Vitaly Zdorovetskiy's, known as 'VitalyzdTv', published a video showcasing his generosity— buying children shoes, games and TVs— right before his arrest in early April.
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, best known as 'VitalyzdTv', is a Russian-American content creator infamous for exploiting shock tactics for clicks. He rose to fame in 2012 with a controversial prank targeting unsuspecting passersby in Miami, and has since amassed 10.2 million subscribers. His content took a turn for the worse when he live-streamed himself harassing locals at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in the Philippines. Due to his reckless, inexcusable behaviour, Zdorovetskiy is now facing charges, possible jail time and a potential social media ban. However, a video posted right before the controversy is raising eyebrows, as it shows a completely different side to the negligent prankster. Disgraced Prankster's Video Showcases Christian Philanthropy In a video posted on 31 March, Zdorovetskiy is seen generously donating money and resources to locals in the Philippines, declaring, 'God is good!' Children cheer as he embraces people who are crying tears of gratitude, while Christian music and the sound of applause play in the background. 'Dear Jesus, thank you for everything you have given me in life, an opportunity to give blessings to people in need,' Zdorovetskiy, 34, says. He expresses his gratitude at being able to give the Filipino people 'hope and light.' 'And no, the life is not easy for anybody but if you keep pushing and believing in yourself then anything is possible,' he adds. In the clips stitched together, Zdorovetskiy can be seen buying locals and their children televisions, PS5 consoles, school supplies, iPhones and shoes. At the end of the video, Zdorovetskiy is praying under a crucifix with a crowd of children and their parents. 'Dear Jesus Lord, I want you to keep everybody safe, I want everybody to be healthy here,' he says. 'I want everybody for their dreams and aspirations to come true. Please protect all these kids, keep their mothers, their fathers safe.' 'Please protect them with all your heart, I know you're watching this right now,' he adds.…