Summary
Kick staff’s recent comments on the potential ban of formerTwitchstreamer Dr Disrespect from joining the platform have sparked renewed interest in the controversial figure’s future in streaming. For four years, the reason behind Dr Disrespect’s permanent ban fromTwitchin 2020 remained a mystery, until it was finally revealed to the public just days ago, sparking significant discussion within the streaming community.
On June 21, a former Twitch staffer claimed on social media that Dr Disrespect was banned because he “got caught sexting a minor.” Dr Disrespect initially denied any wrongdoing in a promptly issued response but later admitted that his Twitch ban was due to him messaging “an individual minor” in inappropriate ways. Since this revelation, the streamer has faced significantcriticism from fellow streamers like TimTheTatman and Nickmercs, who have expressed their disappointment in Dr Disrespect’s behavior.
Kick, a streaming platform introduced in late 2022 to rival Twitch, has signed several renowned streamers, including Adin Ross, xQc, Amouranth, and many others.Kick has also made multiple attempts to sign Dr Disrespect, who asked for $50 million to join the platform. After the revelation of the Twitch scandal, many are wondering if Dr Disrespect will be joining Kick as he currently faces difficulties, and it remains to be seen how his current platform, YouTube, will react. Commenting on these questions, Kick’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Andrew Santamaria, expressed doubts about Dr Disrespect joining Kick. He mentioned that there are still many unresolved issues regarding Dr Disrespect’s situation and that it’s too early to consider such a move.
Will Dr Disrespect Join Kick in the Future?
Santamaria also suggested that Dr Disrespect might take “some time off to decompress,” making a comeback unlikely in the near future. While only time will tell when Dr Disrespect will return to the streaming scene, his troubles seem to be increasing rapidly since this scandal. Midnight Society has officially cut all ties with the content creator, and the San Francisco 49ers have also decided to sever its association with him. Additionally, it is reported thatNBA 2K24is set to remove its Dr Disrespect contentin the coming days.
