By Sagar V. Mankar Back in 2020, the gaming community was rocked when Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm, one of Twitch’s biggest stars, was suddenly and permanently banned from the platform. The kicker? Nobody knew why.
A year later, he initiated legal action against Twitch, claiming that the ban had not only cost him money but had also inflicted substantial harm upon his reputation
Despite the settlement reached between Dr Disrespect and Twitch outside of court in 2022, neither party has admitted guilt or revealed the true reasons behind this shocking decision.
But now, the silence has been broken, and the internet is buzzing with speculation.
What New Allegations Have Surfaced?
According to a former Twitch employee, Cody Conners, Dr. Disrespect was allegedly banned because he got caught sexting a minor in the then-existing Twitch whispers product.
Conners further claimed that the streamer was even “trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon.”
How Has Dr Disrespect Responded?
The Doc isn’t taking these accusations lying down.
He’s already fired back, refuting the claims and stating that the matter was settled with no wrongdoing recognized.
In fact, he claims Twitch paid out his entire contract.
“I get it, it’s a hot topic but this has been settled, no wrongdoing was acknowledged and they paid out the whole contract,” he said on X.
Why Are These Allegations Coming to Light Now?
The timing of these revelations has raised eyebrows across the gaming community.
Some speculate that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) might have expired, allowing former Twitch employees to spill the tea.
As Game artist Del Walker pointed out that many NDAs last for four years, which lines up with the timing of Dr Disrespect’s ban in June 2020.
Walker said, “I know many NDAs are listed at 4 years – his Ban was June 2020.”
What Do Other Industry Insiders Say About the Situation?
The allegations have prompted responses from various figures in the streaming and gaming world:
Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslau, a well-known industry insider, cryptically tweeted, “I didn’t lie,” referring to his initial statements about Dr Disrespect’s ban in 2020, where he claimed to know the reasons but couldn’t disclose them.
Journalist Nathan Grayson claimed to have heard similar explanations from multiple sources, though he emphasized they were secondhand sources.
Another journalist Mikhail Klimentov has commented on the challenges journalists faced while investigating Beahm’s ban which is shrouded by corporate confidentiality and legal constraints.
Robert Bowling, from Dr Disrespect’s game studio, stated he was “now aware” of the situation and was “dealing with it.”
Former Twitch employee Zachary Diaz expressed relief that the information was “finally out there.”
Meanwhile, a good friend of Doc, NICKMERCS pointed out, “Until we know more, until we know them as fact, until they’ve been proven as evidence, what are we talking about?”
While the allegations are serious, it’s important to remember that they remain unproven at this time.
What’s Next for Dr Disrespect?
Despite the controversy, Dr Disrespect seems determined to carry on.
He’s announced plans to continue streaming Elden Ring, demonstrating his resolve to maintain his online presence in the face of these allegations.
Is This Dr Disrespect’s First Brush with Controversy?
Far from it! The Doc has a history of controversial incidents:
- In 2019, he was banned from Twitch for streaming in a bathroom at E3.
- In 2017, he took a break from streaming after admitting to infidelity.
- He’s faced accusations of racism in the past.
The Dr Disrespect saga continues to unfold, and we’ll be watching with bated breath to see how it all shakes out. Stay tuned, gamers!