DDG says he was caught in the middle of a dangerous swatting incident over the weekend, after a false emergency call brought police to his location and briefly placed him in custody. The tense moment played out live across socials, adding another layer of turbulence to the 26-year-old artist’s recent run of public disputes and personal challenges.
The situation unfolded during a desert paintball tournament, where footage from Live Bitez on the Gram showed officers restraining DDG on the ground. The clip quickly spread online, followed by another video showing his release as the crowd broke into cheers. Officials have yet to confirm if he was formally arrested or just detained, but early reports point to a swatting hoax as the reason police were called.
The reaction on socials came fast and divided. Many expressed concern for DDG’s safety, while critics accused him of orchestrating the scene for attention. “He does everything he sees other streamers do,” one Gram user commented. Another wrote, “I guarantee they called on themselves… They will do anything for some clicks.”
In a post shared by @onlydubsX on X, DDG addressed those making light of the situation. “I don’t understand why some people find this funny. It’s not a joke. When you face serious charges and your loved ones are left in tears, I won’t be able to laugh at the repercussions of your actions,” he said. His words echo a growing concern among streamers and online personalities who warn that swatting has evolved from an attention-seeking prank into a dangerous and sometimes deadly form of harassment.