Ray, who works closely with Kai Cenat, is getting a lot of hate online after comments he made during a livestream on February 20th spread quickly on social media. What started out as a casual shoutout for Black History Month quickly turned into a fight, leaving viewers confused, angry, and debating what was meant versus what happened. The clip, which was shared a lot on X, showed Ray talking off the cuff while chatting with his fans, which a lot of fans thought was a very bad thing to do.
There was an immediate fallout. People who watched the show cut it up, critics picked apart his words, and long-time fans wondered if the comments were just careless jokes or something worse. In a time when live streaming thrives on spontaneity, this episode shows how quickly unscripted moments can spark a worldwide debate.
Ray faces fierce backlash over shocking Black History Month remarks
During the broadcast, Ray told viewers: "Why you never say Happy Black History Month? I am calling all the stream out. Oh, my bad, Chris. Um, BLM, bro. Black, la, black lives matter, bro. Uh, for all the blacks in my chat, Happy Black History Month, bro."
Moments later, he added: "Uh, I don't know, I don't know it's good for the PR, but I, look, I want to experience the slavery, bro. I don't know it's good for the PR or not, though. So, um, but I, I just want to do it for that experience, though. I don't know if you want to explain, like, like, slavery. You feel me? I, um ... Hmm?"
Reaction online was swift and emotional. One commenter wrote, “It’s important to approach history with respect and understanding, not as a personal experiment.” Another added, “Whoa, that’s a concerning statement 😟 Saying he wants to experience slavery is alarming and inappropriate.”
A third viewer simply asked, “what is this guy saying 😭,” capturing the disbelief spreading across timelines.The conversation widened when another user remarked, “Just imagine if Ray, had done a black face meme like Carter 😭,” referencing past controversies to underline how sensitive the topic remains.
While speculation also circulated about tension between Ray and Kai Cenat, there is no confirmed fallout. Cenat still follows Ray on Instagram, and no official statement suggests a split within the Clover Boyz.
For many fans, the moment underscores a broader lesson about live content culture. Streaming rewards spontaneity, but audiences expect awareness and respect when discussing painful historical realities. Whether Ray addresses the backlash directly or allows the controversy to fade, the incident has already sparked a larger conversation about responsibility in digital spaces.
