Nickmercs Faces Backlash Over Anti-LGBTQ Comment and Controversial Tweets.
TL;DR
Call of Duty has removed YouTube streamer Nickmercs' skin from Warzone and Modern Warfare II after he made an anti-LGBTQ comment. The esports community condemned his statement, and the official Call of Duty account released a statement saying they are focused on celebrating PRIDE with their employees and community. Nickmercs did not apologize for his comment.
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