Why did Larry Wheels slap DeenTheGreat during Kick livestream? Viral moment explained

The internet started talking after a tense moment involving fitness star Larry Wheels and streamer Nurideen “DeenTheGreat” Shabazz, which went viral on February 16, 2026. The incident happened during a Kick livestream titled “Double Date w/ Rampage Jackson.” A clip later shared by X user @FearedBuck showed the moment when the situation turned uncomfortable and ended with Larry Wheels slapping DeenTheGreat.

According to the video, the group was leaving a restaurant when the argument began. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned into a serious misunderstanding. Fans reacted strongly to the quick online video showing a growing conflict between the two characters. Viewers observed this. With many debating what specifically caused the confrontation and how quickly the scenario escalated, the moment has now become a hot topic on social media.

Larry Wheels and Nurideen DeenTheGreat Shabazz clash during livestream as tensions rise

The video shows Larry Wheels standing with his wife, former UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and DeenTheGreat near the restaurant entrance.

During the conversation, DeenTheGreat asked if he could hug Larry Wheels’ wife. Rampage Jackson immediately tried to calm things down and told him not to cross boundaries.

He later said, “No, no, real talk. Don’t disrespect the king like that. She’s married.”Despite attempts to calm the situation, the discussion became more tense.

The clip shows repeated requests and growing discomfort among the group. As emotions rose, the conversation moved from jokes to serious disagreement, leading to the physical moment that viewers later saw online.



The video quickly went viral after being posted on X, with many users debating who was right and whether the situation could have been avoided. In powerlifting and fitness material, Larry Wheels, genuine name Larry Williams, is rather well known.

He became famous through his record-setting weightlifting achievements which he accomplished before starting his online streaming career and entering the fitness business.

He gained massive popularity through YouTube training videos and now works as an announcer on Kick under the name "larrywheels."

He became an IFBB Pro bodybuilder in 2025 while building a base of millions of followers. The viral video shows how people create news stories during livestream events by their extreme emotional responses.