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N3on sparks controversy in Australia with heated store argument

Streamer Rangesh, known online as N3on, recently visited Australia with hip‑hop artist and social‑media influencer Iggy Azalea, an Australian native. […]

N3on has a controversial moment in Australia (Image via Getty)

Streamer Rangesh, known online as N3on, recently visited Australia with hip‑hop artist and social‑media influencer Iggy Azalea, an Australian native. The trip, which took place during the holiday season, was part of their collaborative streaming projects and business ventures that began in 2025.

During the visit, a clip of N3on’s heated interaction with an Australian family in a store went viral. Shared by @FearedBuck, the video shows a woman unintentionally bumping into N3on, after which he calls her a derogatory term and remarks that some Australians are “rude.” When the woman confronts him, N3on insists he did nothing wrong and claims she started the altercation by bumping into him. The situation escalates when the woman’s father objects to the slur directed at his daughter. N3on’s bodyguards intervene, pulling the father away and de‑escalating the incident.

While in Australia, N3on also spoke with a street interviewer about his inspirations, citing fellow streamer Kai Cenat as a motivator. Cenat has previously criticized N3on for his behavior, including comments about Cenat’s mother, for which N3on later apologized.

The incident has attracted significant online attention, highlighting the potential consequences of public figures’ behavior in public spaces. As social‑media influencers and streamers continue to grow in popularity, their actions and interactions with the public are increasingly scrutinized. The controversy surrounding N3on’s Australian visit serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining respectful behavior, even in difficult or unexpected situations.

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