Dr Disrespect is not only one of the most popular YouTube streamers going at the moment, but he has something of a controversial reputation, often being very vocal about his criticisms of video games. After being banned from Twitch more than a year ago, the Doc recently mentioned how he'd known the reason for months, revealing that he knew why the banhammer came down on him and his videos. On top of that, he has also spoken frankly about how the aftermath has made it difficult for him to partner up with big companies.
In his latest YouTube video, Dr Disrespect laments how being banned from Twitch's platform has had an impact on his ability to work with companies like Disney or Nike, saying that it's affected him from a business perspective, as well as from a financial one, adding that his income is only a quarter of what he was making through Twitch. He added that Google searching his name brings up the news about his banning, believing that such headlines are the reason why he's struggling to work with huge companies. He concluded his statement by saying that it "f***ing sucks!"
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Dr Disrepect's banning from Twitch has caused quite a stir over the last year or so. With the ban being permanent, there were some uncertainties as to why he was kicked off the platform in the first place. One theory suggested that him being a high profile streamer who earns a lot from Twitch, his removal meant the streaming company could bring in more, smaller content creators instead of paying for one big star. However, those were only speculations, and nothing has been proved on that front.
It's not unusual for the Doc to make headlines in the media. His brash opinions on certain video games often catch the attention of the community. Just recently, Dr Disrespect criticized the reveal for Call of Duty: Vanguard, having been let down by the teaser, saying that he would have preferred some hands-on action, rather than just a "cinematic" experience.
Given that the Doc is now starting his own video game company, in which he plans to make a vertical Battle Royale title, it seems as though the moustachio'd champion gamer is making the most of his time away from Twitch. With his YouTube channel at a lofty 3.46 million subscribers, it begs the question of just how much bigger he could become if Disney and other huge companies would partner with him were it not for the controversy.
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