Valkyrae breaks down in tears after backlash over brother’s death reaction

Valkyrae responds to backlash over brother’s death reaction

Popular streamer Valkyrae has found herself at the center of online backlash after opening up about her brother’s alcohol-related death.

During a livestream, Valkyrae revealed that she and her brother had been estranged and admitted she initially felt numb upon hearing the news, a reaction that quickly sparked debate across social media.

Clips from the stream went viral, with some critics accusing her of appearing detached and labeling her grief as “performative.”

Valkyrae cries as she responds to the backlash she received over how she reacted to her brother’s death.

“If he would have just like called or apologize, just even an apology for something minor… It’s hard when you care and the other person doesn’t.”
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— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) February 26, 2026

In response to the backlash, Valkyrae became emotional while addressing the criticism on the Wine About It podcast, breaking down in tears as she spoke about their complicated relationship and the weight of unresolved feelings.

While some online users continued to question her reaction, many fans defended her, emphasizing that grief is deeply personal, especially when family dynamics are strained.