Adin Ross demands immediate Kick changes after Jean Pormanove death
Adin Ross has urged Kick to “do better” amid the death of streamer Jean Pormanove following the banning of all streamers who had been involved.
On August 18, Raphaël Graven, better known online asJean Pormanove died in his sleep while streaming live on Kick. It followed the 46-year-oldreportedlybeing subjected to “ten days of torture” from streamers Naruto and Safine. Clips have circulated showing Graven being choked and shot with paintballs, among other ‘punishments’.
Since the death of the streamer, both Naruto and Safinehave been banned from Kick. The French government has alsoopened an investigationinto the livestreaming platform, with Clara Chappaz, France’s minister for digital affairs and AI, criticizing the lack of intervention from Kick.
Adin Ross, who owns a part of Kick, has also weighed in, calling the situation “heartbreaking” and urging the platform to “do better” moving forward.
Adin Ross calls for immediate rule changes on Kick
“This is horrible, this is a f*cked up situation,” the Kick streamersaid. “Kick is being heavily investigated. Whoever was streaming is being heavily investigated. I know that the police are getting involved, governments are getting involved, and justice for Jean is what’s needed.”
“No amount of money brings back a life that was a streamer who happened to stream on my platform, on Kick. It’s absolutely f*cking horrible and very disturbing,” he continued.
“Kick as a whole needs to do better, straight up. I think that there needs to be some type of policy change, certain Kick staff need to be held accountable, moderation need to be held accountable, and there needs to be change immediately.”
Kick bans streamers involved in Jean Pormanove broadcasts as France vows “justice”
France launches investigation into Kick streamer Jean Pormanove’s “mistreatment” & death
Adin Ross says he and Drake will pay for Kick streamer Jean Pormanove’s funeral
FULL: Adin Ross reacts to the passing of streamer Jean Pormanove, saying it’s HEARTBREAKING and no one should ever go through that. He also says that Kick is being investigated by the government“It’s heartbreaking”pic.twitter.com/XBknhsH2R0
Ross also noted that he and Drake will be covering the funeral costsas it is the “least we can do” about it.
Kick has confirmed that they are cooperating with the investigations into Jean’s death. “Our priority is to protect creators and ensure a safer environment on Kick,” they said.
