A YouTube spokesperson confirmed to Kotaku that DrDisrespect’s channel was removed from the YouTube Partner Program due to serious allegations against Beahm. The platform cited its Creator Responsibility policy as the basis for this action. The suspension effectively prevents Beahm from earning revenue through YouTube, significantly impacting his income from the site.
The allegations against Beahm surfaced last Friday, revealing that he was banned from Twitch after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a minor and attempting to arrange a meeting at TwitchCon. Beahm has since claimed that the issue had been resolved and that no wrongdoing had been acknowledged. Despite this, Twitch permanently banned him in 2020, leading to a lawsuit that was settled in 2022.
In the aftermath of these revelations, Beahm has faced further professional setbacks. Game developer Midnight Society, which Beahm co-founded, announced it was severing ties with him.
Additionally, peripherals manufacturer Turtle Beach ended its partnership with Beahm. These developments illustrate the broader industry impact of the allegations and subsequent actions taken by streaming and gaming companies.
