On March 13, 2025, during his livestream, Dontai, known as “ImDontai,”expressed his surprise and disappointment regarding his ranking on Complex’s list of the top ten most impactful hip-hop streamers. Being positioned at #10, he felt somewhat overshadowed by Kick streamer N3on, who made the #8 spot. This list highlights the influential figures in the realm of hip-hop and rap streaming, showcasing the changing dynamics of media and music collaboration.
While recognizing the acknowledgment from Complex, Dontai shared his mixed feelings upon reviewing the entire list. Speaking during his stream, he remarked:
“I see that I am on the list, I’m like, ‘Oh sh*t, I appreciate that, shout out to them.’ That’s fire, I do appreciate them for even including me in the list, you know? They didn’t have to. But then I see who I am below. Shout out to Josh [YourRAGE], I am going to go back in order.”
After applauding FaZe Clan’s YourRAGE, he specifically questioned how N3on ranked higher, emphasizing his feelings of confusion:
“But I see, shout out to N3on, bro! Nothing against N3on, but when we talk about hip-hop, my head didn’t automatically click to like, ‘Oh sh*t, N3on definitely for sure got to be on this list.’ So, when I see that, I am like, ‘Damn, N3on 8. I’m 10?’ I don’t understand it!”
In his remarks, Dontai affirmed his significance in the hip-hop community through his streaming content, stating:
“I definitely appreciate Complex, man, it’s not an ego thing. It’s just you got to know, you got to know your worth, bro. I know my impact and things, I know that when it comes to music especially, people really look to see what I got to say, what my reactions are.”
Exploring Complex’s Top Ten Hip-Hop Streamers
In recent years, the intersection of streaming and hip-hop has become increasingly prominent, with many streamers working closely with artists to create engaging content. A notable example includes Plaqueboymax, who features collaborations in his “In The Booth”segment, recently spotlighting artist Central Cee during a live songwriting session.
The powerhouse streamer Kai Cenat has also made significant waves, collaborating with high-profile artists like Nicki Minaj and Offset. He recently garnered attention after Playboi Carti reached out to provide insights about his forthcoming album.
As of March 13, 2025, Complex compiled its ranking of influential livestreamers across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. Below is the complete list of the top ten hip-hop streamers:
- #10: ImDontai
- #9: YourRAGE
- #8: N3on
- #7: DDG
- #6: Zias! & B.lou
- #5: Shawn Cee
- #4: Adin Ross
- #3: DJ Akademiks
- #2: Plaqueboymax
- #1: Kai Cenat
Another notable figure from Kick, Adin Ross, has been vocal about various issues, recently critiquing Kanye West, also known as Ye. Ross commented on the musician’s controversial statements, suggesting the need for West to seek mental health support.