YouTubers Finny Da Legend and Bubbly fatally shot during livestream in Las Vegas, here’s why

A long-running

online rivalry

between YouTube streamers tragically escalated into a real-world

double homicide

near the iconic Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas in June 8. YouTuber Rodney Finley, known as "Finny Da Legend," and his wife, Tanisha Finley, known as "Bubbly," were fatally shot during a livestream by a fellow YouTuber Manuel Ruiz, who goes by "SinCity-MannyWise. During the livestream,

SinCity-MannyWise

approached the couple, leading to a brief exchange before gunfire erupted. Authorities say

Finny Da Legend

was shot multiple times, while Bubbly was fatally struck in the head. YouTube has since terminated SinCity-MannyWise's channel, "Sin City Family," citing violations of community guidelines.

A digital rivalry turns deadly: YouTuber SinCity-MannyWise shoots YouTuber Finny Da Legend

The confrontation between Finny Da Legend and SinCity-MannyWise stemmed from years of online disputes, including trolling, copyright strikes, and heated livestream exchanges. Witnesses say the feud escalated in 2023 when SinCity-MannyWise allegedly pepper-sprayed Bubbly during an in-person encounter.The horrifying incident unfolded around 10:40 p.m. on South Las Vegas Boulevard, captured live on Finny Da Legend's YouTube stream before it was later removed by the platform. Officers on routine patrol nearby heard gunfire and rushed to the scene, finding both victims with gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical aid, both were pronounced deceased at the scene.

YouTuber SinCity-MannyWise claims self defence

After turning himself in, SinCity-MannyWise told the court that he acted in self-defense, claiming that Finny Da Legend made a threatening motion and reached toward his waistband. He also admitted to shooting Bubbly, believing she had a weapon—later identified as a phone gimbal.The judge denied bail, and SinCity-MannyWise remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center as the case unfolds.