Kick streamer Mike Smalls stated he “almost died” while live streaming from a beach during Hurricane Helene, showcasing the storm’s ferocious flooding and intense winds.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Southeast United States on the night of September 26, bringing with it severe flooding and winds reaching up to 140 mph along the coast of Florida.
This Category 4 storm caused significant destruction, affecting residents through damage to homes and even resulting in multiple fatalities — yet one streamer dared to face the elements for his audience.
Kick creator Mike Smalls Jr took a huge risk for content, launching a “challenge” to see if he could “survive Hurricane Helene in a tent.”
🚨Kick streamer “MikeSmallsJr”is Currently Live Doing a SURVIVING HURRICANE HELENE IN A TENT CHALLENGE❗️😮🌊 pic.twitter.com/a4P5whN5xr
— Bestfriend (@BestfriendKick) September 26, 2024
This challenge was exactly as it sounds; the streamer broadcasted live from a tent on a beach amidst the storm, leaving his viewers both shocked and entertained.
Notable moments from his stream included Smalls grappling with setting up his tent while battling fierce winds, desperately trying to secure it in the sand.
Initially stating he “wasn’t giving up,” he eventually had to abandon his post as floodwaters encroached on his campsite.
“It was a nice run, GGs, chat,” he shouted over the roaring wind, joking that this could be his “last stream on Kick.”
HURRICANE IN A TENT CHALLENGE GONE WRONG 😱 I WAS ON THE EDGE OF THE OCEAN TOO SMH 😭 NEVER DOIN THIS AGAIN… ALMOST DIED FR💀 #HurricaneHelene pic.twitter.com/0GZgbue24H
— Mike Smalls 🔜 DREAMHACK ATL (@MikeSmallsJr1) September 27, 2024
Fortunately, the streamer emerged from his self-imposed challenge unharmed, leaving internet users feeling a mix of amusement, admiration, and disbelief.
“Got to be the craziest stream I ever damn watched,” a Twitter user commented. “This man said he was finna die for the content.”
“Some people really will do anything for attention. WOW,” remarked another user.
“Not your best idea, bud,” another follower commented.
Smalls isn’t the only streamer making waves following Hurricane Helene. Fortnite pro Tfue shocked fans by revealing that his house had flooded, posting a video showing water covering the first floor of his home.
This is so sad man and it’s crazy to think the water levels got even higher too pic.twitter.com/kZHiJ0EXD8
— Tfue (@Tfue) September 27, 2024
This isn’t the first time extreme weather has captured attention on social media. In 2022, TikTokers used Hurricane Ian to create music videos honoring Michael Jackson, featuring his inspirational song ‘Earth Song’ against the backdrop of the storm.
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