Controversial video game streamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm has officially joined Rumble, the home of right-wing streaming platform online celebrities like Russell Brand Websites visited when no one will have them. The “alternative tech” platform announced that the former Twitch star would take an equity stake and serve as an advisor, despite admitting earlier this year “Inappropriate” conversations with minors years ago.
A release from the company on November 25 said: “As part of an agreement that includes equity in milestones as a majority of his compensation, Dr Disrespect will provide exclusive content to Rumble Premium for his ‘Champions Club’ community . The content of the press release is as follows. “Dr. Disrespect will also lead Rumble Gaming, serve as an advisor and help build the Rumble Gaming community.”
Beahm’s first live broadcast on the new platform will take place on December 2. YouTube rejects Beam’s initial request His past misconduct led to him being banned from Twitch in 2020, and channel partnerships were canceled this summer. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Eldon Ringand other games with millions of fans that are still live-streamed there from time to time.
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Rumble is a video platform founded in 2013 as an alternative to YouTube that gained traction after the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and the rise of the anti-vaccination “truth” movement around it. The company counted Gawker Killer Peter ThielDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Vivek Ramaswamy, Co-Directorand Vice President-elect J.D. Vance among its past investors.
This was also a refuge Russell Brand and other internet celebrities Shunning from traditional forums due to accusations of sexual misconduct or other social misconduct. donald trump influencer Laura Loomer went viral earlier this year Because eating dog food during one of her Rumble live broadcasts. “Rumble was designed as a rail and independent infrastructure, immune to cancel culture,” founder Chris Pavlovski Wrote earlier this year. “We are a movement that does not stifle, censor or punish creativity, and we believe everyone benefits from a neutral network of diverse ideas and opinions.”
Rumble’s new acquisition of damaged brands fits the bill. It was reported earlier this year that Beahm was banned from Twitch in 2020 for exchanging messages with minors on the platform. The 2017 Gamer of the Year winner admitted to having “inappropriate” contact but insisted that there had never been any Any illegal conduct. He lost his consulting position at the game studio he co-founded, lost various sponsorships, and was eventually demonetized on YouTube. The platform did not respond to a request for comment on whether the decision would be reversed in the future.
Beam went live on YouTube for the first time since pleading guilty to the charges How about complaining about everything The misfortunes he suffered were part of a conspiracy by his enemies to slander his reputation and undermine his success. “Rumble is in a new era, and I’m focused on expanding into two categories: gaming and cryptocurrency,” Pavlovsky said on Monday. “Dr. Disrespect will inject much-needed energy into our gaming category.”
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