Rumours of a permanent ban for popular streamer Mizkif on the Kick platform have been proven false. The speculation, which spread rapidly across social media, originated from a misleading clip where Mizkif joked about his status. In reality, his channel faced only a brief suspension due to a standard DMCA copyright claim and remains fully operational.
The Source of the Confusion: A Joke Gone Viral
The entire episode began when Mizkif posted a video clip where he dramatically stated, "I've been permanently banned… might go back to Twitch." This statement was intended as a humorous exaggeration for his audience. However, fans and online communities took the comment at face value. The clip quickly went viral, with some versions amassing hundreds of thousands of views, fuelling widespread belief that his Kick channel had been terminated for good.
What Actually Happened: A Short DMCA Suspension
The factual sequence of events is far less dramatic. The incident occurred around December 19–20. During a solo stream, Mizkif broadcasted movies, including the copyrighted film 'Home Alone'. In response, a member of the Kick staff issued a DMCA notice, which is a standard procedure for unauthorised use of copyrighted material.
This notice resulted in a temporary suspension of his channel, a common practice on platforms like Kick and Twitch to address copyright infringement. The restriction was short-lived; Mizkif's channel was reinstated, and he resumed streaming within a matter of hours. Analytics confirm his channel was active through at least December 22, and past streams, like his Hardcore WoW event from December 17, remain accessible.
Clarifying the Record: No Permanent Ban in Effect
Despite the frenzy of online discussion and some deleted posts that added to the mystery, there is no evidence supporting a permanent ban. The situation was resolved swiftly after the DMCA claim was addressed. Mizkif's channel on Kick continues to operate normally, allowing his fanbase to watch his content without interruption.
In conclusion, the rumours of Mizkif's permanent removal from Kick are baseless. The streamer experienced a routine, temporary suspension triggered by a DMCA claim related to streaming copyrighted movies. His channel is live, and the brief disruption has been resolved, putting an end to the speculation sparked by his own on-stream joke.
