Guy “Dr. Disrespect” Beahm returned to streaming on YouTube yesterday, drawing over 200,000 live viewers. In a stream titled “The Truth,” he aimed to defend himself against allegations with new details and insights.
This retard Dr Disrespect is married with children, pushin’ 40. Admits to texting a minor inappropriately. His words, not mine. So I cut ties, because obviously that’s inexcusable. Now I’m a shit friend for not having his back??? Buncha brain-rot morons on this app.
— Nickmercs (@NICKMERCS) September 6, 2024
However, several high-profile streamers have been vocal in their criticism of Dr. Disrespect. Nickmercs, a former collaborator and friend, was direct in his condemnation. “This man is married with children, pushing 40, and admitted to texting a minor inappropriately.
Dr Disrespect's full 20 minute response to Twitch ban allegations, rough summary:
He's reapplying for YouTube monetization September 25th, will be streaming regardless
In his Twitch lawsuit, all parties were not allowed to speak publicly, after lawsuit was resolved, settlement… pic.twitter.com/WY6gFEwip7— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) September 6, 2024
His words, not mine. So, I cut ties because that’s inexcusable,” Nickmercs stated.
Dr Disrespect will be demonetized on YouTube until at least September 25th, he will be reapplying for partnership and continue to stream regardless pic.twitter.com/9FXEClTMjX
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) September 6, 2024
Asmongold also weighed in, noting that while he considered the new details shared, he couldn’t give a final verdict yet, feeling there was a “missing piece” in the story.
Dr Lupo expressed frustration with both Dr. Disrespect and viewers defending him. “Is there a place for forgiveness?
“What are we, in 2nd grade?”
DrDisRespect responded to people asking him to reveal his Twitch Whisper messages
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) September 6, 2024
Streamer reactions to Dr Disrespect allegations
Not for me. There’s some stuff you just don’t do, man,” he remarked.
Adin Ross, a past supporter, severed ties and urged his viewers not to support the streamer’s return. xQc was skeptical, suggesting Twitch would not cut ties with such a big money maker over anything insignificant. He speculated the issue must have been extremely serious.
YourRAGE reminded Dr. Disrespect there is no escaping this controversy, criticizing him for risking—and losing—everything. “You knew the consequences,” he said.
Hasan expressed disbelief at Dr. Disrespect’s demeanor during the stream, surprised to see him playing a character while addressing serious allegations. “It was making me lose my mind,” Hasan noted.
The return of Dr. Disrespect has been met with near-universal criticism from his peers, indicating the streaming community is not ready to move past the controversy.
