Kick Responds to YourRage’s Allegations of Unpaid Earnings on the Platform

In a surprising turn of events, popular streamer YourRage has made his return to Twitch after a stint with Kick, citing alleged missed payments as the catalyst for his decision. According to YourRage, the platform has not compensated him for the last two months of his contract, a claim that Kick’s leadership has disputed.

YourRage, who made headlines with his August 2023 partnership with FaZe Clan and subsequent move to Kick alongside major streamers such as xQc and Adin Ross, announced his departure from FaZe Clan less than a year later, attributing his exit to a toxic atmosphere within the organization.

In December 2024, during an exciting segment at the Streamer Awards, he unveiled his unexpected return to Twitch, a decision that shocked the streaming community but thrilled his fanbase.

Homecoming pic.twitter.com/0Fgd8Ibg07

— FaZe YourRAGE (@YourRAGEz) December 8, 2024

While fans were eager to support his latest career chapter, there appears to be more complexity behind Rage’s return than initially visible.

YourRage Discusses His Exit from Kick

In a candid discussion, YourRage revealed that Kick allegedly failed to finalize his last two payments, despite having a new contract offer that included a higher salary. He addressed the situation directly to Kick’s CEO, Eddie Craven, expressing his frustrations.

Rage explained, “I was going to re-sign with Kick. Can I tell y’all why I made my decision? …Eddie, [we gotta have a dialogue]. I hope it’s not smoke,” he said, suggesting tension between himself and the platform’s leadership.

He elaborated, stating, “I still haven’t gotten paid my last payment or two from Kick. I ain’t gon’ cap. It’s December.” Even with a financial incentive to return to Kick, he felt disconnected from his audience, leading him to ultimately choose Twitch.

YourRAGE reveals that KICK hasn’t paid him the last 2 months of his deal that he was owed for 👀 pic.twitter.com/wxzsd35J9z

— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) December 9, 2024

YourRage discussed the personal cost of his situation, mentioning a significant financial loss of around $50,000 through gambling, and described his current financial state as “broke.” He emphasized that despite the monetary allure from Kick, he prioritized the happiness of his audience on Twitch.

Interestingly, Rage also mentioned plans to maintain a future relationship with Kick, expressing his desire to launch a podcast that would be streamed exclusively on the platform, contingent on approval from Craven.

Kick Responds to YourRage’s Allegations

In light of Rage’s allegations, Kick co-founder Bijan Tehrani quickly refuted claims of withholding payments. He stated via social media, “This isn’t true. Only had one invoice pending, and purely due to sending us an incorrect invoice and never replying back to our email to correct that invoice.”

This isn’t trueOnly had 1 invoice pending & purely due to sending us an incorrect invoice & never replying back to our email to correct that invoice.

— Bijan Tehrani (@BijanTehrani) December 9, 2024

This development unfolds against a backdrop of change at Kick, as fellow streamer Adin Ross announced his departure from the platform too, indicating a potential shift in the streaming landscape as creators reevaluate their commitments.

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