Dr Disrespect's Twitch Ban Triggered by Inappropriate Messages to a Minor, Reveals Streamer

Entertainment | June 25, 2024, 4:44 p.m.

Video game personality Dr Disrespect, also known as Guy Beahm, admitted sending inappropriate messages to a minor in 2017 and faced allegations of crossing boundaries with a minor on Twitch, the platform that banned him in 2020. Beahm, 42, initially denied the allegations stating nothing illegal occurred but later took responsibility for his actions, acknowledging the moral repercussions. The reports of the explicit messages and ban surfaced this week by Bloomberg News and the Verge, leading to the dissolution of some of Beahm's business partnerships. Despite settling a lawsuit with Twitch in 2022, Beahm's actions have caused backlash and terminated collaborations, including his own video game studio and gaming accessories company. Beahm's response, acknowledging fault but denying predatory behavior, has sparked discussion and controversy within the gaming community.