DJ Akademiks has reportedly been banned from Twitch following a highly controversial conversation he had with a 15-year-old streamer, sparking intense backlash across social media.
Twitch Takes Action
On January 28, Twitch disabled Akademiksâ channel, displaying a message that reads: âThis channel is currently unavailable due to a violation of Twitchâs community guidelines or terms of service.â
Speculation arose that Twitch banned Akademiks following a call he made to Adin Ross during a livestream. Ross was permanently banned from Twitch in 2023, further fueling theories about the platformâs decision.
The Inappropriate Exchange
The controversy erupted after Akademiks engaged in a conversation with a 15-year-old streamer, known as NourGXD, during a Fortnite stream. During the broadcast, Akademiks made numerous inappropriate remarks, pushing boundaries that many considered unacceptable.
âYo, if [PlaqueBoy] Max said he wanted to try f*cking a dude, will you let him fuck you?â he questioned the teen. As Nour expressed discomfort by replying, âno,â Akademiks escalated things further, pressing, âWhy not?â
He continued making explicit comments, including speaking about being âinsideâ the boy and asking if he would âsmashâ a fellow streamerâs older sister. Nour immediately called out the remarks as âgrooming,â asserting, âIâm 15. Sheâs above 18.â
Meek Millâs Public Warning
The incident caught the attention of rapper Meek Mill, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to warn parents about Akademiks’ platform.
âIf youâre a parent go get ya kids phone and block this man heâs grooming children with a very large platform that âkidsâ like⌠also attempts to ruin Black families and Black success daily. âVILLAIN IN THE VILLAGE.ââ
Meek continued, condemning Akademiksâ influence:
âAt that point, heâs an extremist! This the guy spreading false info on Black culture. This âdiabolical workââI see why he wants us all to appear gay and discredit Black successful men daily! This better be AI!!!â
Akademiksâ Response and Attempted Justification
As criticism mounted, Akademiks issued an apology, describing his remarks as âregrettable.â
âI am wrong. I will be better. This is a teachable moment for me,â he stated.
However, in a follow-up defense, he attempted to justify his comments:
âBro, itâs a dude. If it was a woman, it would be very different⌠Thatâs like the little bro. I used to teach my cousin even when he was underage like, âYo, n-gga. You donât got a girl?ââ
Akademiks then dismissed the backlash, claiming his influence remains intact:
âIâm still the biggest, pause. You canât cancel what you didnât build.â
Final Thoughts
The Twitch ban marks a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding DJ Akademiks, with many calling for further action beyond platform restrictions. As the backlash continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this will impact his future in digital media.