Attention-seeking ‘manosphere’ influencer Sneako thrown to ground by stranger during livestream in NYC

Nypost · Apr 14, 2026 · 383 words · By Caitlin McCormack

Political Extremism Manosphere and Misogyny Public Violence/Confrontation

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Attention-seeking ‘manosphere’ influencer Sneako thrown to ground by stranger during livestream in NYC Sneak(o) attack!

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What happened

Attention-seeking ‘manosphere’ influencer Sneako thrown to ground by stranger during livestream in NYC Sneak(o) attack!

Why it matters

Controversial, Hitler-praising “manosphere” influencer Sneako was taken out by a stranger while he was livestreaming in Manhattan on Tuesday — seconds after stating that masturbation should be punishable by public execution.

Common ground

The far-right provocateur, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, was marching through downtown Manhattan Tuesday afternoon when a stranger suddenly swung his arms around his neck and dragged him to the ground in a chokehold, as captured on his own…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Smears: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Controversial, Hitler-praising “manosphere” influencer Sneako was taken out by a stranger while he was livestreaming in Manhattan on Tuesday”

CORROBORATED

Three independent web search results (Hindustan Times, IBTimes UK, and another news source) confirm that Sneako was attacked by a stranger while livestreaming in Manhattan on a Tuesday.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sneak(o) attack! Controversial, Hitler-praising “manosphere” influencer Sneako was taken out by a stranger while he was livestreaming in Manhattan on Tuesday — seconds after stating that masturbation …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/manosphere-influencer-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Streamer Sneako was attacked in Manhattan while live-streaming on April 14. He was punched and pepper-sprayed by an unknown assailant.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/what-happe…

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web search NEUTRAL — Controversial streamer Sneako, who has previously faced backlash for praising Adolf Hitler and posting extreme views online, was choked to the ground by a stranger while livestreaming in New York City…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sneako-attacked-nyc-livestream-179…

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Claim 2: “Kenn De Balinthazy, who boasts upward of 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube”

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Two independent sources confirm he has more than 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, known online as Sneako, is an American videographer, political commentator, and social media personality. He gained prominence through YouTube, where he posted commentary v…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneako

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web search NEUTRAL — Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, is a New York City-based streamer that has more than 1.3 million YouTube subscribers.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/this-controversial-youtu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Online streamer Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, also known as Sneako, has reportedly been allowed access to his YouTube channel after a three-year ban. According to The US Sun, the streamer had violated i…
https://www.soapcentral.com/pop-culture/news-why-sneako-susp…

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Claim 3: “The 27-year-old streamer”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic search results for the name 'Nicolas' and does not contain his birth date or age.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicolas or Nicolás may refer to masculine given names cognate to English Nicholas. The given name Nicolas is widely used in Brazil (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈkɔlas]) and France (French pronunciati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_(given_name)

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web search NEUTRAL — Specialties: Nicolas Eatery is a French-American family-run restaurant located on the six floor of the Beverly Center. We are known for our hospitality and fresh local food. Our restaurant has bar sea…
https://www.yelp.com/biz/nicolas-eatery-los-angeles-2

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicolas Cage was born Nicolas Kim Coppola in Long Beach, California, the son of comparative literature professor August Coppola (whose brother is director Francis Ford Coppola) and dancer/choreographe…
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115/

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Claim 4: “Nazi-loving troll and 27-year-old virgin Nick Fuentes, who has collaborated with Kenn De Balinthazy”

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Multiple sources confirm the connection and collaboration between Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy (Sneako) and Nick Fuentes, including reports of them appearing together at a rally in Detroit.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, known online as Sneako, is an American videographer, political commentator, and social media personality.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneako

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web search NEUTRAL — De Balinthazy later shifted toward making misogynistic and hateful content. De Balinthazy has gained notoriety for his connection to white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
https://www.mediamatters.org/white-nationalism/white-nationa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Former grand wizard united with fellow antisemites and anti-Israel personalities Nick Fuentes, Jake Shields, and Nicolas "Sneako" Kenn De Balinthazy in Detroit. David Duke.
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-806611

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Claim 5: ““Im fine we got it handled,” Kenn De Balinthazy wrote on X shortly after.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic search results for the name 'Nicolas' and does not contain the specific X post mentioned.

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Claim 6: “insistence that women shouldn’t be able to vote”

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No evidence was found after searching to support or refute this specific claim.

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Claim 7: “Last week, the native New Yorker told The Post”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic search results for the name 'Nicolas' and does not confirm his origin or an interview with The Post.

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Claim 8: “a stranger suddenly swung his arms around his neck and dragged him to the ground in a chokehold, as captured on his own livestream”

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Multiple sources describe the attack as involving being 'choked to the ground' or 'sucker-punched' during a livestream in NYC.

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web search NEUTRAL — A chokehold, choke, stranglehold or, in Judo, shime-waza is a general term for a grappling hold that critically reduces or prevents either air or blood from passing through the neck of an opponent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chokehold

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web search NEUTRAL — A special education assistant in Chicago, Ill., is facing criminal charges after allegedly placing an 8-year-old boy in a chokehold last November, prosecutors allege.13, 2025, Odeh placed the 8-year-o…
https://www.aol.com/articles/special-education-assistant-all…

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web search NEUTRAL — They put them in the martial arts chokehold called a rear naked choke before dragging them outside the musical instrument retailer. The poster of the video said, "A couple of my friends are on tour in…
https://wour.com/guitar-center-employee-chokehold-video/

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Claim 9: “The far-right provocateur, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy”

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Wikipedia explicitly identifies Sneako's real name as Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sneako began uploading videos to YouTube in 2013. [4] His early videos were apolitical gaming and filming man-on-the-street interviews, often about dating, before briefly working for YouTuber Jimmy Do…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sneako

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web search NEUTRAL — Watch the full show to understand every lie used for war. SNEAKO returns to ask NYC about the War with Iran in a contentious One Minute Podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/thesneak0

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 15, 2026 · Controversial "Manosphere" influencer Sneako was sucker-punched by a stranger while he was livestreaming in Manhattan on Tuesday — seconds after stating masturbation should be punishabl…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/manosphere-influencer-…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.