Popular YouTuber and influencer Squeeze Benz found himself in hot water after a hit-and-run incident in New York on May 1. The internet star, known for posting risky driving maneuvers, was behind the wheel during the incident alongside Kick streamer N3on.
Benz, who has over 300,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, has been dubbed the city’s ‘prolific street racer’ by New York officials. Following his arrest, Deputy Commissioner of Operations, Kaz Daughtry, issued a stern warning to other influencers and motorheads, stating, “One of the most prolific street racers in NYC can no longer treat the Big Apple like the Indy 500.”
This is not the first collaboration between Squeeze Benz and N3on, a popular streamer and YouTuber with over 830,000 subscribers. N3on, whose real name is Rangesh Mutama, gained popularity for Fortnite videos before venturing into vlogs and streams on Kick. However, N3on faced a ban from Kick after allegedly threatening a minor on stream. The ban was later lifted, and N3on posted an apology video on his YouTube channel.
The story of the arrest of Squeeze Benz and the ban of N3on serves as a warning to influencers and streamers engaging in risky or dangerous behavior. New York officials are cracking down on street racers and those who put themselves and others in danger on the roads. It’s a reminder that actions have consequences, and safety should always be a top priority, both on and off camera.
