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Meet xQc, Twitch's most popular streamer who's faced criticism and suspensions for everything from watching nudity in an adult-themed game to using a homophobic slur
Meet xQc, Twitch's most popular streamer who's faced criticism and suspensions for everything from watching nudity in an adult-themed game to using a homophobic slur
Steven AsarchAug 17, 2021, 02:52 IST
Screenshot/YouTube - @xQcOW
Félix Lengyel, known online as xQc, is one of the most-watched streamers to ever exist on Twitch.
He started as a professional "Overwatch" player before multiple suspensions.
Streaming upwards of nine hours a day, his devoted fan base can't get enough.
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xQc is one of Twitch's most popular creators.
Félix Lengyl, known online as xQc, is the most popular streamer currently on Twitch.
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Lengyel was born in Canada.
A young xQc (left) from a childhood photo shown on a Twitch stream.
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Overwatch esports helped grow the xQc brand
Lengyen gravitated towards "Overwatch."
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The Dallas Fuel picked Lengyel, who became a star player.
Lengyel joined the Dallas Fuel in 2017 before being suspended months later.
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Lengyel switched over to streaming on Twitch full-time
xQc starts out his Twitch stream in August 2021
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The Grand Theft Auto Online: roleplay community grew because of him
The Grand Theft Auto V Roleplay server continues to grow in popularity
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In 2021, he briefly gambled on stream
XQC streaming slots on Stake.com
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The xQc channel has been suspended multiple times
Lengyel has been banned from Twitch multiple times for community service violations.
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His most recent suspension came after receiving a copyright strike from the International Olympics Committee
Lengyel streamed Olympic coverage, causing him to receive a strike.
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