Kamal Ghorui
Hasan Piker, widely known as HasanAbi, is facing strong online criticism after photos and clips from his recent Cuba visit went viral. Many social media users questioned his clothing choices and called them expensive and out of touch with the country’s economic reality. The debate quickly accelerated through all three X channels when multiple posts showed his clothing expenses which they compared to Cuban salary standards. Hasan live-streamed his response to the problem on March 22, 2026 through his Twitch channel. He made it clear that he believes people are misunderstanding the situation. Instead of ignoring the backlash, he chose to respond openly, explaining how he gets many of his clothes and why he thinks the criticism does not make sense.
Hasan Piker responds to Cuba outfit criticism and explains his side during livestream
Speaking on his livestream, Hasan Piker said he finds it strange that people are focusing so much on what he wore. He said, “I truly believe that people have the capacity to see through this.” He added that many viewers assume he personally buys everything, which is not always true.He explained, “It is very funny that there is this assessment of how much everything I was wearing. They do not realize that, one, people send me free things all the time. Two, people gift me things as well.” Hasan said that even if he buys something himself, it should not become a major issue.He also questioned the logic behind linking his outfit to larger problems in Cuba. “Even if I go out and purchase it on my own, who cares what I am wearing?” he said. He further added, “You think that the price of this shirt is the reason why Cubans are suffering?”The controversy grew after several X users shared posts about his accessories. One post claimed his Cartier glasses were worth $1,383 and compared it to Cuba’s average yearly income. Another post from @RightAngleNews said he was wearing items worth thousands of dollars while talking about political issues.Some users criticized him strongly. One wrote that he seemed disconnected, while another said he supports ideas that do not match his lifestyle. Others called his fashion choices inappropriate given the situation in Cuba.Hasan also clarified that he was not trying to defend himself without reason. He said, “I am not trying to justify it. I did not even bring that topic up.” However, he added that there was “a lot of misinformation,” which is why he felt the need to respond. The discussion continues online, with divided opinions. Some support his explanation, while others still question his choices during the trip.
