xQc slams Plaqueboymax after defending Aspen Kartier as animal abuse allegations spark outrage across Twitch community (Image via Getty)
Felix “xQc” Lengyel reacted sharply this week after fellow streamer Plaqueboymax spoke in support of Aspen Kartier during an ongoing animal abuse case. The situation became public after Aspen Kartier was accused of harming her three-month-old Maltipoo puppy during a Twitch livestream. The alleged act happened off camera, but viewers said they heard the incident, which quickly spread across social media. Aspen Kartier was taken into custody by Brookhaven Police in Georgia on January 30, 2026, one day after the incident on January 29, 2026. As the case gained attention, several streamers shared their opinions. Plaqueboymax said he hoped Kartier could change and move forward. That response did not sit well with xQc.On February 2, 2026, a clip from xQc’s Twitch stream was shared on X by user @yeet. The video showed xQc who expressed his complete disagreement with any form of sympathy shown towards cases that involve harm to animals. His reaction quickly sparked debate across the streaming community.
Felix “xQc” Lengyel explains why he rejected Plaqueboymax’s comments about Aspen Kartier
During his stream, Felix “xQc” Lengyel said he draws a clear line when it comes to animal abuse. He explained that while conflicts between adults can be handled in many ways, hurting an animal is not something he can accept. “I don’t want to hear anything positive about this,” Lengyel said during the broadcast. “I can understand people arguing or fighting, but when it comes to hurting an animal, that is where I stop listening. I will not be open to excuses, now or later.”Plaqueboymax had earlier shared his thoughts during a Grammys-night Twitch stream. In a clip posted on February 1, 2026, by X user @clippedszn, he said he still believed Aspen Kartier was a good person despite the situation.“I know something bad happened,” Plaqueboymax said. “It’s wrong, and I don’t support that. But I hope she can fix things and learn from it.”That comment led to pushback from viewers and fellow creators. Many felt the focus should remain on accountability rather than forgiveness. xQc echoed that view and said animal safety should never be treated lightly.The case remains under public attention as fans wait for official updates. No further legal details have been released by Brookhaven Police as of now.In related news, Felix “xQc” Lengyel was also recently involved in a public disagreement with Imane “Pokimane” Anys after she shared her thoughts on changes in the streaming industry on X, showing how active discussions remain within the creator space.
