Ethan Klein wants to sue popular streamer SeanDaBlack over 'gender equality'; fans call him a racist
(Image via Instagram/@SeanDaBlack & @Ethan Klein)
On June 26, 2025, YouTuber Ethan Klein revealed via Instagram that he's adding Twitch streamer Sean 'SeanDaBlack' Wiggs to his ongoing copyright lawsuits. The announcement — framed as a move toward 'gender equality' — has sent the internet into meltdown, with fans and critics accusing Klein of being both
misogynistic
and
racist
.
Here's the full drama unpacked.
Ethan Klein's 'Gender Equality' Lawsuit Move
On June 26, 2025, Ethan Klein posted a cryptic but clear Instagram Story:
'...You are all correct, it's not been fair. That's why I've decided to add
SeanDaBlack
to the lawsuits, for gender equality..."
This comes after Klein filed copyright lawsuits against Twitch streamers Denims, Frogan, and Kaceytron—all women. The backlash was instant. Many accused him of misogyny. His 'solution'? Suing a Black man, apparently to balance the gender scale.
Ethan sues SeanDaBlack
Sean, who's associated with HasanAbi, is no stranger to Klein's critics.
But this latest legal addition stunned even the most seasoned drama-watchers.
He even gave a shoutout to Sean's 'snarker friends' — a not-so-subtle jab at Reddit communities like r/h3snark and r/LeftoversH3, who frequently roast Klein and his H3 Podcast.
Internet's Verdict: 'This Feels Racist'
Almost immediately, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) users slammed Klein's latest legal move. The main accusation? That he's masking racial bias under the guise of equality.
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'Creepy Klein adds black man to his list of victims for equality's sake (while on vacation).' one Redditor wrote.
Another bluntly called him both:
'That's right, you're a misogynist
and
a racist. We already knew.'
The fact that this all went down while Klein was vacationing with his wife, Hila, didn't help the optics. As one user sarcastically put it:
'How out of touch do you need to be to be on vacation, on your 40th birthday, with your wife and kids, thinking 'hmmmmm, who am I going to sue today!'''
Patterns, Power, and Platform Drama
A recurring criticism is that Klein tends to go after smaller creators. particularly women and people of color, instead of high-profile names like xQc or Asmongold, who've also reacted to his content. 'Never beating the allegations. Just going after women and POCs,' one comment read.
'Why not sue xQc? Too big to bully?' another added.
SeanDaBlack Reacts: 'tf?'
Sean's initial response was short and confused — literally just:
'tf'
He previously mocked Klein in a livestream, mimicking his tone while calling him out for allegedly weaponizing his massive audience:
'(Mimicking Klein) 'I mobilize my multi-million follower audience against smaller creators and cheer it on…''
Sean also accused Klein of never owning up to past racist behavior, claiming the apology was more like:
''I used to be racist... but honestly, I've not changed at all.''
So… What Now?
This latest lawsuit has turned an already chaotic legal battle into something much bigger — one that's no longer just about copyright claims, but now includes race, power dynamics, and internet ethics. With both creators digging in their heels and Reddit on fire, this drama's just getting started. One thing's for sure: no one's walking away from this unscathed — not even Ethan Klein. Stay tuned, because the court of public opinion is just heating up.
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