Yousef Saleh Erakat, also known as FouseyTube or Fousey, is an American YouTuber, streamer, and actor who produces parodies, vlogs, comedy sketches and interviews.
He was born on January 22, 1990, in Fremont, California, and attended San Jose State University.
Fousey has three YouTube channels: FouseyTube, Fousey, and DoseOfFousey.
His main channel, FouseyTube, has over 10.4 million subscribers and 1.95 billion total views.
He is associated with the Collective Digital Studio network and has collaborated with other YouTubers, including Slim Albaher.
Fousey has gained attention for his controversial behavior and public breakdowns.
In May 2021, a documentary titled The Rise, Fall, and Re-Birth of Fousey: The Untold Truth was released, which explores his life and career.
Fousey has also made comments about Keemstar and parted ways with Happy Punch Promotions, which they co-founded in August 2021.
In a recent interview on the H3 Podcast, Fousey talked about his struggles with addiction, manic episodes, and overcoming his dark past.
In 2019, Fousey participated in a charity boxing match against Slim Albaher, which was streamed live on YouTube.
Fousey arrest
Fousey was arrested by Miami police on August 23, 2023, following a bizarre incident that was live-streamed on his YouTube channel.
He had been live-streaming on his YouTube channel, which has over 10 million subscribers, when he began making strange claims about his life being in danger and that he was being held hostage.
Fousey then called the police on himself, claiming that he was in danger and needed help.
When the police arrived at his hotel room, they found no evidence of a hostage situation or any danger to Fousey’s life.
He was then arrested by the police for making a false report and wasting their time.
The incident caused concern among Fousey’s fans and followers, who were worried about his mental health and well-being.
Fousey has a history of controversial behavior, including a 2018 incident where he organized a music festival that was widely criticized for poor planning and safety concerns.
It is unclear what the consequences of Fousey’s arrest will be for his career, including his multi-million dollar deal with the social media platform, Kick.
During the livestream, Fousey’s behavior was described as bizarre and alarming.
He made claims about his life being in danger and that he was being held hostage, which caused concern among his fans and followers.
He then called the police on himself, falsely claiming that he was in danger and needed help.
After the police arrived, Fousey reportedly berated them and was subsequently arrested for making a false report and wasting their time.
It is unclear what his behavior was like after he was arrested.
Popular streamer Fousey arrested by Miami Police on live-stream after he faked a hostage situation in his hotel room:
“Help there’s a gun to my head, help!” pic.twitter.com/uszA4K9Ewp
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) August 23, 2023
Swatting in the US
Swatting is a dangerous and illegal practice where someone makes a false report to the police, often claiming that there is a hostage situation or an armed potential mass shooter, in order to get a SWAT team to descend on a targeted person’s location.
Unfortunately, this practice has become increasingly common among Twitch streamers in the US, with many high-profile cases in recent years.
In 2017, a Wichita police officer shot and killed a man after a fake tip led to a swatting incident.
In 2022, Twitch streamer Keffals was swatted four times in one week, causing her and other streamers to speak out about the trauma and danger of these incidents.
In the same year, a Twitch streamer’s grandparents were swatted, causing a large police response and putting the elderly couple in danger.
Many streamers have been swatted while streaming live, including Dellor and Summit.
Swatting is a serious crime that can put innocent people in danger and waste valuable police resources.
The FBI estimates that there are 400 cases of swatting annually.
While laws around swatting are inconsistent and difficult to enforce, some police departments have started making note of specific residences after bogus claims, so as to be wary of future suspicious calls linked to a particular address.
Twitch has also been working to mitigate swatting in other ways, such as through an off-service policy that allows them to take action against users who have been found to engage in swatting.