Social Media Buzz: Cinna vs. Valkyrae on Band for Band Ambitions
Recently, a lively exchange between Brittany “Cinna”and Rachell “Valkyrae”captured the attention of social media. Fans were particularly fascinated by Valkyrae’s reaction following Cinna’s bold statement during a Twitch livestream on April 13, 2025. Cinna expressed her ambition to go “band for band”with Valkyrae and fellow popular streamer Pokimane, indicating her desire to compete with them in terms of financial success.
Context: Who Are Cinna, Valkyrae, and Pokimane?
Valkyrae and Pokimane are two of the most recognized female content creators on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. With an impressive following and significant influence in the gaming community, both have set the benchmark for success among female streamers. Cinna, who has collaborated with them previously, showcases her competitive spirit during a recent broadcast:
“I will go band for band with you and Poki someday, okay? Why are you laughing?”
Valkyrae’s Lighthearted Response
Valkyrae found humor in Cinna’s declaration, initially treating it as a joke:
“Oh nothing, I thought you were saying a joke.”
Cinna quickly clarified her intentions, affirming that her ultimate goal is to achieve financial parity with Valkyrae and Pokimane:
“My end goal is to go band for band one day with you and Poki. That’s what I am going to do. Chat, that’s good, right?”
Controversial Remarks and the Incel Backlash
However, the conversation took an unexpected turn when Valkyrae suggested a controversial route for Cinna to reach her goal:
“Cinna, you’d have to literally do OnlyF*ns I think.”
Cinna was taken aback by this remark, branding it “incel sh*t”and expressing her disbelief:
“That was the most incel sh*t you’ve ever said. Am I talking to somebody on the f**king, you know what podcast, b**ch? You know what podcast. B**ch, what was that?”
Valkyrae quickly clarified her intent behind the comment, emphasizing that it was meant in jest:
“I thought we were joking!”
Cinna’s Financial Progress Amidst Her Aspirations
Just days before her conversation with Valkyrae, Cinna openly shared her financial achievements, revealing her total earnings from the past year. On April 11, 2025, she disclosed during a Twitch stream:
“I did just find out what I made this year (this financial year). I could tell you. You know what, I feel I’m very good with my money, I’m very blessed. I can say that I’m actually proud of myself. This year I made about $500K.”
This declaration highlights Cinna’s rapid growth in the streaming industry, although she still faces a steep climb to catch up with Twitch giants like xQc and Ninja.
Conclusion: The Landscape of Streaming Ambitions
As the streaming industry continues to grow, the ambitions of upcoming talents like Cinna are paving the way for new conversations about success and competition among creators. With Valkyrae and Pokimane setting impressive benchmarks, the future looks bright for those who dare to venture into the for profit landscape of content creation.