Michael Rainey Jr. speaks in livestream about an incident of sexual assault

Actor Michael Rainey Jr., known for his role in “Power Book II: Ghost,” recently experienced a disturbing situation during a live broadcast.

Unpleasant encounter in the Twitch stream

Rainey Jr. was participating in a livestream hosted by TyTy James when he was treated inappropriately by James’ sister. She entered the frame and began inappropriately touching the actor, including grabbing his groin area. Rainey Jr. immediately pulled her hand away and expressed his discomfort before leaving the stream.

Reaction to the incident

Rainey Jr. subsequently shared his reaction on Instagram Stories. He said he was “still in shock” and emphasized the seriousness of the situation. He noted that role reversal would have serious consequences. He stressed that sexual assault is unacceptable regardless of gender or celebrity status and called for mutual respect between people.

Backlash and apology

The stream’s host, James, initially defended his sister’s behavior, suggesting that her behavior was due to the fact that she had never interacted with celebrities before. However, this defense was met with criticism from the public, who argued that celebrity status does not excuse such behavior. Following the backlash, James apologized to Rainey Jr. and his family and condemned his sister’s behavior as “inappropriate and unacceptable.” He vowed to take action to prevent similar incidents in future streams and banned his sister from participating.

This incident sparked conversations about boundaries and the importance of consent, regardless of status or setting. Rainey Jr.’s response was praised for her candor and for bringing attention to the problem of sexual assault against men.