India, April 1 -- Zack "Asmongold" Hoyt, one of Twitch's most popular and outspoken streamers, is facing backlash after admitting he used to steal "like crazy" from stores during his younger years. The confession came during a recent live stream, shortly after he made extreme comments about shoplifters.

During a discussion on retail theft and property crime, Asmongold strongly argued that shoplifting has become a major societal issue. He claimed people no longer respect private property and suggested drastic measures, including that shoplifters "should be shot" or "killed on sight," framing it as self-defense, according to SportsKeeda.

"See, I got a hot take. I think you should just be able to shoot 'em. I do. I think somebody does this...