Imane “Pokimane,”a prominent figure in the world of Twitch streaming, recently shared her astonishment at the support she has received from her followers on social media, especially amidst ongoing controversies. On April 22, 2025, a brief video clip from her livestream circulated on X, where she expressed her discomfort with being associated with online communities she does not wish to connect with.
During her reflection, the 28-year-old content creator noted her surprise at how many “nice people”came to her defense. She articulated her feelings on the situation:
“It’s weird to think about how many people have opinions about me, especially people who probably never consume any of my content, which is understandable. That’s just what happens when you’re online for so long.”
“But my main point is actually, as much as it sometimes bothers me to feel like my name is known in circles that I don’t affiliate with, the upside is that I sometimes bring such nice people to my defense, and I’m like… like, I’m shocked. My heart is warm.”
Additionally, Pokimane mentioned how she feels honored when other creators unexpectedly stand up for her:
“I am flattered when I see people stand up for me that I never expect to. Especially streamers and stuff, you know what I mean?”
In her update on X, she expressed gratitude to those who have taken the time to understand her beyond the headlines, saying:
“there’s been lots of opinions about me on twitter recently, and i just wanna thank the people who read past the headlines & see me for who i truly am ❤️ i appreciate y’all sm 🥲”
Recent Controversies Surrounding Pokimane
On April 20, 2025, the drama channel Drama Alert, run by Daniel “Keemstar,”highlighted a post from Pokimane, describing it as “Angy,”and alleged that she faced backlash for sharing an image that some deemed “childish.”
In response, the streamer voiced her frustration towards the “weirdos”commenting on her age:
“I got a weird influx of weirdos commenting on my age lol. Tbh I find it so dumb. At 28, I’m the happiest, richest, most knowledgeable & self-assured I’ve ever been, and that only becomes truer with every year that passes:)”
The following day, on April 21, 2025, a video of her discussing wealthy individuals during an IRL stream with Jason “Jasontheween”gained significant attention. Some viewers expressed discontent with her opinions, suggesting that she displayed “a lack of self-awareness.”
Political commentator Hasan “HasanAbi”also weighed in on the escalating situation, voicing his frustration with those criticizing Pokimane.