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==Background==
==Background==
DJ Nintendo is widely known as the "voice" of the East Coast ''Melee'' scene, a role similar to that of {{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}} on the West Coast, as he commentates on tournament livestreams. Being bilingual, DJ Nintendo casted in Spanish for [[Pound 2016]]'s ''Melee'' singles top 8 simulcast, alongside {{Sm|n0ne}}. DJ Nintendo is also a great mentor or "sensei", as he enjoys helping players improve their games with his accurate and helpful advice; some of his most notable "students", such as {{Sm|Jman}} and {{Sm|The Moon}}, have reached widespread notoriety in the ''Smash'' community under and beyond his coaching.
DJ Nintendo was widely known as the "voice" of the East Coast ''Melee'' scene, a role similar to that of {{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}} on the West Coast, as he commentated on tournament livestreams. Being bilingual, DJ Nintendo casted in Spanish for [[Pound 2016]]'s ''Melee'' singles top 8 simulcast, alongside {{Sm|n0ne}}. DJ Nintendo was considered to be a mentor or "sensei", helping players improve their games with his advice. Some of his notable "students", such as {{Sm|Jman}} and {{Sm|The Moon}}, have reached widespread notoriety in the ''Smash'' community thanks to his coaching.


He was also invited to participate in the [[E3 2014]]-held [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational]] tournament to play {{forwiiu}}. He used {{SSB4|Bowser}} in the tournament.  
He was also invited to participate in the [[E3 2014]]-held [[Super Smash Bros. Invitational]] tournament to play {{forwiiu}}. He used {{SSB4|Bowser}} in the tournament.  
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Rumors circulated as early as 2010 in the New York City Smash scene that DJ Nintendo had a history of coming on to girls and messaging them in an inappropriate manner. On July 3rd, 2020, Aliylian came forth on [[Twitter]] with sexual harassment allegations against DJ Nintendo, alleging that he tried to groom her from 2016-2017.<ref>https://www.twitter.com/Aliylian/status/1278931167861825536</ref>
Rumors circulated as early as 2010 in the New York City Smash scene that DJ Nintendo had a history of coming on to girls and messaging them in an inappropriate manner. On July 3rd, 2020, Aliylian came forth on [[Twitter]] with sexual harassment allegations against DJ Nintendo, alleging that he tried to groom her from 2016-2017.<ref>https://www.twitter.com/Aliylian/status/1278931167861825536</ref>


In response, DJ Nintendo posted a Twitlonger claiming to "reflect" on the situation outlined by Aliylian <ref>https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sraluj</ref>, where he did not deny that the exchanges happened, and dismissed the allegations as her "finding" their conversation offensive. His response was largely panned by the community for not only not being an actual apology, but for attempting to distract from the allegations levied against him by constantly bringing up the contributions he had made in the past. DJ Nintendo, along with many others exposed for sexual misconduct during this time, was soon permanently banned from attending events in the ''Smash'' community.
In response, DJ Nintendo posted a Twitlonger that claimed to "reflect" on the situation outlined by Aliylian <ref>https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sraluj</ref>. He stated that the exchanges did happen and did not deny it, but dismissed the allegations as her "finding" their conversation offensive. His response was largely panned by the community for not only not being an actual apology, but for attempting to distract from the allegations levied against him by constantly bringing up the contributions he had made in the past. DJ Nintendo, along with many others exposed for sexual misconduct during this time, was soon permanently banned from attending events in the ''Smash'' community.


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==