The streaming world was rocked on December 19, 2025, when two prominent content creators, Cassius "CashNasty" and Christopher "Chrisnxtdoor," were simultaneously banned from the Amazon-owned platform Twitch. The news spread like wildfire across social media, leaving a massive fanbase in a state of shock and confusion.
The Sudden Disappearance Post-Sponsored Stream
The timing of the ban is particularly striking. It occurred just hours after both streamers successfully collaborated on a major NBA Creator Cast livestream, an event that was officially sponsored by the sportswear giant Adidas. Cassius "CashNasty" had even promoted the stream on his X (formerly Twitter) account, clearly tagging @adidas and using the hashtag #ad in compliance with sponsorship disclosure norms.
Shortly after this post, fans attempting to access the streamers' channels were met with a stark message: "Content from this channel has been removed at the request of the copyright holder." This standard Twitch notice typically indicates a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown or a similar copyright-related issue. As of now, neither Twitch nor the affected streamers have issued an official public statement explaining the precise reason for the ban.
Fan Backlash and Speculation Run Wild
The online reaction was immediate and intense. The platform X became the epicenter of fan outrage and bewildered speculation. Many users could not comprehend how a stream with explicit brand sponsorship could lead to such severe action. One user, @MikeLloydGaming, directly questioned the platform's logic, asking if the ban was truly for the sponsored event.
Others, like @Icysnipes24, expressed sheer disbelief at the situation. Meanwhile, some fans began theorizing about alternative causes. User @chiefflips humorously speculated if the ban was related to streaming unauthorized content, like a fight. Amidst the confusion, a strong wave of support emerged for CashNasty, with some fans even issuing playful ultimatums to Twitch to reverse the decision.
A Pattern of Recent Twitch Controversies
This incident is not an isolated event in recent Twitch history. Earlier in the same month, on December 3, 2025, Kai Cenat's associate, RaKai (2xRaKai), who is only 17, was also banned. His case was accompanied by a dashboard error showing an incorrect two-year suspension, which Twitch later clarified was a visual bug. His channel is slated for a return in January 2026.
The simultaneous banning of CashNasty and Chrisnxtdoor, following a high-profile branded event, raises significant questions about platform policies, copyright enforcement, and creator security. The gaming and streaming community now eagerly awaits an official explanation from Twitch, while the creators themselves have maintained a conspicuous silence. The outcome of this situation could have important implications for future brand-creator partnerships on the platform.
