Popular streamer Adin Ross has found himself at the center of an internet storm for his take on Karmelo Anthony’s release on bail. As The Shade Room previously reported, authorities accused Karmelo of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas, track meet on April 2. Now, Ross has shared his thoughts on the situation, sparking a heated online debate.
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Adin Ross Speaks On Karmelo Anthony’s Bail Release
Adin Ross lit up his livestream on Friday, April 18, with a passionate rant about Karmelo Anthony’s bail release. After the court lowered his bond from $1 million to $250,000 and placed him on house arrest, Adin shared his reaction.
“He killed someone & he’s out, how does that work?” Ross said. “I’m not disrespecting anyone, I’m just being real. If you’re getting bullied in school, tell your teachers or parents.”
Ross’ comments sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with several folks calling him out for speaking on Anthony’s case.
Social Media Weighs In
The Roomies were quick to react in the comment section of TSR Teens’ post. See some of their thoughts below.
@pr1ncesslaughalot commented, “We shouldn’t even waste our time trying to explain something like this to someone like him.”
@__imyourdestiny said, “If it was the other way around Adin wouldn’t have said nothing !!!!”
@dmkmari2 wrote, “Funny how everybody all of a sudden got a voice now.”
IG user @vibewit23_ shared, “This boy has shown y’all time and time again he’s not with US.”
Meanwhile, @ladyg0tti commented, “Ask your people sir y’all do it all the time and walk freely where was this energy during those times.”
@rbdoubles expressed, “I hope he this loud when it’s one of his peoples doing the harm😭”
@__kashhdoll.jayy reacted, commenting, “Nobody asked him for his unwanted low key racial opinion bc if it was vise versa (race) I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t have said this.”
@jinaeeeeeee asked, “wtf a teacher gne do ???? QUICKLY NOW????”
Elsewhere, @_.corinthiann._ wrote, “This is what we call White Privilege.”
Karmelo’s Mom Speaks Out At Press Conference
Karmelo’s mother, Kayla Hayes, broke her silence at a press conference on Thursday, April 17, in Dallas, Texas. She addressed the threats and harassment her family has faced since the incident. Kayla stated that her husband had to take a leave of absence from work to protect their family, according to ABC News.
“In the wake of this tragic incident, our family has been under attack. Whatever you think what happened between Karmelo and the Metcalf boy, my three younger children, my husband, and I didn’t do anything to deserve to be threatened, harassed, and lied about,” Hayes said.
