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KICK Studios head talks OTK partnership, community events, and what’s next Kick KICK Studios head talks OTK partnership, community events, and what’s next By Jared Wynne Adin Ross and FaZe Lacy embroiled in new drama, here’s what to know Kick Adin Ross and FaZe Lacy embroiled in new drama, here’s what to know By Khizar Mundia Drake Kick channel seemingly deleted, fans wonder if he’s gone for good Kick Drake Kick channel seemingly deleted, fans wonder if he’s gone for good By Khizar Mundia
Drake sparks talk that he may have beef with the co-owners of Kick Kick
Drake sparks talk that he may have beef with the co-owners of Kick Khizar Mundia Popular rapper Drake has publicly called out Kick co-owners Eddie Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and fans are now confused as to whether there’s real beef between the three. Drake is a significantly popular Canadian rapper who also streams on the livestreaming platform Kick, where has collaborated with such popular Kick streamers as Adin Ross and Félix “xQc” Lengyel. The rapper hosted a charity stream on Kick in April and is …
Adin Ross, MrBeast reveal just how much money they spend on security Kick
Adin Ross, MrBeast reveal just how much money they spend on security Khizar Mundia Kick streamer Adin Ross and new Kick entrant James “MrBeast” Donaldson discussed finances during a stream and both revealed to viewers how much they spend on security. Adin Ross is a prominent content creator and a big name name in the streaming industry, while MrBeast requires little in the way of introduction as one of the most successful content creators on the web. Both are at the top of their …
Ice Poseidon says he’s breaking up again with his girlfriend Kimmee, here’s why Kick
Ice Poseidon says he’s breaking up again with his girlfriend Kimmee, here’s why Khizar Mundia The streaming industry is rarely without drama, and in the latest reminder of that simple fact, Paul “Ice Poseidon” Denino is making waves among his fans for announcing live on stream that he broke up with his girlfriend Kimmee. Ice Posideon is a controversial streamer who primarily streams on Kick ever since he was permanently banned from competing platform Twitch. The streamer is regularly in the news and has done …
Kick bans Xenathewitch after scavenger hunt paintball incident goes viral Kick
Kick bans Xenathewitch after scavenger hunt paintball incident goes viral Khizar Mundia Controversial streamer Amaris “Xenathewitch” Xena has gone viral for shooting someone with a paintball gun on stream, and her actions have now led to Kick delivering a ban to her. Xena is a Kick streamer who is infamous for her at-times controversial words and deeds, and those deeds have led the platform to punish her for her latest transgression. The steamer’s previous incidences have included verbal altercations and spray-tagging vehicles …
MrBeast joins Kick to stream, aims to raise $5 million Kick MrBeast joins Kick to stream, aims to raise $5 million By Fariha Bhatti Kick streamer Zein sets new viewership record with huge boxing stream Kick Kick streamer Zein sets new viewership record with huge boxing stream By Khizar Mundia What Ed Craven’s new AI venture could one day mean for Stake and Kick Kick What Ed Craven’s new AI venture could one day mean for Stake and Kick By Fariha Bhatti
N3on confirms leaks, he’s leaving Kick for Twitch Kick
N3on confirms leaks, he’s leaving Kick for Twitch Fariha Bhatti Rangesh “N3on” Mutama has officially confirmed leaks regarding his move to streaming platform Twitch, following weeks of speculation about his potential departure from Kick. N3on had been teasing a possible exit from Kick during his streams, hinting that his recent broadcast might be his last on the platform. He also recently announced an indefinite break from streaming, fueling rumors that he was leaving Kick for good. He’s been with the …
Kick offered big stream deal to Adin Ross, iShowSpeed, Kai Cenat Kick
Kick offered big stream deal to Adin Ross, iShowSpeed, Kai Cenat Khizar Mundia Adin Ross revealed in a live stream that Kick CEO Eddie Craven had offered iShowSpeed, Kai Cenat, and Ross a multi-million dollar deal to stream on the Stake-backed platform. Kick is currently riding momentum in some streaming circles because of its greater profit share and the high potential of its partner program, which can increase streamers’ earning potential. The platform has also managed to outperform Twitch in the Spanish-speaking market …
Kick is overtaking Twitch in popularity for Spanish streamers Kick
Kick is overtaking Twitch in popularity for Spanish streamers Khizar Mundia Kick has become increasingly popular among streamers for a multitude of reasons, and its Spanish streams are evidently now even more popular than those on rival streaming platform Twitch. Kick has continuously proved itself as a worthy competitor to other older and more established streaming platforms. Whether it’s the higher earning potential for streamers or the sheer popularity of Kick, things have been trending up for the Stake-owned platform. Kick …
Multistreaming boosts Asmongold as the most-watched streamer Kick
Multistreaming boosts Asmongold as the most-watched streamer Khizar Mundia Popular Twitch streamer Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt has recently started multistreaming his content to Kick, and it looks like making more money isn’t the only benefit, as the platform has helped him to further entrench his position as the most-watched streamer. Asmongold is a popular streamer long based primarily on Twitch, usually in the news for his hard takes and blunt opinions. The content creator has been prominent on both Amazon-backed …
