"Why are all Minecraft YouTubers such weirdos?" - Netizens react as GeorgeNotFound addresses alleged assault controversy

On March 10, 2024, popular YouTuber George "GeorgeNotFound" started trending on X after netizens accused him of alleged assault. It all started when the community on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform shared a one-minute and 45-second clip from Twitch streamer Caitibugzz's livestream titled my story. During the broadcast, Caitibugzz stated that she was assaulted by an "older content creator" when she was 18 years old.

X user @Saammuel provided details about the situation, writing:

On the same day, GeorgeNotFound informed the community that he would be hosting a "very serious stream." Claiming that he was "gathering all the information and evidence," the Briton stated that he would "never break someone's sexual boundaries or assault anyone."

The YouTube and Twitch star wrote:

The social media post has gone viral on X, eliciting responses from more than 4,100 netizens. X user @Phxlly commented on the situation, writing:

During a recent livestream, Twitch streamer Caitibugzz discussed an incident that occurred in the summer of 2023. She alleged that she was assaulted by a "significantly older and popular content creator," saying:

Caitibugzz then recalled commenting on a "certain group" in October, who allegedly "abused power over minors in the DMs." She elaborated:

Caitibugzz burst into tears and added:

GeorgeNotFound had not hosted his scheduled livestream through which he would discuss the subject.