Streamers, be it on Twitch, YouTube, or Kick, have dominated the online space for quite some time. At this juncture, it's safe to say that some of these creators have gone on to become mainstream celebrities. In addition to their fame, they have also created communities for the growth of the content creation and streaming scene.
Despite a mostly harmonious coexistence among these streamers, there have been occasions when they have been involved in feuds and controversies. This year alone has seen some feisty affairs. We cover five such conflicts that have happened in 2024.
In March 2024, Kick streamer Adin Ross and YouTuber JJ "KSI" shared a conflict. This sparked when Adin revealed plans to host an amateur boxing match involving DeenTheGreat and Adam Saleh. Complications surfaced due to Deen's exclusive contract with KSI's fighting promotion, Misfits Boxing.
Shortly after the announcement, KSI and Misfits Boxing initiated legal action against Adin Ross for including one of their boxers. Although the bout between Deen and Adam never materialized, the dispute between Adin and KSI persisted for some time, with both individuals taking verbal shots at each other.
In April 2024, popular streamer Felix "xQc" was engaged in a gaming session alongside Adin Ross and his circle of streamer friends, including Shnaggyhose and Cameron "Cuffem" (known informally as the SSB). However, the stream took a heated turn when both Shnaggyhose and Cuffem used homophobic slurs against xQc.
This understandably upset xQc, prompting him to exit the call. He expressed his unwillingness to associate with creators who use such language, referring to them as "losers." However, the feud was short-lived as Adin intervened, encouraging the streamers to
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