Rekindled interest in the controversial figure Dr. Disrespect's future in streaming has been spurred by Kick staff's recent remarks regarding the possibility of banning the former Twitch streamer from joining the platform. The cause of Dr. Disrespect's permanent suspension from Twitch in 2020 was kept a secret for four years, but it was eventually made public a few days ago, igniting a heated debate within the streaming community.

Social media users reported on 21st June that Dr. Disrespect was banned after he "got caught sexting a minor." This accusation was made by a former Twitch staff member. In a fast response, Dr. Disrespect first denied any wrongdoing, but he eventually acknowledged that he had messaged "an individual minor" in an inappropriate manner, which led to his Twitch ban. Following this disclosure, other streamers, like TimTheTatman and Nickmercs, have taken a strong dislike to the streamer, voicing their displeasure with Dr. Disrespect's actions.

In late 2022, Kick, a streaming network that aimed to compete with Twitch, signed a number of well-known broadcasters, such as Adin Ross, xQc, Amouranth, and numerous others. Additionally, Kick has made several attempts to sign Dr. Disrespect, who requested $50 million to become a member of the site. Many people are curious as to if Dr. Disrespect, who is currently having problems, will be joining Kick in light of the Twitch incident. It is also unclear how his current platform, YouTube, will respond to this news. Andrew Santamaria, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Kick, voiced scepticism on Dr. Disrespect's potential joining Kick in response to these queries. He stated that it is premature to consider taking such action because there are still a lot of unanswered questions about Dr. Disrespect's circumstances.

In the future, will Dr. Disrespect join Kick?

Additionally, Santamaria hinted that Dr. Disrespect would take "some time off to decompress," indicating that a return is unlikely very soon. It's unclear when Dr. Disrespect will make a comeback to streaming, but since this debacle, his problems seem to be getting worse quickly. The content creator has been officially severed from Midnight Society, and the San Francisco 49ers have also chosen to break their affiliation with him. Furthermore, it has been stated that NBA 2K24 would be eliminating its Dr. Disrespect content in the near future.

It's also important to remember that Dr. Disrespect discussed the effects of his Twitch suspension in April, calling it a trying time. He clarified that the repercussions of the ban extended beyond the mere loss of his platform's user base, resulting in lost chances and monetary damages from agreements and endorsements with well-known companies like Nike and Oakley.