Kick streamer Mike Smalls risks life streaming from a tent on beach during Hurricane Helene

Kick streamer Mike Smalls Jr shocked viewers when he decided to broadcast live from a beach during Hurricane Helene, risking his life for content. The Category 4 hurricane, which hit Florida on the night of September 26, 2024, brought 140 mph winds and severe flooding, damaging homes and causing multiple fatalities. Despite these dangerous conditions, Smalls attempted a "Surviving Hurricane Helene in a Tent Challenge."

In his stream, Smalls struggled to set up a tent amid the strong winds, eventually hanging onto it as water began flooding the area. "It was a nice run, GGs, chat," Smalls shouted as he conceded to the storm, joking that this could be his "last stream on Kick." Smalls later tweeted, “ALMOST DIED FR,” expressing that he would not repeat the challenge.

Viewers reacted with a mix of astonishment and concern, with one Twitter user saying, "Got to be the craziest stream I ever watched," while another added, "Some people really will do anything for attention." Luckily, Smalls emerged from the challenge unharmed, but his risky stunt left many questioning the lengths streamers go for content.

Hurricane Helene caused significant destruction, and Smalls wasn’t the only viral story. Fortnite pro Tfue revealed that his home had flooded, sharing footage of water covering the first floor.  The incident was reported by Dexerto and Daily Mail.