Rajab Butt has landed in another controversy after a shocking joke about children during a TikTok Live sparked anger on social media. Actress Mishi Khan and influencer Muhammad Ahmad were among the voices criticizing the remarks, with both stressing the responsibility that comes with having a huge online following.
Rajab, who has millions of followers across different social media platforms, has recently been appearing in TikTok Live sessions with other digital creators. During one live session with comedian and content creator Zaid Ali, a conversation about Zaid’s facial expression took an unexpected turn when Rajab made a joke involving the sexual abuse of a child.
A clip from the livestream later spread across social media. Many users criticized the remark and questioned how an issue involving the safety and abuse of children could be used as part of a joke. The controversy quickly turned the livestream into another major talking point around Rajab’s online content.
Mishi Khan strongly reacted to the remarks and questioned whether Rajab realized the seriousness of what he had said. She pointed out that cases involving violence and abuse against children are already a serious concern and said such matters should not be treated casually.
In her reaction, Mishi also expressed disappointment because she had previously used positive words for Rajab. She questioned his choice of words and urged him to think carefully before speaking, especially when addressing sensitive social issues in front of a large audience.
The actress further criticized the kind of humour used in the livestream, arguing that having a massive social media platform comes with responsibility. Her comments made it clear that she did not consider the remark harmless simply because it was made in a joking manner.
Mishi also called on Rajab to be more careful with his language and thoughts. Her reaction came as several social media users were already expressing anger over the clip and questioning the standards being followed during popular livestreams.
Influencer Muhammad Ahmad also spoke about the issue, focusing on the responsibility that comes with having millions of followers. He said popularity is not only about numbers and fame because a large audience also means that a creator’s words can reach and influence a huge number of people.
Ahmad argued that remarks involving harm to children should not simply be defended as dark humour. In his view, repeatedly turning serious issues into entertainment can make people less sensitive to the pain and trauma connected to such incidents.
He also pointed out that many young people follow popular digital creators. When influencers have millions of viewers, their words can easily be repeated or copied by their audiences. For that reason, Ahmad stressed that creators should be aware of the impact their statements can have.
The influencer also questioned the role of the audience in creating internet celebrities. He argued that views, likes, shares and followers help build a creator’s popularity and said people should also think about the type of behaviour they continue to reward with attention.
Ahmad further raised the issue of how male and female public figures are treated differently after controversies. He questioned whether a woman in a similar situation would receive the same level of support and forgiveness that male celebrities sometimes receive.
Meanwhile, the controversy has sparked a wider discussion about the limits of humour on social media. While public figures can make mistakes, critics argue that subjects involving children, violence and sexual abuse require a basic level of sensitivity.
Several social media users have also condemned Rajab’s remark, with some demanding action against his content. Others questioned why creators with huge audiences continue to use extremely sensitive subjects for jokes during livestreams.
The latest controversy has added to the criticism surrounding Rajab Butt, who has previously remained in the spotlight over different online disputes and controversial moments.