Key Takeaways
- The rumours began on Reddit, where a thread speculated about his arrest and sparked debate.
- WholeWheatPete clarified he had not been arrested and called out misinformation spreading online.
- WholeWheatPete and D-Piddy’s cosplay referenced the ongoing investigation into Combs for racketeering and s*x trafficking.
WholeWheatPete, a well-known internet content creator, influencer, and cosplay TikToker, recently found himself at the center of controversy due to rumors about an alleged arrest.
The speculation began circulating after a Reddit thread brought the topic to light, sparking widespread confusion and debate.
Among the comments, some users appeared to believe the rumors, while others expressed strong opinions about his character:
One user commented:
Bound to happen.
Via Reddit
Another wrote:
At long last. He 100% deserves it.
Via Reddit
A third shared:
I always thought he was weird. I never watched much of his content, I thought some of the streams he did in cosplay were cool but he got kinda annoying after a while from the clips I would see of him. I never thought he would go this far tbh but I recently found out he did a controversial cosplay. Glad he was arrested the whole thing sounds creepy af and he just seemed like a very weird person.
Via Reddit
According to the online discussions, the alleged arrest stemmed from an incident where WholeWheatPete was performing a controversial “d*ck in a box” bit while cosplaying as Gojo Satoru.
The act reportedly involved inappropriate exposure, including to minors.
While Reddit fueled the rumors, Facebook became the platform where users refuted the claims. One user stated:
This was proven to be false. WWP posted to his story addressing it and would otherwise be in custody till Monday if it were true
Via Facebook
Another wrote:
He was not arrested. He did post a skit on IG that people might be referring to. Idk since I wasn’t there and didn’t see anything.
Via Facebook
WholeWheatPete himself stepped in to address the situation, posting proof on his social media to debunk the rumors.
He clarified that he had not been arrested and called out the misinformation spreading online.
WholeWheatPete and D-Piddy Issue Apologies Following Tsumicon Backlash
Online creators WholeWheatPete and D-Piddy have come under fire after their controversial appearance at Tsumicon 2024 in Houston, Texas.
The duo dressed as Justin Bieber and Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, referencing the ongoing investigation into Combs for racketeering and s*x trafficking, which has already led to multiple arrests.
@WholeWheatPete you think this is funny to do in Texas your disgusting pic.twitter.com/yZOBiBhT3Z
— xz (@xz9365) October 26, 2024
Their skit featured WholeWheatPete, dressed as Bieber, being paid off by D-Piddy, dressed as Combs, which many fans found distasteful and offensive.
The cosplay was criticized for appearing to make light of serious allegations and insinuating that Bieber was a victim of Combs’ alleged crimes.
Videos of their performance quickly circulated on social media, drawing backlash from fans and fellow creators alike.
Later, WholeWheatPete issued an apology on his Instagram:
Likewise, D-Piddy later issued an apology via Instagram.
Both creators have faced growing calls to leave the cosplay community permanently, with some critics comparing the controversy to the seriousness of Combs’ arrest-related allegations.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Born on March 16, 1998, WholeWheatPete’s real name is Peter Droz.
- He graduated from Georgia Tech in 2020.
- He is most well-known for his “NEZUKO CHAN” series.
