During a recent live streaming marathon on Twitch, popular content creators Cinna, Valkyrae, and Emiru encountered a troubling incident with a male individual known as “Russell”. The man harassed them as they streamed from Santa Monica’s Pacific Park.

The streamers were followed and aggressively approached after the man attempted to get Emiru’s phone number. After she declined, he made threatening remarks, stating, “I’ll kill you right now.”

In a panic, the women called for security and moved away, with their cameraman intervening to protect them. Despite efforts from local authorities, the man has not yet been located.

Footage of the incident and its buildup was streamed live, emphasizing the constant dangers female content creators face in public settings. The situation serves as a stark reminder regarding the safety challenges for women in the gaming industry.

Quotes

“It is an attempt on our life and we are taking it very seriously. He said he was going to kill us, he kept trying to get something out of his pocket.”
Cinna

Responses from the streamers indicate that such experiences are not uncommon in the industry. They hope that increased awareness will lead to better protection for women creators.