Rumble has joined forces with Kick in declining to extend a streaming contract to Dr Disrespect after expressing initial interest for him to create content on their platform.
Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm, experienced a significant fallout in June, losing numerous friendships, sponsorships, and streaming partnerships after former Twitch employees disclosed that he was banned due to sending inappropriate private messages to a minor.
In a now-deleted tweet, Beahm admitted to the allegations but later accused Twitch of intentionally orchestrating his ban, insisting that the messages cited to justify the ban were taken “out of context”during his comeback on YouTube.
Before the circumstances surrounding his ban became public, several platforms, including the free speech site Rumble, expressed interest in signing him.
“We’re open to collaborating with anyone who wants to produce authentic content and share without limitations,” they stated.
DrDisrespect won’t be getting anything from Kick or even Rumble anytime soonhttps://t.co/yr1xWu4GG6
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) October 13, 2024
Fast forward to the present, and it appears that Dr Disrespect has no offers forthcoming. According to unnamed sources, journalist Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslau indicated that a deal with Rumble is not likely any time soon.
This news follows days after Edward Kraven, co-founder of Kick, dismissed the possibility of engaging in a contract with Doc, stating, “Pursuing a deal with Dr Disrespect, considering finances and business logic right now, is not sensible.”
Shortly thereafter, Beahm criticized the platform, stating he would “retire before even thinking about streaming on Kick.”
“The community I have is unmatched… I wouldn’t consider taking it there. There’s a reason my name keeps circulating. Think about it,” he remarked.
Adin Ross later challenged Dr Disrespect, alleging that he actually had an offer on the table before the controversy with Twitch but chose to reject it.
This coincides with Beahm’s earlier statements. In May 2024, he revealed he had declined a $10M yearly contract from Kick, asserting that he valued himself at $50M instead.
Doc explained everything he is working on to justify that $50 million pic.twitter.com/dMxVILKK1L
— dexerto (@dexerto) May 29, 2024
“The community here is incredibly strong. We’ve made our mark,” he noted regarding his YouTube streaming. “The statistics speak for themselves. We’re thriving, feeling fantastic. I’m cruising through life with multiple Lamborghinis. There’s no hurry on my end.”
Since the revelation about the ban, YouTube has demonetized Doc, and although he has reapplied, his monetization status remains unaddressed.
With no offers from Kick or Rumble on the horizon, it appears that Beahm is unlikely to transition from YouTube soon, despite being dependent on viewer donations for his income.
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