In 2022, a significant Twitch-related controversy unfolded within the community, involving prominent figures Imane "Pokimane," Jidon "JiDion," Tyler "Ninja," and Ninja's wife, Jessica Blevins. This controversy remains a topic of discussion even today, resulting in one streamer receiving a permanent ban from Twitch and another facing legal threats.
The entire saga escalated dramatically when Ninja's wife personally sent a personalized message to Imane, accusing her of defamation against Ninja and hinting at potential legal repercussions. One of her messages stated:
The controversy ignited in January 2022, when JiDion, an already-established YouTuber at that time, debuted on Twitch and began streaming. True to his style, he encouraged his fans to prank Pokimane by spamming "L + Ratio" on Imane's Twitch stream.
Her live reaction to the spam messages is still accessible online, with clips of the viral moment spreading rapidly across the internet at the time. She said:
However, what JiDion didn't anticipate was that such raids are typically considered harassment according to Twitch's community guidelines. As a result, the streamer swiftly received a 14-day ban which, dramatically turned into a permanent ban. He revealed:
Initially, one of the primary assumptions made was that Imane had somehow influenced Twitch's decision to permanently ban him, as she mentioned the ban during her reaction to the chat spamming her. However, in a subsequent stream, she denied any involvement.
In a dramatic twist of events, Fortnite streamer Ninja somehow became involved in the controversy. It started when JiDion reached out to Ninja for assistance in addressing his ban from Twitch. While Ninja stated that he couldn't promise any specific outcomes,
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