Dr Disrespect's Sponsors React to Twitch Ban Shock
Jun 25, 2024 4:54 PMDr Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm, has faced significant fallout following allegations that his 2020 Twitch ban was due to inappropriate messages sent to a minor. Gaming headset company Turtle Beach and gambling platform FanDuel have both ended partnerships with him. Additionally, his game development studio, Midnight Society, has severed ties with Beahm. Despite the allegations, Beahm maintains his innocence, citing legal obligations and claiming no wrongdoing was found in the settlement with Twitch. This controversy first surfaced when a former Twitch employee alleged Beahm was banned due to "sexting a minor."
What were the reasons behind Dr Disrespect's Twitch ban?The allegations suggest that Dr Disrespect, Guy Beahm, was banned from Twitch for sending inappropriate messages to a minor and attempting to meet up with her at TwitchCon. These claims were further supported by former Twitch employees. However, Beahm has denied any wrongdoing.
Background Information: Dr Disrespect is a prominent figure in the gaming industry, known for his high-energy streams and unique persona characterized by a distinctive mullet and sunglasses. His sudden Twitch ban in June 2020 left the gaming community in shock, mainly because the platform never provided a clear reason at the time. Beahm moved to YouTube for streaming following the ban but has consistently been a topic of discussions and speculations regarding the true reasons behind his removal from Twitch.
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