From Dexerto · Zackerie Fairfax · · 50s
DDG Apologizes After Stage Crasher Hijacks Streamer Awards Speech
A man interrupted AriAtHome’s Streamer Awards speech to claim DDG won Best Music Streamer, sparking apology and comparisons to Kanye’s 2009 stunt.
In brief
A man interrupted AriAtHome’s Streamer Awards speech to claim DDG won Best Music Streamer, sparking apology and comparisons to Kanye’s 2009 stunt. DDG apologized after a man claimed he deserved Best Music Streamer at the 2026 Streamer Awards, echoing Kanye’s 2009 interruption. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Stage Crasher Interrupts Speech
A man interrupted AriAtHome’s Best Music Streamer acceptance speech to claim DDG should have won the award.
“I’m sorry imma let you finish but DDG had the best music of all time, DDG the best music artist of all time.”
Kanye West Comparison
The interruption echoed Kanye West’s 2009 MTV Video Music Awards moment when he interrupted Taylor Swift’s speech.
“i won’t ever apologize for being REAL . . .”
DDG’s Apology
DDG apologized on X, stating he did not co-sign the stunt but praised AriAtHome’s talent and award.
“i do not co-sign or approve of what happened during ur award bro. ur very talented and clearly deserved it. My apologies.”
AriAtHome’s Response
AriAtHome thanked DDG with 'nothing but love bro,' indicating no personal feud between the two.
“nothing but love bro”
The short version
DDG apologized after a man claimed he deserved Best Music Streamer at the 2026 Streamer Awards, echoing Kanye’s 2009 interruption.
