During the Twitch marathon of the streamers Cinna, Valkyrae, and Emiru, there was an incident in which the women were threatened by a supposed fan.
What was the situation like? The streamers Cinna and Valkyrae hosted a week-long streaming marathon on Twitch under the name “Sisathon.” On March 2, 2025, the two were at Santa Monica Pier with their friend and fellow streamer Emiru when they were approached by a man.
The supposed fan asked Emiru for her phone number and even made some sort of “proposal” to her. The streamers dismissed his advances with amusement, took a photo with the man, and moved on, but he followed them.
About 30 minutes later, there was a confrontation between the man and the group. He rushed towards the streamers, shouting that he would kill them on the spot. The streamers fled, and the stream ended abruptly.
As it later became known, the man allegedly attempted to retrieve something from his pocket, but it is not known whether it was a weapon.
Since then, all three streamers have spoken out: they are doing well, but they need time to process what happened. They also ask people not to search for the perpetrator themselves or to harass any suspects, but to let the police do their work.
Footage of the incident spread on social media, sparking a larger discussion about how female streamers are treated in the industry, as well as the reality of women’s lives.
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“It doesn’t matter how much I achieve”
How is this being discussed? Many fans are, of course, disappointed that the streaming marathon ended so abruptly and sadly. They condemn the man’s behavior and advise the streamers to hire security for such projects.
For example, YouTube streamer IShowSpeed is always surrounded by security during his IRL streams – and for good reason, as was evident during his visit to Norway.
Also, Twitch streamer QTCinderella emphasizes the importance of security in IRL streams. The police often do not do enough to protect women from stalkers, according to the streamer. However, a security service could save lives (via X).
A security service would likely be a good option for the streamers, but many women do not have this option. In a post from March 3, Valkyrae emphasizes that the situation in the stream only shows the reality that many women live in. Such things also happen constantly off-camera.
The streamer is particularly disappointed to see some of the reactions to the incident. Some people had previously criticized the stream for the streamers not doing anything and begging their fans for paid subscriptions – only to then exploit the incident for content.
Some even went so far as to accuse them of staging the situation. For Valkyrae, this reflects how women are treated in the industry. She writes: “I’ve learned that it doesn’t matter how much I achieve in this industry, or how hard I try to gain respect, some men will simply hate women and hold them responsible, no matter what the situation is.”
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Streamers end Subathon, ask for information
What’s next: Valkyrae and Cinna went live on March 3 in a short but emotional stream to properly conclude the streaming marathon. In it, they spoke in detail about the incident and reported in tears what happened after the end of the broadcast.
The streamers reportedly hid first in a store and later in a shed until the police arrived. Valkyrae promised to do everything in her power to find the perpetrator.
Since the perpetrator was visible in the stream, at least there were clear images of him. The streamers are still very grateful for any information.
Emiru, who was not present in the update stream, also spoke out on March 3 on X. She wrote: “I wish I could say that such an incident is one in a million, but the truth is that it is not. This is what life is like for girls. I hope people see what happened and realize how much this is the reality for women and content creators as a whole.”
So-called “IRL streams“ take place not in a stuffy gaming room but “in real life.” This often makes them unpredictable – entertaining for viewers, but also increases the potential for conflict.
When fans believe they have a friendly or even romantic connection with influencers, it’s referred to as parasocial relationships. These can lead to intrusive behavior or even stalking. Women in particular often criticize that not enough is done for their protection. Twitch streamer complains about stalkers, feels let down by politics: “Lives are at stake”
