Actor Michael Rainey Jr. Says He’s ‘In Shock’ After Allegedly Being Groped On Livestream
Michael Rainey Jr. Expresses Shock Over Livestream Incident
Actor Michael Rainey Jr. is grappling with shock and attempting to process an unsettling incident that unfolded during social media personality Tylil James’ livestream. The event, which saw James’ sister allegedly groping Rainey on camera, has prompted widespread outrage and a strong response from both Rainey and James.
Viral Clip Sparks Outrage
A clip from the Sunday night livestream hosted by Twitch streamer Tylil James, who boasts approximately 130,000 followers, went viral on social media on Monday. The video appears to show James’ sister groping Michael Rainey Jr., making Rainey visibly uncomfortable while at least seven other people, including children, were present. This particular clip has garnered over 31 million views on X (formerly Twitter) and has been liked more than 124,000 times.
Apology from Tylil James
Later in the livestream, James addressed the incident directly, expressing his frustration and stating that his sister had never encountered someone of Rainey’s celebrity status before. He emphasized that he would not speak ill of his sister but acknowledged the situation made him “mad.” On Monday afternoon, James issued a public apology to Rainey and his family on X, condemning his sister’s actions as “completely wrong and out of line,” and confirmed that she would no longer appear on his livestreams.
Michael Rainey Jr. Condemns Sexual Assault
Rainey took to Instagram, where he has over 3.3 million followers, to condemn the incident. He expressed his shock and reiterated that sexual assault is unacceptable, regardless of gender or status.
Crucial Quote
“At this point, everyone has seen the video circulating online. I am still in shock and don’t know how to fully process what happened last night. This is an unfortunate situation that I do not condone in any way. I can’t take it lightly because I know I would be in serious trouble if the roles were reversed,” Rainey shared on his Instagram story. “We’re all human, and we should respect each other. Most importantly, we should always respect ourselves.”
Background Information
Michael Rainey Jr., 23, is renowned for his roles in the Starz series “Power” and “Power Book II: Ghost.” Tylil James, on the other hand, is known for his significant social media presence, with over 230,000 Instagram followers, and for hosting “The Tylil Show” on Twitch. James is also recognized for his friendship with Kai Cenat, one of the most-followed creators on Twitch.
Surprising Fact
In a surprising twist, rapper 50 Cent, an executive producer of “Power,” appeared to make light of the alleged groping incident in a now-deleted Instagram post, as reported by Complex. The rapper’s caption, which downplayed the situation, faced backlash from several commenters who emphasized the seriousness of sexual assault against men.