Fousey, the popular IRL livestreamer Yousef Erakat, is safe after missing for several hours today. His sudden disappearance caused widespread concern, particularly due to his well-documented mental health challenges.
Earlier today, Fousey’s management took to his X (formerly Twitter) account with an urgent message, revealing they had lost contact with the streamer since last night. They also shared that Fousey had missed his scheduled flight to Atlanta, raising fears for his safety.
“SOS: If anyone has seen or heard from Yousef, please contact me @DeemG7 on Discord or message here,” the post read. “Haven’t heard from him since last night and he missed his flight in the morning to Atlanta. The team and his family are worried.”
The news quickly gained attention, with fans and fellow content creators expressing deep concern, especially considering Fousey’s history of mental health struggles, which include previous stays in rehab and mental institutions.
However, the situation took a dramatic turn when Fousey personally reached out to his manager, Nadeem. In his message, he expressed frustration with his management’s decision to make his disappearance public, and he asked for space. The full message read:
“Nadeem. Respectfully, please give me some space and let me be alone. You shouldn’t have gone PUBLIC. Now the entire world thinks I’m crazy again. Maybe I WANT to be left alone? Maybe I’m SICK of EVERYONE micromanaging every second of my life. I love and respect you all, but yesterday’s call was uncalled for. Back to rehab? Really? Because I was content in Toronto. Y’all got me fucked up. Please call my mom and fix this. You’ll know where I am when I want you to. I’m safe.”
This text, sent directly to his manager, revealed that Fousey was upset by the public nature of the search, but he reassured them that he was safe and simply needed time to himself.
While this update helped calm some fears, it also underscored the pressure Fousey has often described facing as a public figure, particularly regarding his mental health. In the past, Fousey has been open about his struggles with depression and anxiety, and this incident highlights the delicate balance he has to maintain between his personal life and his public persona.
The situation also sparked an important conversation around the mental health of online content creators, who are often thrust into the spotlight while dealing with personal challenges behind the scenes.
For now, Fousey’s fans are relieved to know he is safe, but many are hoping he can find the space and peace he needs to heal.