xQc defends Twitch streamers not supporting Valkyrae over RFLCT drama
Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel defended Twitch streamers for not supporting Rachell ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter amid backlash over her RFLCT skincare line, because he claims it was a solo endeavor and you can’t expect friends to be on your side.
Valkyrae hasbeen through the wringerever since she announced her controversial new RFLCT skincare line on October 19. Everyone fromDexerto’s Adam Fitchtoinfluencers,qualified dermatologists,and her ownbusiness partnershared their two cents worth on the matter. Rae’s initial response was that“all the hate was warranted.”Sheopened up about it in more detailon October 23 and revealed that some of her friends reached out to make sure she was okay, includingPokimaneandSykkuno.Many others didn’t, though, which she said was “interesting.” However, xQc rushed to their defense. Not only did he claim that he didn’t blame them for not reaching out, but he also insisted that he wouldn’t expect them to if he were in a similar situation, and he explained why.
“I don’t blame them for not doing it, either, because it’s my f**king job. I signed the papers. I signed the contract. I did it on my own. It’s my battle. I’m solo. I don’t assume that the whole squad is on my side and now we’re fighting together. It’s just not how it works.”
However, she also admitted that shehad to delete the VODwhere she opened up about the situation due to legal issues. The RFLCT skincare line is set to hit shelves onMonday, October 25.
