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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Sehjal Gupta

What really happened between Stable Ronaldo and Kick CEO Ed Craven? Controversy explored as Twitch income and viewbot claims collide

Rani “Stable Ronaldo” has pushed back after Kick CEO Ed “Eddie” Craven accused him of inflating his Twitch numbers. The clash started soon after Twitch announced its new Plus Program in early February 2026. Many creators were upset about changes to the revenue split, and Stable Ronaldo was one of the loudest voices. During a live stream, he questioned why Twitch would move away from the simple 70/30 split that many streamers had relied on. Under the new Twitch Plus Program, creators now move through two levels. Level 1 offers a 60/40 net revenue split. Level 2 keeps the 70/30 split. Streamers must earn points over time to qualify for the higher tier.

Stable Ronaldo openly said he did not understand why a platform would make earning 70/30 harder for creators. Soon after those comments, Ed Craven made strong claims during a podcast. He accused Stable Ronaldo of using fake viewers to boost his numbers. He also claimed that former FaZe Clan member Nick “Lacy” had only about a hundred real viewers. The comments spread quickly across social media, turning a debate about Twitch revenue into a personal feud.

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