Asmongold shows Kick, Twitch revenue, which makes more money Khizar Mundia Kick Popular streamer Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt has started to multistream his content and he recently shared the revenue he earned from Kick and Twitch over 30 days, surprising viewers with the stark contrast in the money made between the two platforms. Asmongold is a popular content creator found on Twitch, YouTube, and now Kick after he began to multistream his content on Kick in June. The content creator highlighted the higher …
Kick reveals big money its Kick Partner Program has already paid Khizar Mundia Kick Kick’s new partner program has been receiving praise for the high amount of money it’s allowed creators to earn, and now the platform has revealed exactly how much money its partnered streamers have already made. Stake-backed streaming platform Kick’s biggest asset is the high revenue share it gives to its streamers. Kick’s partner program is another element that has helped many streamers earn greater amounts of money. Both platform veterans …
xQc reveals just how much money he has bet in gambling streams Olivia Richman Kick Felix “xQc” Lengyel is one of the most popular streamers on Kick and elsewhere, and he’s known for his gambling and betting streams that feature big wins and even bigger antics. Recently, xQc accidentally shared just how much he has actually bet through his gambling exploits. Formerly a professional Overwatch League player, xQc has become one of the biggest streamers in the world due to the combination of his FPS …
Here’s what Kick Bounties are and how they work Khizar Mundia Kick Kick Bounties are a new feature that encourages users to stream on the platform while potentially earning rewards in exchange for completing various gaming challenges. Kick has become massively popular among livestreaming platforms, with many streamers now switching to it or beginning to multistream on it. The platform continuously evolves and introduces features that make for a better experience for its streamers and viewers alike. The Kick Partner Program and …
Nmplol explains why OTK is now streaming on Kick Khizar Mundia Kick Content creation organization One True King surprisingly started streaming on Kick recently and fans now know why OTK decided to join the Stake-backed platform after a recent stream featuring Nmplol. OTK instantly became a hit among viewers upon its original debut because of the various personalities linked with the organization. OTK once boasted massive streamers including Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt and Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo, but many popular streamers have left OTK …
StableRonaldo joins Kick, here’s what we know so far Khizar Mundia Kick FaZe Clan streamer Rani “StableRonaldo” Netz has created a new Kick channel, officially joining the platform while sharing his streaming plans going forward. StableRonaldo’s gaming career started when he got his first gaming laptop at just 13 years old. The streamer started playing Call of Duty and Fortnite, even competing in a tournament for Epic’s Battle Royale. He made his first channel in 2016 but started uploading more content in …
FaZe Rug officially joins Kick, here’s what to know Khizar Mundia Kick Brian “FaZe Rug” Rafat Awadis has joined Kick and fans are curious why and what comes next for the popular streamer. FaZe Rug began streaming in 2008 when he created a YouTube channel with his brother. They didn’t upload many videos, and the channel eventually became inactive. The streamer then created his own channel in 2012 and started uploading Call of Duty gameplay. In 2013, he joined the popular content …
How much money does N3on make on Kick? Khizar Mundia Kick Rangesh “N3on” Mutama was asked live during stream about his highest Kick earnings in a single given month, and he surprised viewers by sharing just how much money he makes on Kick. N3on began his content creation career on YouTube by streaming NBA 2K and Fortnite gameplay. The content creator eventually started doing IRL streams and later moved to Kick. He has collaborated with many other content creators over the …
Asmongold compares Twitch and Kick earnings, which platform wins? Khizar Mundia Kick Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt displayed his Kick earnings for a two-day period during which he streamed two streams on the platform and compared them directly with his monthly Twitch revenue, and the results were stark. Twitch streamer Asmongold is a big name in the streaming world and the content creator has been exclusively streaming on the Amazon-backed platform for some time now. That’s why it came as a surprise to fans …
Tectone officially joins Kick, how much more money he’s making Khizar Mundia Kick Streamer John “Tectone” Robertson announced plans to multi-stream content and he’s now fulfilled his promise as he has officially joined Kick. Twitch streamer Tectone is a popular streamer who’s occasionally in the news for his at-times questionable content and other controversies. Despite that, the streamer has managed to stay on good terms with Twitch and boasts close to one million followers on the platform. The content creator recently expressed his …
As Asmongold officially joins Kick, is he leaving Twitch? Fariha Bhatti Kick Asmongold has officially joined Kick as a partnered streamer, and that has the content creator’s legion of fans speculating as to whether he might be leaving Twitch. Kick now makes it easier than ever for streamers to multistream, and Asmongold is just the latest to put the new feature to the test. After voicing interest in livestreaming across a variety of platforms including X, he’s now made his multistreaming debut …
Asmongold to multistream his content, may include Kick Khizar Mundia Kick Popular streamer Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt has stated his intentions to multistream content on multiple platforms in the near future, and that will include Kick. Asmongold is a known name in the streaming industry as the content creator has been around for some time and has amassed a significant following over the years. He dropped out of college to focus on his career as a streamer and was long best-known for …

