Sam Pepper is a British creator and livestreamer who doesn't shy away from controversy, but this recent stunt during Diwali in New Delhi crosses a problematic line. A firework exchange that was supposed to be festive turned into something much more serious and just cost him his access to major platforms. Kick ban: What happened with Sam Pepper and the firework incident During Diwali celebrations on October 20, 2025, Pepper attended a large gathering in New Delhi where people lit and threw fireworks that resembled Roman candles. During a livestream, he launched one such firework at another group and shouted "Headshot!" when it seemed to hit someone. Shortly after that, accusers approached him, alleging that he had hit a little girl in the eye; several local reports put her age at eight years. Pepper, in a social media post later, said he was sorry and felt “terrible.” The injury was a cut above her eyebrow, not blindness, he said, and added he covered her hospital costs. The backlash was swift: within hours of the video going viral, Pepper had been permanently banned both from Kick and the crypto-focused app Pump.fun. The incident set off debates anew about responsibility, particularly for influencers streaming potentially dangerous behavior in the name of entertainment. In his words, it was a "harsh learning" moment. He said in retrospect that he was "stupid" to have joined in without thinking and took the blame, while some of his critics doubt his version. Authorities reportedly are investigating the incident. The Diwali livestream of Sam Pepper went from casual fun with fireworks to a serious safety incident, and he's paid an enormous price for it. His ban from major platforms underlines how the line between content and recklessness too often disappears when real people get hurt.