Why is Ice Poseidon one of the most controversial Twitch streamers?
Paul "Ice Poseidon" shocked the internet by announcing his return to Twitch after years of hiatus. The 27-year-old was banned from the purple platform and was criticized on multiple occasions due to his involvement in controversial incidents ranging from swatting to Ponzi schemes.
YouTubers such as Coffezilla, J Aubrey, and Internet Ajay have recorded the intriguing rise and fall of the IRL streamer. This article will attempt to track back at the chicanery that has always loomed large in Paul's internet career so far.
Paul is considered to be a central figure in the making of IRL streaming and mainstream content. During his heyday, he was making over $60K each month from sponsorship deals alone. However, his career did not remain on an upward trajectory, instead derailing itself to a massive downfall.
Doing IRL streams on a regular basis, with the added pressure of creating engaging content, took a serious toll on the streamer's mind. He revealed in a stream that he barely interacted with his parents and argued with them on most occasions.
Ice Poseidon's first notable ban came during an IRL stream where he inadvertently leaked a lady's number. This landed him with a 45-day ban from Twitch. Additionally, he was seen making subtle racist jokes. In one video, he was heard saying:
He also received flak for faking a breakup story with his then-girlfriend Carolina. Many fans started calling out the streamer and even accused him of scripting his daily routine for views.
Since Ice Poseidon led a rather open life, many of his viewers would swat him. He is estimated to have been swatted an incredible 40 times.
Much to his detriment, in one IRL stream, he had leaked his flight information. A viewer called in on a bomb threat on the
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