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According to a Rainmaker report, the 17-year-old was the most-watched steamer on the platform in June, beating the likes of Ludwig, Sykkuno, and even Dr Disrespect. The YouTube star's ascension from the bottom to the top has been nothing short of impressive. But it hasn\u2019t been without controversy, which has made him a polarizing figure. On the one hand, his boisterous and high-octane nature is a big reason behind his success. Clips of his over-the-top reactions to things have gone viral on social media, drawing in viewers. However, it\u2019s also put him in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. For example, he has come under fire from the streaming fandom for not one but two sexist rants on stream, aggressively yelling at his puppy, and plenty more. YouTube temporarily banned the controversial star for the first time on July 22. It happened while he was playing an NSFW Minecraft mod on YouTube and accidentally showed fans an uncensored glimpse of its content. 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