Stream Sniper Targets Valkyrae and Friends

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Summary

  • Valkyrae, Emiru, and Cinna faced harassment from a stream sniper during their Sis-A-Thon IRL stream.
  • The group decided to end the marathon early, but have confirmed that they are safe.
  • Stream snipers pose a serious threat to streamers during IRL streams, often causing safety concerns.

During their shared IRL stream (Sis-A-Thon), popular Twitch streamers Valkyrae, Emiru, and Cinna encountered an unwelcome intruder known as a “stream sniper.” This disturbing event took place during the week-long marathon, which was initially organized to celebrate Valkyrae’s return to Twitch but has since transformed into a collaborative project.

Starting on February 25, Valkyrae and Cinna have been broadcasting their Sis-A-Thon event on their individual Twitch channels. So far in these streams, they’ve engaged in enjoyable activities and amusing challenges with their friends, many of whom are well-known Twitch streamers like Pokimane and Ludwig. Originally planned to continue until March 3, the marathon had to be concluded a day early following an incident at the Santa Monica Pier.

On March 2, Valkyrae, Cinna, and Emiru spent their live stream on Twitch socializing in various spots, wrapping up their day at the Santa Monica Pier. Later, they encountered a viewer who aggressively requested their phone numbers, even going down on one knee to propose singing for them when turned down. The man became persistent, stating he would persistently follow them until he got their contact details. This made them uncomfortable, and they quickly departed. The man attempted to approach them again but was stopped by security and the streamers’ team. Footage of this incident has circulated on social media platforms, causing concern among viewers. However, Valkyrae and Cinna assured everyone that they were safe and postponed Sis-A-Thon to take some time to cope with the distressing encounter.

Streamers and Fans React to Sis-A-Thon Stream Sniper Incident

Following the conclusion of their live stream, numerous fans extended their warm regards to Valkyrae, Cinna, and Emiru following the alarming incident, also expressing their relief that no one was physically injured. QTCinderella even disclosed the website of her trusted security firm, whom she contacts for safety during her own streams and events like the Streamer Awards, with the aim of assisting other streamers. Furthermore, several content creators spoke up in defense of Valkyrae, Cinna, and Emiru when trolls falsely accused them of exploiting the situation for attention.

Although IRL streams are widely popular, they unfortunately tend to draw a large number of stream snipers due to their ability to track creators’ real-time locations. Creators such as Emiru have expressed concerns in the past about doing IRL streams, fearing overzealous fans who could potentially stalk them in public places. Additionally, many creators have shared harrowing experiences that occur during live streaming, including accidents and instances of swatting.

One instance where stream sniping reached extreme levels is the Sis-A-Thon incident involving Valkyrae and Cinna. Such individuals will go to great lengths to catch the attention of their favorite streamers, regrettably, this type of behavior is prevalent among female Twitch streamers, often occurring off-camera. This incident might lead Valkyrae and Cinna to temporarily avoid live-streaming events in real life, but they’ve got plans for a future brunch stream with friends instead.

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2025-03-03 22:34