Since its initial announcement in 2022, Kick has quickly becoming one of the biggest streaming platforms on the planet. Its notoriety is a product a variety of successes and controversies attached to the platform, and through it all, one thing has been firmly established: Kick is here to stay in the streaming space, and other platforms will have to continue contending with it as a result.

When was Kick launched?

Kick was originally brought about in October 2022, though the streaming platform didn’t go live as its users recognize today until December 2022, a short time later. The streaming platform immediately made a splash as a prominent alternative to popular competitors of the day, most especially Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch.

Kick was only the latest platform to make such an effort. YouTube Gaming had launched as an arm of the popular video hosting website YouTube in 2015 with similar intentions. One year later, technology giant Microsoft launched its own streaming platform, Mixer, as an entry into the growing competition.

Both YouTube Gaming and Mixer made waves in the livestreaming space by signing content creators to exclusivity contracts worth big money, intended to carve chunks of audience away from Twitch. But YouTube Gaming folded in 2019, and Mixer followed it just one year later. Twitch was again left relatively unchallenged.

That changed when Kick was announced in 2022. Funded by gambling giant Stake, Kick was the next platform in line to challenge Twitch’s dominance in the streaming space. And the new platform had a plan for that competition.

Kick offers better deals to streamers

Seeking to make its own mark in the streaming world, Kick would go on to announce a very generous 95/5 split of channel subscription revenue towards streamers. This was a major change relative to the established norm, as Twitch was known for taking significant cuts of any revenue its streamers managed to create. By offering so much better a percentage, Kick instantly made itself an attractive destination for many streamers whether they were new to content creation or established names.

Established names were also central to Kick’s strategy. In 2023, the platform’s first full year of formal operations, Kick signed deals with some of the biggest content creators associated with Twitch. These deals were made with a broad variety of streamers who appealed to different audiences.

Notable names included former Overwatch pro Felix “xQc” Lengyel, world-ranked chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, popular content creator Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa, Fortnite pro and former 100 Thieves streamer Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff, and others.

Kick was able to support itself through these aggressive signings and generous revenue splits in large part because the platform is not required by its owners at Stake to be profitable. Rather, Kick is operated as a loss leader, a project that operates at a deficit but is relied on for its community outreach and overall marketing potential.

Looser moderation draws some streamers, users to Kick

Kick has also established a reputation for having looser moderation than that of rival platform Twitch. While Twitch has often gotten into hot water for its inconsistent moderation policies regarding its streamers, Kick sought to lower the moderation barrier and allow content creators more freedom to express themselves.

This led to the migration of some popular streamers who had fallen out of favor with Twitch, including Adin Ross and Steven “Destiny” Bonnell.

While this broader freedom has been welcomed by some streamers and their fans, others in the streaming community have criticized Kick for some of the content allowed on the platform. This has led to multiple reevaluations and clarifications on the part of Kick, though it continues to be a more open platform in its moderating policies than does Twitch.

Kick has also separated itself by being welcoming of gambling and betting streams so long as the games are played in regions in which they’re legally allowed. The platform has made additional inroads internationally and with non-English -language streams. Some of the platform’s most popular content creators, including Luis “Westcol” Alvarez, stream in Spanish or other languages besides English, and the platform has seen significant growth in Latin America and Middle Eastern regions.

Now multiple years into its operation, Kick has made it clear that the platform is in it for the long haul, and its growing number of streamers and overall users speak to that reality.