A TikTok creator known as “Wolfy” is currently racking up millions of views and massive condemnation after filming himself distributing miniature bottles of alcohol, cigarettes, and dangerous weapons to unhoused people in several major cities, as per New York Post. This creator, Keith Castillo, frames these controversial stunts as “feeding the homeless,” but critics are rightly pointing out that he’s exploiting extremely vulnerable people just to generate viral content.
Castillo has published dozens of videos showing him handing out these highly inappropriate items, including 18-inch machetes and small bottles of liquor. It really seems like he’s mocking genuine efforts to help people survive or escape homelessness because every single post carries the same caption: “Keeping the homeless in the streets.”
In one video, Castillo declared, “let’s feed the homeless.” He then dumped a bucket full of mini bottles of Fireball whiskey and loose cigarettes, portioning them out on a table like they were actual meals. Considering how often addiction is associated with people experiencing homelessness, the implication here is pretty grim.
It looks like Castillo wants these struggling humans to dig even deeper into their poverty holes
Castillo told reporters that he expects the people receiving the weapons to use them for “tool purposes” rather than as actual weapons. If you look at the research, unhoused people are actually far more likely to be the victims of crime than the general population is, so this entire scenario is deeply disturbing.
Despite the highly visible nature of these videos and the millions of views they attract, police departments in the cities he visits have been completely silent. Authorities have declined to comment on the issue, which is shocking when you consider the recent policy of arresting pro-Palestinian protesters on felony charges of riot incitement in some of these same areas. Castillo remains free to continue his exploits, while people who are attempting to actually feed unhoused people sometimes risk arrest.
Meanwhile, Castillo’s content is reaching massive audiences. His most viral video, the one that included a machete, had over 18 million views before it was finally deleted. The 29-year-old creator is traveling around to keep the content flowing. He explained his strategy, “I travel around, bulk record in one city and then for my safety go to another city, do the same thing there for like two weeks.” He plans to visit New York next, followed by Las Vegas and L.A.
It’s hard to justify exploiting people struggling with addiction and poverty by giving them substances and weapons just so you can get a few million views. This entire situation is a perfect example of how the chase for online virality can lead to truly exploitative and dangerous behavior.
Published: Dec 2, 2025 04:30 pm