Ethan Klein is suing Denims, Frogan and Kaceytron over copyright infringement involcing Hasan Piker video

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Ethan Klein just announced he’s suing these three big streamers. Is he in the right?

Recently, Ethan Klein – a well-known podcaster and YouTuber – has filed a lawsuit against three prominent streamers, Denims, Frogan, and Kaceytron. The reason for this legal action is that these content creators allegedly breached the Fair Use copyright law. They reportedly shared a video of Klein’s “content nuke” on Hasan Piker, which was originally intended for Klein’s own platform, without proper authorization, according to Klein’s claims.

Ethan Klein claims Denims, Frogan and Kaceytron violated the Fair Use copyright law with his Hasan Piker video

Last month, I came across a lengthy video posted by Ethan Klein, the guy behind the popular h3h3Productions podcast and YouTube channel, aiming to call out Hasan Piker, the well-known political Twitch streamer, over several accusations he made against him.

Instead, the video ended up having an unexpected impact, since numerous content creators supported Piker after several of his concerns were proven false by various sources.

Additionally, Klein asserts that the video served as a lure intended for other content creators he expected to view it.

In a recent video, Klein contends that streamers Denims, Frogan, and Kaceytron, who viewed his content being taken down on Piker’s streams, offered minimal or no constructive feedback or comments. According to him, they simply watched the video with their chat, which not only infringes upon Fair Use copyright law but also deprives him of ad revenue.

According to the Fair Use doctrine, it’s acceptable to utilize small parts of a work, like quotes, for tasks such as commentary, critique, news coverage, or academic reports. However, Klein contends that his work wasn’t used in any of these ways.

There’s debate about whether it would stand up in court. Time will tell as events unfold.

Hasan Piker makes comment on Twitter regarding lawsuit

Hasan Piker, a well-known live streamer, voiced his opinions about the ongoing lawsuit involving Denims, Frogan, and Kaceytron on Twitter, following Ethan Klein’s controversial move targeting him.

As a passionate gamer, I’d put it this way: “Instead of stepping back and seeking help, some former YouTubers are going to extreme lengths to avoid taking a break – it’s what I’ve noticed lately.” This observation follows closely after Klein announced he’s filing a lawsuit against three streamers.

This raises the point of discussion: Is it morally correct for streamers to play other people’s content on their channels without enhancing the entertainment value? Is h3h3Productions justified in filing a lawsuit over this matter?

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2025-06-20 23:10