Still Banned on Twitch, Asmongold Reacts to News of Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi's Deaths in Rio Helicopter Crash
Eleven days into his Twitch suspension, Asmongold surfaced on June 15 to respond to reports of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro that, according to coverage aggregated by NDTV Sports, killed musician Oliver Tree and content creator Gaspi.
On June 15, 2026, Asmongold — currently serving a Twitch suspension that began on June 4 — publicly reacted to reports that musician Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi had died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Coverage aggregated by NDTV Sports cited Asmongold's response as: "But how?" The platform on which he made the remark was not specified in available reporting as of publication time.
The Reported Deaths
According to NDTV Sports coverage published on June 15, Oliver Tree — a musician and internet personality — and a content creator identified as Gaspi were killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. MAFKR has not independently verified the circumstances of the crash; this account is drawn solely from the aggregated news report. No additional details regarding the timeline, cause, or other parties involved in the crash were available in the signal reviewed for this article.
The Response
Asmongold's two-word reaction — "But how?" — was surfaced and attributed to him in the NDTV Sports piece. No further context, platform source, or timestamp was provided in available reporting. For the record, Asmongold has been unable to stream on Twitch since June 4 and has not announced a return date or alternative streaming platform as of June 15.
What's Documented
Asmongold has remained publicly active in some capacity despite his Twitch ban, as evidenced by this reaction and the continued circulation of his pre-ban clips noted as recently as June 7. His June 15 remark represents the first documented public statement attributed to him following the ban that is unrelated to the controversies that preceded it.
Chronology
The following events establish the record as it stands on June 15, 2026:
- June 4, 2026: Asmongold banned on Twitch.
- June 7, 2026: Pre-ban clips circulate across social platforms following the suspension.
- June 15, 2026: Reports emerge, per NDTV Sports, of Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi dying in a Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash; Asmongold's reaction — "But how?" — is attributed to him in coverage.
What Happens Next
Open questions as of June 15, 2026: whether Asmongold will issue a fuller statement regarding Oliver Tree and Gaspi; the platform and full context of his June 15 remark; the status of his Twitch ban appeal or reinstatement timeline; and whether NDTV Sports' underlying sourcing on the crash itself will be corroborated by additional outlets.
