Adin Ross Reacts to Dr Disrespect’s Kick Comments

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Adin Ross Reacts to Dr Disrespect's Kick Comments

Key Takeaways

  • Dr Disrespect rejected a $10 million offer from Kick, asking for $50 million instead.
  • Dr Disrespect has stated that he has no desire to move to Kick.
  • Adin Ross claims Disrespect was interested in joining Kick before the controversy.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of virtual battles under my belt, I can’t help but feel a twinge of sympathy for Dr Disrespect in this whole saga. He’s been a stalwart in the gaming world, and his high-stakes negotiating tactics are as legendary as his two-toned mohawk.

Adin Ross, a well-known streamer and co-owner of Kick, has addressed Dr Disrespect’s recent remarks about avoiding content creation on Twitch’s rival platform. Being a figure of controversy in the content creation world, Ross joined Kick shortly after its launch and publicly declared his ownership stake in the company back in early 2024.

Lately, Ed Craven, co-founder of Kick, shared that the platform has no intention of partnering with YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect. In an interview with Dexerto, the CEO explained that due to the recent uproar surrounding the content creator, a streaming deal would be illogical and potentially damaging for Kick, stating it would be “a waste of money.” Dr Disrespect replied that he’d rather retire than stream on Kick.

According to Adin Ross, Doc’s perspective on joining Kick wasn’t always what it appears. During a recent livestream, Ross stated that Dr Disrespect was genuinely interested in joining Kick. He even suggested he could provide evidence to back up his claims if needed. Before the allegations against Dr Disrespect of messaging a minor surfaced, leading to his Twitch ban, the streamer had reportedly been in talks with Kick about moving to their platform, Ross emphasized.

Did Dr Disrespect Miss His Chance to Move to Kick?

According to Ross, the price Dr Disrespect demanded for signing with Kick was so high that it caused laughter at Kick, as reported during a livestream when rumors about his move were circulating. At that time, Dr Disrespect himself had mentioned needing $50 million to join Kick, while they had only offered $10 million, which he deemed insufficient. Adin Ross added that Dr Disrespect should have accepted the offer when it was made because Kick is no longer as generous with streamer contracts. However, given the recent controversy, Ross stated that now Dr Disrespect might struggle to find any deal at all.

Dr Disrespect’s expectations at the time may have been due to inflated numbers that began surfacing after Kick signed an incredible $100 million deal to entice popular streamer xQc to the platform. At the time, creator Trainwreck pointed out that many of these figures were exaggerated and were inhibiting Kick’s ability to make actual, more reasonable deals.

It’s been evident since the beginning that Ross has access to confidential information regarding the streaming platform Kick, as he is acquainted with its co-founders. Last October, Eddie Craven, CEO of Kick, presented Adin Ross a Rolls Royce for his birthday. The content creator has shared details about potential deals and internal issues at the company on occasion. Nevertheless, without concrete evidence, it can never be known for certain whether Ross was ever genuinely interested in streaming on Kick.

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2024-10-17 13:44