Since his ban from Twitch, there has been speculation that the streamer Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm might switch to Kick. In the past, there have been alleged contacts between the streamer and the controversial streaming platform, but DrDisrespect reportedly wanted too much money. Now both Kick and DrDisrespect have made disparaging remarks about each other.
Here’s the situation: Since his ban from Twitch in the summer of 2020, DrDisrespect has streamed on YouTube without an exclusive contract.
After his latest scandal, his YouTube channel is no longer even monetized.
The platform Kick, with strong ties to online gambling, could have theoretically always been a possible place for DrDisrespect to stream.
DrDisrespect flirted with Kick in 2023, wanted $50 million for a switch
What was known so far: Around the time when Kick signed xQc for about $100 million in June 2023, rumors circulated that DrDisrespect wanted to move to Kick. However, he demanded $50 million as a minimum sum he wanted to earn.
The deal did not materialize. The CEO of Kick, Edward Craven, stated that he is a huge fan of DrDisrespect and would be happy to collaborate with him. They were in talks with the team.
Later, it was reported that Kick was willing to pay DrDisrespect around $10 million.
Here is the new information: The streamer Adin Ross, who is closely associated with Kick, has now said: At that time, an agreement was close with DrDisrespect, but he asked for such a ridiculously high amount that someone at Kick laughed, and the negotiations broke down (via kick).
DrDisrespect should have taken the deal back then, after his new scandal, he can’t get a contract anywhere anymore, Ross complained. Moreover, Kick no longer spends such high sums. Kick had made DrDisrespect a “very good offer” back then.
Signing DrDisrespect would be a waste of money
What the CEO of Kick says: Casino man and Kick co-founder Ed Craven was asked in a recent interview about DrDisrespect and whether signing the streamer is an option. After all, he must be available for a low price now that his YouTube channel is no longer monetized.
But Craven clearly stated: Signing DrDisrespect would be pointless at this time and a “waste of money.” (via Dexerto)
Craven hinted that signing him would do more harm than good for Kick.
DrDisrespect: I would rather quit than switch to Kick
What DrDisrespect says: He doesn’t love Kick anymore either. The streamer stated on Twitter on October 15 that he would rather quit streaming than switch to Kick. His community is the best, and he would never bring them there.
He suggests that Kick is constantly talking about him to stay relevant.
This poker over streamer contracts was much hotter a few years ago than it is now. Before the global economic crisis and before Mixer closed, there were several platforms that pushed each other in bidding wars for big streamers. Clever streamers have always wanted to profit from this: MontanaBlack announces Twitch contract – Wants to know, “who loves him the most”
