Has the JiDion x Ninja controversy increased Pokimane’s popularity as a Twitch streamer?

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As the Pokimane x JiDion x Ninja controversy reaches its one month mark, the drama has left its impact on all involved. In this article, we shall explore the aftereffects of the controversy on the popular Twitch streamer Imane "Pokimane".

Pokimane was the target of a hate-raid conducted by JiDion on January 12, 2022. JiDion was handed a permanent ban from Twitch, which caused him to turn to Ninja for help.

Ninja's apparent willingness to do so offended Poki, who accused him of supporting misogyny and harassment. Ninja's wife, Jessica Blevins, soon got involved when she threatened Poki with legal action on the grounds of defamation of character.

While JiDion and Pokimane have since resolved their issues, the former's perma ban still remains. Jessica Blevins also recently announced her decision to step down as Ninja's manager. Poki's popularity, however, has faced a mix of effects.

Poki received widespread support from across the internet following the hate-raid incident. Twitch even displayed its no-tolerance policy when it banned a newly partnered JiDion. Suffice to say, the star streamer's popularity did not face any major damage.

For the month of January 2022, the Twitch star gained nearly 11,461 subscribers. These numbers are slightly higher than her monthly average. Evidently, being in a feud with one of Twitch's largest streamers (Ninja) did not hamper her popularity amongst viewers.

However, Poki did not escape the drama unscathed. The drama pushed her into the limelight, allowing several people to bring back incidents from her past, in an attempt to "expose" the streamer.

The streamer, often called the "face of Twitch," has had her share of hostility throughout her career. This controversy was no exception. The streamer