(LEFT: Prince Williams/WireImage RIGHT: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)
India Love has been in the spotlight for many years, first gaining attention in her teenage years before growing into an entrepreneur. Now, at 30, she has taken moments to reflect and share things she wishes she had done differently. While discussing Rakai, the rising streamer, India offered him advice after watching his recent boarding school stream. Her advice not only sparked debate across the internet, but a tense back and forth with him.
India Love hopped on Twitch to discuss Rakais boarding school stream after clips from the broadcast circulated online. She said she was disappointed by how he and his friends spoke to girls and teachers.
She stated, “When youre someone of influence, you gotta understand your role in life and take that influence serious. People probably watch Rakai and think its okay to talk to their peers, girls like that, and teachers like that.”
India acknowledged Rakai is still young and that his personality plays a role in his content. However, she said his platform requires greater responsibility, especially when setting an example for the younger generation.
Rakai got wind of India Loves advice while on stream with Deshae Frost. While reacting to the clip, he referred to India as a “BBL demon. Then, Deshae quickly covered his mouth to stop himself from saying anything more disrespectful.
Rakai later called India so he could better understand her point of view. During the call, he explained that the boarding school stream was just content. The steamer added that he did not believe he or his friends were being disrespectful.
India pointed to one specific clip where Rakai and his friend questioned whether a young woman was a man. She reminded him that regardless of whether it was content, he has major influence. India said there is a balance between making content and carrying yourself properly as an influencer.
Once the phone call ended, Rakai had a few more thoughts to get off his chest. He reacted to a clip of India Love speaking at the 2025 Streamer Awards. In the clip, India said she felt Rakai or DDG should have won Breakout Streamer.
Rakai questioned her comments and responded, “Is this the influencer right there?” He added, “Did I go on the internet and say, OMG India Love, you have a lot of influence? Why would did u do that? No, I minded my business.”
After seeing his response, India said he is entitled to how he feels following the criticism. However, she stood on what she said and emphasized that people should be treated with respect. She added that authority figures should be respected, content or not.
SEE ALL THE RELATED VIDEOS IN POST BELOW.
Folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens reacting to clips from the exchange between India Love and Rakai. Many agreed with India, saying streamers heavily influence how people interact today. Others argued Rakai is still young and still learning publicly. Some also brought up Indias own controversial moments while debating whether she was the right person to give advice.
Instagram user wrote @_jayjaysbizarreadventure_ wrote. I’m glad somebody saying something he gon get his ssa handed to him one day and “it’s just content” is not gonna fly.
Instagram user @sevunnseen added. He still missing the principles but he not no kid no mo…she jst looking out for him
While Instagram user @_livelifebegreat wrote, She could’ve sent him a little private message. These internet people turn everything into content
Instagram user @_juelz wrote, rakai dgaf bout nun
Instagram user @prettygirlaesthetic_ added, Do we need to pull up yo clips India???
While Instagram user @ynwmiless wrote Right message WRONG messenger
Instagram user wrote @bby_nay_ wrote. Mind you she was the same one acting out on DDG show talking to them crazy for content
Instagram user @yendeare added. yall keep saying wrong messenger but.. who else gone speak abt it? nobody exactly. stsu
While Instagram user @dear_mica_ wrote, Just because someone did things in their pass doesn’t mean she can’t change and can’t influence others to change either
The young lady, Swesheroll, took to her stream to address the negative comments she received following Rakais recent boarding school stream. Swesheroll also teared up on stream while reacting to the backlash. She agreed with India Love and felt the comments questioning her appearance and calling her a man couldve been handled better.
She stated, “It has been prolonged for days now. No one has said that its not a man. Thats not to straight up blame Rakai, but to be very clear, something couldve been done by now.”
