Following accusations of inappropriate contact with a minor, the downfall of prominent livestreamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has rocked the gaming world. Some sponsors and business partners have already cut ties with the embattled creator — and as more evidence of his misconduct comes out of the woodwork, this trickle is poised to become a deluge.
Here’s a quick recap of the scandal, in case you live under a gaming rock. In June 2020, the livestreaming platform Twitch banned Beahm for violating its code of conduct, with all parties declining to disclose more information about the breach. Shortly after, Beahm moved his livestreaming operation to YouTube, where he has since accrued a following of over 4.5 million. Despite consistent speculation, the specific cause of Beahm’s ban remained hidden for almost four years.
On June 21, 2024, former Twitch account director of strategic partnerships Cody Conners ended the speculation by posting a tweet implying that Beahm’s ban was the result of the streamer sexting with a minor via the platform’s internal messaging system. On June 25, Bloomberg published a report verifying the claim. Later that day, Beahm posted his own statement on Twitter admitting that the reports were true.
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