LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Two of Twitch's most popular streamers, Imane "Pokimane" and Matthew "Mizkif," joined forces on July 5 for their highly anticipated annual collaboration. Viewers eagerly tuned in to witness the dynamic duo in action, but amid the excitement, a troubling comment caught Pokimane's attention. A user in the chat expressed dissatisfaction over her association with Mizkif, claiming that the duo's interaction had lost its humorous appeal and now seemed awkward. "I just hate to see Poki with Miz now. It used to be funny, now it'd be weird," wrote the user.
Intrigued by this remark, Pokimane decided to confront the viewer, seeking to understand the reasoning behind their opinion. To her surprise, she discovered that the same fan had previously questioned whether Mizkif was "no longer canceled." Mizkif promptly dismissed the notion of "cancelation" altogether, emphasizing that such a concept did not exist. However, the mention of the AdrianahLee-CrazySlick sexual assault scandal brought a somber undertone to the conversation, highlighting the rocky period in both Mizkif's career and his friendship with Pokimane. As the duo's conversations proceeded, Pokimane also recalled a controversial call of Mizkif involving prominent streamers Felix "xQc," Zack "Asmongold," and Tyler "Trainwreckstv."
'You were a low-tier friend'
Caught off guard by Pokimane's statements regarding the AdrianahLee-CrazySlick sexual assault scandal, Mizkif couldn't help but inquire about the reasons behind her disappointment. Curiosity led the Moroccan-Canadian personality to recall a pivotal moment involving Mizkif in a controversial call that featured the streamers xQc, Asmongold, and Trainwreckstv. Mizkif defended his actions, claiming to have been a loyal friend. However, Pokimane stated, "I would say... you were a low-tier friend," to which Mizkif bizarrely responded by asking Pokimane if she was telling him to "kill himself." She replied, "No! I would never! What the f**k! What?! Anyways." Bewilderment quickly turned into relief as the duo burst into laughter, with Mizkif asserting that he had been a decent friend. However, Pokimane playfully maintained her stance, quipping that their friendship had indeed endured some challenges.
When the duo's stream was about to hit the two-hour mark, Pokimane stumbled upon the above-mentioned viewer's message, which sparked a negative reaction. It seemed like Mizkif was taken aback by the strong sentiments expressed by the person. Despite the awkwardness of the situation, Pokimane inquired if he would like to delve into the subject further. However, Mizkif swiftly declined, highlighting the futility of cancelation culture.
Mizkif replied to the viewer's rather strong sentiments, saying, "Damn! This guy goes crazy!" adding, "Uh, yeah. I mean, basically... no. No, I don't want to speak to that. Listen, 'You're trying to kill yourself?' No, I'm not. There's no such thing as cancelation. There's just not!" as Pokimane inquired if he wishes to discuss the subject.
In an attempt to address the elephant in the room, Pokimane broached the AdrianahLee-CrazySlick controversy, which implicated Mizkif in allegations of covering up sexual assault. She said, "Listen. Yes, there was a tumultuous time. Both, in his career, and in our friendship. A lot of uncertainty." Then, Mizkif branded her as "dumb" for believing he had been a bad friend, to which she replied, "You were up in that call with... Train and X and Asmon." Nevertheless, amidst the laughter that ensued, the two friends found solace in their shared understanding.
'None of these people are friends'
It would be odd if such an eventful conversation didn't make its way to the r/LivestreamFail subreddit. As soon as the clip of Pokimane's and Mizkif's conversation was shared, followers replied with their views. One user wrote, "He was absolutely drowning on that phone call. I think Poki was about 100th on his list of things to worry about. Although don't remember him saying anything bad about her," while another user stated, "What exactly is she refferencing here? I think her name came only up when Train and Asmon j**ked themself of on hating Hasan and Poki, and Mizkif wasn't part of that." "None of these people are friends, they're barely work acquaintances and the sooner they realize that the less drama they'll have," expressed one who was done with all the controversies surrounding the streamers. A follower noted, "Didn't only say one thing about Hasan when they were s***ting on Hasan and Poki in that call? Even what he said about Hasan wasn't really bad. I think it was him saying that Hasan and him aren't really friends and they don't hang out," pointing to the problems between Mizkif and HasanAbi.
