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Controversial Influencer Sneako Gets Sucker-Punched in Manhattan | WATCH

Kick streamer Sneako assaulted in NYC: After being punched and maced on camera, the polarizing creator returns to streaming, claiming he is "fine."

Sneako, seconds before the attack
Sneako, seconds before the attack

Kick streamer Sneako was violently assaulted in downtown Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, just seconds after making a controversial comment during his live broadcast.

The 27-year-old, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, was slammed to the ground by an unidentified assailant, punched repeatedly in the face, and sprayed him with mace before fleeing the scene.

In follow-up streams, Sneako displayed a chipped dental filling from the attack and claimed the incident was a “setup.” He quickly recovered, later posting that he is “fine” and immediately resumed streaming.

Sneako is well-known for his polarizing views on gender roles and modern culture.

He is also a known and hated antisemite.

While some called for the attacker's arrest, many pointed out that his vicious commentary was what let to this assault.

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