Look Sports Media – Santiago "Santutu" Rodriguez, a prominent Argentinian gambling streamer and a key figure as CEO and partner of the esports organization BESTIA, has been indefinitely suspended from his leadership role following a highly publicized incident. Rodriguez faced severe online backlash after delivering a barrage of abusive and discriminatory remarks towards an individual during a recent Kick livestream, sparking outrage across the esports community. The incident, which occurred on February 2nd, 2026, has prompted swift action from BESTIA and ignited a fervent discussion about accountability within the competitive gaming sphere.
Santutu, a 25-year-old Argentinian content creator, has built his online presence primarily through casino and gambling streams on the platform Kick. His association with BESTIA, an Argentinian Counter-Strike 2 esports organization, placed him in a position of significant influence. BESTIA itself is no stranger to controversy, having previously made headlines during the 2025 BLAST Austin Major visa debacle. In that incident, another high-profile partner and CEO, rapper and poker player Alejandro "Papo MC" Lococo, publicly threatened legal action against BLAST after late visa confirmations led to BESTIA being replaced by Legacy in the tournament.
The catalyst for Santutu’s recent outburst appears to be BESTIA’s elimination from the FiReCONTER 2026 Season 1 Playoffs, where they were defeated in the Semifinals by RED Canids. During a livestream, Santutu launched into a vitriolic tirade targeting a Brazilian RED Canids fan who had commented on the match on X (formerly Twitter).
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The livestream meltdown saw Santutu unleash a torrent of degrading insults. His remarks included racial slurs, personal attacks on the individual’s appearance and weight, calling them a "sick, fat, idiot," and mocking their employment status by contrasting it with his own perceived wealth. In a display of extreme arrogance, Santutu boasted about earning $35,000 USD daily for online gambling, claiming ownership of a private jet, and asserting his control over BESTIA, stating, "the team is mine, they pay me, it’s all mine, it’s all for me." He concluded his rant with a dismissive jab: "You little Twitter idiot, you would love it. But you can’t have it. So stay where you are."
The fallout was immediate and widespread. Brazilian esports organization Yawara was among the first to react, announcing a boycott of all scrim matches and interactions with BESTIA until appropriate repercussions for Santutu were confirmed. Online discourse quickly intensified, with many Argentinian and Brazilian esports fans echoing the sentiment, "he’s so poor that the only thing he has is money," highlighting the perceived hollowness of Santutu’s actions.
BESTIA’s co-CEO, Papo MC, reported having a two-hour conversation with Santutu, stating that he was "regretful" and "deeply sorry." However, this swift turnaround was met with skepticism from a community demanding genuine accountability.
BESTIA’s official channels subsequently released a statement addressing the incident: "In light of the publicly known events, BESTIA announces that it has decided to suspend Santutu from his role as CEO indefinitely." The organization further apologized, asserting, "These opinions do not represent or reflect the values we promote as an organisation. We categorically reject any form of racism or discrimination. We have already taken action on this matter, and this situation will not be repeated."
Santutu also posted a personal apology online, stating, "I can’t believe what I said on my stream yesterday; it doesn’t represent me or speak even a little to who I am as a human being." He confirmed a temporary hiatus from livestreaming for self-reflection. However, the apology received a frosty reception. Many critics questioned the sincerity of such a rapid change of heart, especially given the severity of his discriminatory remarks. Furthermore, some community members pointed to a history of similar apologies from Santutu for past controversial behavior. One commenter bluntly stated, "if every month you have a clip like that then you’re exactly that," while another expressed strong disdain, suggesting Santutu merely "copy-paste the apology texts from your previous f-ups so you can go back to fing up again later."
It is clear that Santutu’s period of reflection will need to be far more profound and extensive than his initial insulting rant if he hopes to regain any semblance of trust or forgiveness from the South American esports community. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities that come with influence in the public eye, particularly within the interconnected world of competitive gaming, as reported by looksports.media.
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