Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton hospitalised after livestreaming self-harm on TikTok
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after livestreaming a self-harm incident on TikTok. Law enforcement intervened to ensure his safety, and his management team has confirmed they are monitoring the situation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges social media platforms face regarding content moderation and the protection of users experiencing mental health crises during live broadcasts.
The celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after livestreaming footage of himself self-harming on TikTok.
Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s home in Miami on Tuesday night after concerned members of the public reported seeing Hilton harm himself in a graphic video streamed live on TikTok. Hilton’s TikTok account was suspended minutes later.
In a statement to media on Tuesday, the Miami-Dade sheriff’s office did not name Hilton but confirmed they were attending a scene after receiving reports from the public about a man “livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.”
Outside the house they met with members of his family and chose to “tactically disengage” while monitoring the situation, the statement read.
“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication,” the Miami-Dade sheriff’s office said.
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