began talking about a rumored “Harry Potter” collaboration for Chapter 7, Season 1. One user, @Wensoing, reacted to the leak by writing, “TRANSPHOBIA IS COMING TO FORTNITE IN CHAPTER 7 SEASON 1.” The post referred to author J.K. Rowling, who has long been accused of making transphobic comments.@Wensoing later urged players to ask Epic Games to cancel the crossover, saying: “If you feel frustrated about this, I recommend directing these frustrations towards the official Fortnite account, this is the best way to make your voice heard.”While scrolling through X, Nick Eh 30 reportedly saw these posts and decided to remove them from his feed. He was heard saying in a clip, “What is this, bro? I’m removing this guy. Holy crap.” His action quickly went viral. Soon, many users began calling him out for “being transphobic,” saying he should have handled the situation differently instead of deleting posts.One user, @FuellFire, wrote, “Guy who claims to be ‘family friendly’ and ‘spread good vibes’ being transphobic.” Others joined in with harsh words like “@NickEh30 F**k you, you transphobe,” posted by @P0wer_Vizi0n, and “Transphobia sucks + We don’t want Harry Potter,” from @goroakechiboba.Some users mocked his content, calling it “mid ahh content tailored to children anyway,” while another post from @renegaderelic0 read, “‘Never back down’ until it’s time to call out a billion-dollar company for collaborating with a transphobe.”Also Read: Sneako Calls Out Erika Kirk For Her Viral Hug With JD Vance And Her Bold Charlie Kirk Comparison
Nick Eh 30 teases Fortnite Chapter 7 update amid backlash
Even with the ongoing criticism, Nick Eh 30 kept streaming and posting updates. He recently shared a personal video from Fortnite, teasing early access to Chapter 7 on November 19, 2025. The clip included a hidden message that said:“SIGNAL ORIGIN – 34.134117 N 118.321495 // NOW PLAYING ZERO HOUR CHAPTER SEVEN FORTNITE AFTER DARK WITH Q & U // EARLY ACCESS. ONE NIGHT ONLY. 11.19.25.” The coordinates point to the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, suggesting the new update might feature a USA-themed map.While Nick Eh 30 hasn’t addressed the transphobia claims directly, the conversation continues on social media. Some fans defend him, saying the situation was misunderstood, while others believe his reaction went against his positive, family-friendly image. Go to Source
