Popular video game streamer Sketch, also known as Kylie Cox, is currently receiving an overwhelming wave of support from his fellow online creators after sexually explicit content featuring him surfaced over the weekend.
The sports world phenomenon behind the catchphrase “What’s up, brother?”, Cox posted a heartfelt video on Monday addressing the leaked content on the subscription platform OnlyFans. The content showed Cox engaging in sexual activities with another man.
During a livestream on Monday, Cox bravely admitted, “That was me. Two years ago, I did some stuff. I’m sorry if you’ve seen some of the stuff.”
The news of the leaked content has sparked discussions within the online streaming communities, particularly focusing on topics like homophobia and privacy. The video of Cox’s livestream has garnered over 875,000 views on Twitch and 22 million views on X, showcasing the widespread impact of this revelation.
Despite facing backlash and homophobic comments from some viewers and fellow streamers, many popular creators have come out in support of Cox, showing solidarity in the face of adversity. FaZe Banks, CEO of the FaZe Clan esports organization, expressed his unwavering support for Cox, highlighting their strong friendship.
Cox, who gained notoriety in the video game streaming world this year, quickly established himself as a fan favorite with over 1 million followers on Twitch and 2.1 million on TikTok. However, the fear of his past sex work being exposed loomed over him as his popularity soared.
In a emotional moment during the livestream, Cox thanked his parents, friends, and supporters for standing by him, emphasizing the importance of their intervention in helping him through this challenging time. He acknowledged the struggle he faced during his “dark time” of addiction problems but reassured his audience that he is a changed person now.
Despite the ongoing issue of image-based sexual abuse, Cox remains determined to continue his streaming career and move past this unfortunate incident. The support from his community and the encouragement from his peers have been vital in helping him navigate through this difficult time.
As Cox prepares to resume streaming on Twitch later this week, he expressed relief at finally addressing the situation and shedding the weight of his past struggles. The overwhelming outpouring of support serves as a testament to the resilience and camaraderie within the online streaming community.
