Dr Disrespect joins Rumble after Twitch ban and YouTube de-monetization
- Dr Disrespect was banned from Twitch in 2020 after signing a multi-million dollar exclusivity deal.
- He subsequently turned to YouTube, where he faced de-monetization and had his appeal denied.
- His move to Rumble represents a critical opportunity for him to sustain his streaming career.
In the United States, Dr Disrespect, known as Herschel 'Guy' Beahm, has decided to transition to Rumble, a right-wing streaming platform, after facing significant challenges in his streaming career. He was banned from Twitch in 2020 without clear reasons shortly after securing a lucrative exclusivity deal. Reports later surfaced indicating the ban was linked to inappropriate communications with a minor, which Beahm denied, asserting there were no 'real intentions' behind his messages. Following his ban, Dr Disrespect turned to YouTube, but he faced a suspension of monetization and ultimate denial of his appeal to rejoin the partner program, further diminishing his income avenues. Amidst dropping sponsors and terminated partnerships, Beahm's shift to Rumble was seen as one of his last options to continue earning from streaming, as speculation arose that he might seek refuge on Kick, which ultimately rejected the idea of a partnership due to business considerations. Rumble's confirmation of Dr Disrespect's joining reveals plans for a mix of free and paid content while he also takes an advisory role in building the Rumble Gaming community.