From Steezy Grossman to Blippi: the Complete Timeline of Stevin John's Transformation
By Chloe Bennett
Q1: What exactly was the Blippi Harlem Shake video?
In February 2013, Stevin John participated in the viral Harlem Shake meme under his former comedy alter ego, Steezy Grossman. The short clip showed him defecating on a naked male friend inside a bathroom to the song's beat drop. The video was created and self-published nearly a year before Blippi was created.
Q2: When did the public find out about the video?
While obscure internet users were aware of the clip earlier, BuzzFeed News reported on the video in February 2019, when Blippi was already a massive YouTube children's entertainer. The story prompted John to issue a public apology expressing regret over his early shock-comedy projects.
Q3: Did Stevin John get fired or cancelled over the controversy?
No. John owned his production company and maintained full control of the channel at the time. Because his content was free of any problematic elements and his apology was direct, corporate partners, advertisers, and parents largely moved past the incident without significant commercial fallout.
Q4: Who plays Blippi in new episodes today?
Stevin John stepped back from full-time filming after becoming a parent and selling the IP to Moonbug Entertainment. While he still appears occasionally in special projects, actor Clayton Grimm portrays the character in the majority of modern live-action episodes and theatrical performances.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
