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- Sneako was banned from YouTube, Twitch and Kick within a few days in late October 2024.
- Looks like Twitch's ban is permanent.
- The streamer's Rumble content, which has long been accused of hate, is what prompted at least one of those three bans.
Nicolas “Nico” Kenn De Balinthazybetter known by his online name Sneakowas banned YouTubeTwitch and Kick in a span of just a few days. This turn of events adds to the former YouTuber's string of controversies.
Sneako is a 26-year-old streamer who has been making content since 2013 and has gained attention for his commentary on cultural and societal issues. He has a large, predominantly conservative fan base, having previously amassed over 2 million subscribers on YouTube, as well as significant followings on other social media platforms. In 2022, his YouTube channel was banned after the Google-owned service was found to be spreading misinformation related to the 2020 US election and COVID-19 vaccines, as Sneako himself later confirmed. Although the suspension was characterized as permanent, it was unexpectedly lifted a year later on October 20, 2024.
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However, Sneako's YouTube channel was banned again a few hours later. The exact circumstances of this development are unclear, but the rapid re-ban of his account after reinstatement suggests that the initial unsuspension may have been a mistake. The fact that the former YouTuber hasn't posted anything on his channel during this brief comeback aligns with this theory.
Sneako was banned from Twitch a day after being re-banned on YouTube
A day later, Sneako was also banned from Twitch. Initial reports suggest that this suspension is permanent. Twitter fan account Sneako Updates shared a screenshot of the streamer's alleged ban notice, which states that his channel has been suspended indefinitely due to “extremely hateful conduct” that occurred “outside of Twitch services.”
Sneako kicked out of Kick, allegedly for anti-Semitic sentiments
Soon after, Sneako was also kicked from Kick, who suspended his account on October 23 while he was broadcasting himself talking to random people. While the exact reasons for these recent suspensions remain unclear, some social media users are speculating that Sneako's ban may be related to the content on his Rumble channel. There, he was repeatedly accused of promoting misogynistic and anti-Semitic sentiments and giving a platform to various controversial figures.
Sneako has also previously stirred controversy by defending Andrew Tate's alleged crimes, including his alleged act of confiscating the passports of sex trafficking victims. On the subject, he once said that Tate's alleged victims “did not know how to obey.” Given that track record, many social media users welcomed his latest trio of bans, saying they hoped they were all permanent. Sneako will plausibly increase his Rumble content now that he's been deplatformed from some of the biggest video services on the internet. Previously, he was also banned from Instagram.
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