Kick Co-Founder claps back at Twitch DjWheat: Streaming platform feud reignites following Adin Ross ‘Kim Jong Un’ drama – The ongoing streaming wars have flared up once again as Kick co-founder Bijan Tehrani fired back at former Twitch executive DjWheat. This clash comes in the midst of controversy surrounding Adin Ross’s recent stream, which featured a Kim Jong Un impersonator. The heated exchange sheds light on the ongoing debate over the types of content and personalities allowed on the Kick platform.
On September 20, Adin Ross made headlines by going live with a Kim Jong Un impersonator, claiming his desire to travel to North Korea for a live stream with the political leader. This unconventional stream also featured controversial commentator, Andrew Tate, drawing an astounding 300,000 live viewers on the Kick platform at its peak.
Kick Co-Founder claps back at Twitch DjWheat: Streaming platform feud reignites following Adin Ross ‘Kim Jong Un’ drama
Adin Ross’s stream triggered a flurry of online controversy, raising questions about the types of personalities and content Kick permits on its platform. The unprecedented stream even caught the attention of DjWheat, a former Twitch figurehead, who added his voice to the discourse.
Your business is a simulation. https://t.co/twGTSL6tsn
— djWHEAT (@djWHEAT) September 21, 2023
DjWheat, who previously served as Twitch’s Director of Creator Development for over a decade before departing the company in 2022, took to Twitter to respond to Kick’s tweet about Adin Ross’s stream. In his response, DjWheat cryptically remarked, “Your business is a simulation.”
Bijan Tehrani, co-founder of Kick, wasted no time in responding to DjWheat’s comment with a succinct “Rent free.” This terse reply encapsulated Tehrani’s stance on DjWheat’s criticism of Kick.
— djWHEAT (@djWHEAT) September 21, 2023
Despite the apparent tension, DjWheat didn’t take the situation too seriously. In response to Tehrani’s retort, the former Twitch executive posted a meme with the caption “Mad,” injecting a touch of humor into the exchange.
Kick also joined the banter, telling DjWheat to “enjoy the show” and highlighting that he follows the company on X/Twitter. DjWheat responded with a GIF of actor Nick Offerman making an “I see you” gesture towards the camera.
This recent exchange isn’t the first time DjWheat has expressed concerns about Kick. In 2022, he referred to the platform as a “sham,” underscoring his ongoing scrutiny of the streaming service.
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