Twitch has many popular streamers and personalities for viewers to follow, but as more content creators gain popularity, it can be hard to keep track of the conflicts and controversies that arise.
Controversy on Twitch often arises from the bans and suspensions of popular streamers. Recently, the well-known streamer, Adin Ross, was given an indefinite ban on the platform, leading to speculation about the reason and duration of the ban.
Despite having been streaming since 2018, Ross’s viewership surged in 2020 and he became a household name on the platform. He built his career by playing games such as Grand Theft Auto 5 and NBA 2K, and his personality rather than gameplay was what attracted followers.
Why Was Adin Ross Banned On Twitch?
Adin Ross’s fame grew as he became involved in the subcultures of the games he played, often collaborating with high-profile figures. A 2020 match with LeBron James’ son, Bronny, on NBA 2K helped Ross gain fame, and he went on to form relationships with notable names in the rap music industry.
Ross frequently collaborated with popular rap artists like Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, and Tory Lanez, and his streams became a hub for rap culture content. Before his recent ban, Ross had amassed nearly six million followers on Twitch, with a peak concurrent subscriber count of 71,318.
However, Ross’s recent popularity was hindered by an indefinite ban from Twitch, which is unusual even among popular streamers. The reason for the ban has not been officially confirmed, but it is believed to be related to his appearance on another Twitch creator’s stream.
Adin Ross, who has a history of controversies, has been banned from Twitch permanently for using a homophobic slur during a phone call on a stream. Despite denying that it was him, the content and voice in the conversation suggest otherwise. This isn’t the first time he’s been banned from Twitch, previous bans were for activities such as streaming while driving and others using similar slurs on his streams.
Additionally, his gambling sponsorships and comedic exaggeration of homosexual tropes have also been sources of criticism on the platform. These factors likely contributed to Twitch’s decision to take serious action against him.
