Content Warning: Graphic and disturbing behavior
In a shocking turn of events, UK IRL streamer DBR666, also known as DBR, has been handed a two-week ban from the Kick streaming platform following his troubling behavior at TwitchCon 2024. His actions reflect a broader issue as he stands among several streamers who faced bans due to inappropriate conduct during the San Diego convention.
Video evidence shared by eSports content creator Jake Fortunato captures DBR engaging in unsettling antics, including an encounter with fellow streamer nmplol, where he inappropriately hugged him and kissed his nipple through his shirt. Additionally, he made unwanted advances toward streamer Wake up Wilder, sparking further controversy.
Just weeks prior to this incident, DBR666 garnered attention at the Halo Major, where he notoriously crashed the event dressed as Frozone from the "Incredibles." During that escapade, he took to the microphone to proclaim: “Kick.com is the best streaming platform. Twitch, pay your employees. Slave labor is not good. Kick.com/DBR666. I’m creating great content. F*** Twitch.”
Jake Lucky highlighted DBR’s troubling behavior in a tweet, stating, “Fun fact, this is the same streamer who crashed the latest Halo Major dressed as Frozone, asked to be on the air, and then called them racially motivated for removing him from the property.”
DBR666’s antics did not stop there; he was also reported to have harassed the Fresh and Fit podcast’s Fresh, asking him to “f***” him, while pursuing xQc and suggesting he wanted to perform sexual acts in a disturbing plea for “clout.” Other notable figures—including Mizkif, Fousey, and Twitch CEO Dan Clancy—were also targeted by DBR’s inappropriate behavior at the event.
After these shocking events unfolded, DBR666 was swiftly removed from TwitchCon. This incident wasn’t an isolated case; just last month, he left a guinea pig with Ice Poseidon before fleeing the scene. However, he is not the only streamer facing backlash from the convention. Reports indicate that streamer Kick N3on was accused of insulting Twitch’s Vightingale, while others, including Turski and BigLoaaf, faced scrutiny for their actions during the event.
In response to his misconduct, DBR666 addressed his behavior on social media, stating, “I AM AN INDIVIDUAL, MY ACTIONS, RIGHT OR WRONG, DO NOT REPRESENT FOOTBALL. IF IT WAS THE SAME THING ON ANY PLATFORM, I WOULD ONLY BE LABELED AS ‘STREAMER.’ I HAVE BEEN BANNED FROM FOOTBALL AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT WHEN I HAVE TO RETURN TO SOCIAL MEDIA, I WILL BE BETTER.” He continued, “The point I’m trying to make is that there are a lot of wholesome, lovely streamers on Kick, but you people will never talk about them. Everyone waits for someone on Kick to do something bad to blame Kick. We are all human beings; our actions reflect only on us.”
Kick has since confirmed DBR666’s ban, with a spokesperson remarking that they are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all users. They acknowledged that “the actions of some individuals do not reflect the broader platform,” stating that several accounts have been suspended for violating their IRL streaming policies.
Kick co-founder and CEO Ed Craven also weighed in, recognizing the challenge of addressing inappropriate behavior at large events like TwitchCon while expressing gratitude for Twitch’s role in supporting creator communities.
As the community grapples with the fallout from TwitchCon, British streamer Gross Gore shared his disappointment regarding the negative perception created by some Kick streamers. He emphasized, “I’ve seen a lot of degenerate behavior from Kick streamers that made us look bad… it’s embarrassing and I’m disappointed. You’re also making the Kick staff look bad. Twitch looks at us and says that these Kick streamers are a cancer. You don’t have to act like a degenerate to get attention; just dedicate what you do, be passionate, and you will grow.”
DBR666’s ban, set to last two weeks, raises significant questions about accountability and behavior within the gaming and streaming community. As we await further clarification from Kick, it’s a stark reminder of the responsibility content creators have to foster a respectful and supportive environment for all.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow this developing story and the implications it holds for the future of eSports and streaming culture.
