NEW DELHI: Popular YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, is facing intense backlash after a controversial remark on comedian Samay Rainaโs show Indiaโs Got Latent.
The uproar has led to a drop of over 1 lakh subscribers on his YouTube channel, with hundreds of users also unfollowing him on Instagram and X.
Two media reports claimed that Allahbadia has lost over 2 million subscribers on YT in just a week, but The New Indian could not independently verify this.
The controversy erupted after a viral clip from the show featured Allahbadia asking a contestant:
โWould you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life โ or would you join in once and stop it forever?โ
The remark has been widely condemned as vulgar and inappropriate, leading to mass unfollowing and calls for a boycott of his content.
Mass Unfollowing and Outrage
Since the clip went viral, Allahbadia has been rapidly losing followers. His Instagram handle BeerBiceps now stands at 4.5 million followers, while his personal account has 3.4 million. On X, he has 598K followers. Many of his former fans have taken to social media to criticize him and call out his allegedly โfakeโ persona.
A user, ankitsi42, commented: โA case will be filed on both of you.โ Another, mapagolion, tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and wrote: โThis was the guy to whom an award was given; he has cheated you. The award should be taken back.โ
Hashtags like #boycott_ranveerallahabadia and #unfollow_ranveer_allahabadia have started trending on social media, with users urging others to unfollow him.
Some of the critical comments include:
- realist_raj_: โI will support the #boycott movement. #unfollow_ranveer_allahabadia.
โ - pate.l4752: โShame on you. Ask everyone to unfollow him.โ
- obsessed.with.you_0: โUnfollow button.โ
- Yadu_sankar98: โHe just fakes his personality in podcasts as a spiritual person for views. Unfollow such vulgar people.โ
- aakash_shah: โSorry, but now I will unfollow you. You and your mindset donโt deserve great podcasts like ISRO Chief or our foreign minister. Hope no one gives you a podcast from now onwards.โ
Calls for Boycott and Brand Reconsideration
Many social media users are calling for celebrities to stop appearing on Allahbadiaโs podcast, while others are urging brands to reconsider their collaborations with him.
The show, which also featured YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, comedian Jaspreet Singh, and Instagram influencer Apoorva Mukhija (The Rebel Kid), has sparked a heated debate on whether influencers should be held accountable for their words and actions.
A Career in Jeopardy?
Allahbadia, who started his YouTube career at 22, has built an empire with seven YouTube channels and over 12 million subscribers. His estimated monthly earnings from YouTube and brand deals are around โน35 lakh, according to Koi Moi.
However, this controversy has significantly dented his reputation. If the backlash continues, his influence in the digital space may take a major hit, impacting not only his viewership but also his brand partnerships.
