A recent incident involving Twitch streamer RaKai has resulted in a two-year suspension from the platform. The 17-year-old was observed during a live stream inside a Walmart, where he picked up a bouquet of flowers and gifted it to a woman without making a purchase.
Details of RaKai’s Ban
On December 2, 2023, RaKai took to his X account to share a screenshot of the notification he received regarding the ban. The alert noted that he was suspended for “Illegal Activities,” with the suspension set to last 730 days. This means he will be eligible to return on December 2, 2027.
Reactions from Twitch and Community
El-Balad reached out to Twitch for comments about the ban but has yet to receive a response. RaKai’s behavior is not the only instance of streamers facing scrutiny over theft allegations. Another streamer, Nina Lin, was recently banned after viewers accused her of failing to scan a steak during a self-checkout at Target.
Nina Lin’s Controversial Remarks
In response to the accusations, Lin made several bold statements during her stream. She asserted that the loss of a steak wouldn’t impact Target’s finances. Lin’s comments included:
- “I’m telling you, bro, even if it was the steaks … ain’t nobody missing no f*ing money.”
- “Target is not losing no type of f*ing money from some steaks.”
- “I got these from Target too, guys. Guess how much I paid? Free-99.”
Lin appeared to embrace the controversy, sharing on her Instagram Story that she was enjoying her time despite the backlash, stating, “Let em dick ride mis mad they got rage baited.”
Conclusion
The events surrounding RaKai and Nina Lin reflect ongoing challenges within the streaming community, particularly regarding public behavior and its consequences. As both streamers navigate the aftermath of their bans, the Twitch community continues to observe closely.
