The Latest Breaking News from KICK

The disturbing rise of Clavicular: how a looksmaxxer turned his ‘horror story’ into fame

His gonzo argot of ‘mogging’ and ‘jestermaxxing’ masks a malign chauvinist philosophy, and his audience keeps growing

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Why did Larry Wheels slap DeenTheGreat during Kick livestream? Viral moment explained

A livestream featuring Larry Wheels, DeenTheGreat, and Rampage Jackson turned viral after a tense moment ended in a slap on February 16, 2026. The clip, shared widely on social media, showed rising tension during a conversation outside a restaurant. The incident sparked debate online while also bringing renewed attention to…

The Times of India · Feb 17

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

Stable Ronaldo criticized Twitch’s new Plus Program revenue split in February 2026. Kick CEO Ed Craven then accused him of using fake viewers. Ronaldo responded by showing Twitch analytics, revealing over $265,000 earned in January 2026. He denied the claims and questioned Craven’s leadership, while also alleging Kick once offered…

The Times of India · Feb 17

xQc sparks controversy after saying MrBeast does not deserve a spot on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore

During a recent Kick livestream, xQc sparked controversy by arguing that MrBeast does not deserve a place on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore. He claimed early creators built the platform without funding or strong monetization tools, unlike today’s stars. xQc also said many people misunderstand the Mount Rushmore concept, insisting it should…

The Times of India · Feb 8

Nick Fuentes shocked as Kick ends partnership just days after approval

Online streamer Nicholas J. Fuentes saw his Kick partnership abruptly revoked just days after approval, sparking concerns over the platform's opaque policies. Despite boasting significant viewership, Fuentes received no explanation for the sudden termination. This incident highlights a pattern of inconsistent decisions on emerging platforms, leaving creators questioning transparency and…

The Times of India · Feb 2

Clavicular reveals how Kick’s creator incentive program powered his massive January payout

Kick streamer Clavicular revealed his January 2026 earnings, showing he made $110,674.67 on Kick. More than 90 percent came from the Kick Creator Incentive Program, not subscriptions or donations. The figures highlight why KCIP has become a major draw for high-visibility streamers seeking higher, view-based payouts.

The Times of India · Jan 30

Two French streamers in custody over death during live broadcast

Two French streamers were taken into custody on Tuesday, prosecutors said, as part of an investigation into the on-camera death of streamer Raphaël Graven in August 2025 following a 12-day marathon of abuse broadcast via the Kick platform.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28

Lacari suspended by Twitch, permanently banned on Kick after serious on-stream violation

Popular streamer Lacari received a seven-day Twitch suspension and a permanent Kick ban after accidentally displaying links to illegal and sensitive material, including CSAM, during a live stream. Despite his apology and entry into a porn addiction recovery program, the incident highlights the severe consequences of on-stream mistakes and differing…

The Times of India · Jan 25

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Deported: What's Next For The Blacklisted Russian Vlogger After His Philippine Exit?

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has been deported and blacklisted from the Philippines.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says

Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15