Dr Disrespect's Bold Move to Rumble Gaming as Co-Owner Sparks Controversy
Dr Disrespect, the enigmatic gaming personality, has made headlines once again with his latest career move. After much speculation, it has been confirmed that he is joining Rumble Gaming, making it the third platform he will stream on since his ban from Twitch in 2020.
The rumors of Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm, joining Rumble started circulating when YouTube chose not to remonetize his channel. This decision led the streamer to hint at a potential "much bigger" opportunity on the horizon.
Sharp-eyed fans also noticed the creation of a new Dr Disrespect Rumble channel on November 18, along with the removal of several fake profiles from the site.
This move to Rumble, described as a right-wing platform, aligns with Dr Disrespect's increasing openness about his political views. Notably, he even released merchandise featuring the slogan "Make Gaming Great Again."
BREAKING: Dr Disrespect Will Join Rumble and Also Provide Exclusive Content to Rumble Premiumhttps://t.co/g3o5kmpA5K
— Rumble 🏴☠️ (@rumblevideo) November 25, 2024
The official announcement was made on Monday, November 25, 2024, unveiling that Dr Disrespect's deal with Rumble Gaming includes equity in the company.
According to a blog post, "Dr Disrespect will provide exclusive content to Rumble Premium for his 'Champions Club' community. Additionally, he will take on a leadership role at Rumble Gaming, serving as an advisor to help foster the platform's gaming community."
His inaugural stream on Rumble is scheduled for December 2, 2024.
In a candid post on his personal X account, Dr Disrespect expressed his excitement about this new chapter in his career.
Biggest opportunity to date and I’m here for the challenge.
— Guy Beahm (@GuyBeahm) November 25, 2024
Crazy to think a type of ‘class of people’ tried to cancel us and create a false, exaggerated narrative about something from almost a decade ago. They embarrassed my family and I.
And with all that false, negative… https://t.co/Zuu0OpaYym
He stated, "This is the biggest opportunity I've had to date, and I'm ready for the challenge. It's surreal to think that a certain group of individuals tried to silence us and spread a false, exaggerated narrative about an incident from nearly a decade ago. They brought shame upon my family and me. Despite all the negativity and falsehoods, YouTube also decided to take action by demonetizing our channel without a clear explanation."
Reflecting on his journey, he added, "Months later, we've risen to become #2 in the world of video game streaming on the platform, dominating the space. My community has always been my pillar of strength, filled with genuine individuals facing their own challenges, yet showing unwavering loyalty and understanding. They are simply the best."
Dr Disrespect emphasized his gratitude for the chance to contribute to a new platform that resonates with his values. He expressed his desire to move away from cancel culture and suppression, focusing instead on the core of his content—having fun.
It's not just a stream... it's an experience.
— Dr Disrespect (@DrDisrespect) November 25, 2024
Starting Dec. 2nd, let's Rumble!https://t.co/tZWkPvUfUI pic.twitter.com/2v6suUxHxE
Rumble's CEO has been vocal about elevating the platform's gaming experience. In October, he declared his ambition to secure the biggest gaming streamer on the internet by 2025, marking Dr Disrespect's signing as a significant milestone.
Despite this exciting development, Dr Disrespect's past controversies have not been forgotten. In June, former Twitch employees disclosed that he had been banned from the platform for inappropriate communication with a minor.
