HSTikkyTokky releases new video claiming he's quitting streaming for good due to online hate

Streamer and influencer HSTikkyTokky has seemingly announced his retirement from social media, through a candid video posted today (1 April).

Real name Harrison Sullivan, the social media personality has firmly been in the public eye ever since he featured as one of the subjects of Inside the Manosphere on Netflix.

The Louis Theroux documentary placed a magnifying glass over the online space known as the 'manosphere', where many young male users can be influenced by sexist, misogynistic views from content creators.

The content creator is known for promoting a lavish lifestyle, toxic messaging, and derogatory views about women and the queer community.

But now, HSTikkyTokky has taken to X to claim that he is 'quitting social media', telling followers to think about their hate comments and how they 'can affect people'.

Sullivan, who basked in the moment of getting Piers Morgan to walk off his own show mid-interview, said in a new video that he wants to speak about his mental health.

He explained in the video: "Since the Louis Theroux documentary, I've not been the best - that's why I haven't done any IRL streaming, I've totally gone offline.

"I've acted brave and I've acted like I can face the demons head on, and the hate."

The influencer said that he has 'cracked', and is not seeing a therapist, as he aims to avoid the 'toxic online world that hates on me and brings me down.

He pointed out that he's just 24-years-old, and that the comments make him feel small, to the point where he doesn't feel like being online.

Ironically, he went on: "So when you're saying horrible things online, how about you think to yourself, about how that can affect other people and how that can bring them down, because your comments are now affecting mine and my family's mental health."

In a community post, he wrote: "I realised why I haven’t been streaming. It’s deep mental health issues that go further than I once knew….

"I’ve made the decision to formally retire from streaming and focus on my private life.

"It was a good run. Thanks for watching and being understanding."

While it isn't confirmed, I would urge you to check your calendars before reacting or celebrating.

It is indeed April Fools' Day, and just about everyone with a social media following seems to be trying their luck with their idea of a prank.

Fans aren't buying the video, with one writing: "You said this yesterday before April fools...so you didn't even last 24 hours and here you are back attention seeking."

Another commented: "He's obviously chatting s**t he don't give a f**k, he's struggling to keep a straight face."

Other users told him to practice what he preaches, given his history.

The video hasn't been confirmed to be a stunt yet, but as someone who prides themselves on ragebaiting to the point where he once cause OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue to leave mid-stream.

He also appeared on Piers Morgan's show, where he was called a ‘f**king idiot’, a 'half-wit', and a ‘sexist, misogynist, homophobic twerp’ on the show, before the host stormed off.