Kick isn’t ruling out banning Dr Disrespect from streaming on the green platform after he admitted the reason for his Twitch ban was for sending inappropriate DMs to a minor.
After additional sources collaborated the claims, Doc himselfconfessedto DMing a minor, while reiterating that he never faced criminal charges and Twitch still paid out his full contract.
Numerous brands have since cut ties with him such as his game studioMidnight Society, TheSan Francisco 49ersand 2K Games, which will remove his content fromNBA 2K24in a future patch.
However, while Dr Disrespect is taking an extended streaming break, he claims he will return and if he’s banned on YouTube, one place he may join isKick.
During a stream, we asked Kick’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Andrew Santamaria if Dr Disrespect would be banned from the platform if he joined.
“I don’t see that happening,” he said, referring to Doc joining Kick. “Like a very, very, very serious holiday. Look, in my opinion, I just don’t see that in the cards in terms of reality.”
Santamariacontinued, saying that there was still “a lot to be unwound” from the Doc saga and couldn’t jump into confirming whether or not he would be allowed on the site.
“Just the cavern of Whispers that is there to be unlocked. Who knows. I think it’s just too soon to even consider that. Based on what I’ve seen with Doc, I don’t see the guy making a comeback anytime soon. I think he genuinely wants to take some time off and decompress,” he added. “I wouldn’t even comment on that.”
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No deal was reached, though, with the content creator claiming that heturned down a $10M per year offerfrom the platform and stuck with his $50M demand.
Doc explained everything he is working on to justify that $50 millionpic.twitter.com/dMxVILKK1L
At the time, the streamer cited his businesses such as his gaming studio and Black Steel Bourbon company as reasons for turning down the offer.
“We’re looking good, we’re feeling good. I’m in cruise control driving multiple Lamborghinis. I’m in no rush,” he said.
Michael Gwilliam is Dexerto’s Deputy Entertainment Editor in the US. He expertly covers trending stories across Twitch, Kick, YouTube, TikTok, as well as Overwatch, GTA, and Smash Bros. You can contact him at: michael.gwilliam@dexerto.com
