DJ Akademiks banned on Twitch after scandal with teen streamer
YouTube: FLAGRANTDJ Akademiks has been banned on Twitch just mere days after being called out by FaZe’s PlaqueBoyMax for making inappropriate comments toward a 15-year-old streamer.
DJ Akademiks is a well-known podcast host and content creator who often discusses news in the rap and hip-hop music scenes.
On January 28, 2025, Akademiks’ Twitch channel was banned, with a message on his profile reading: “This channel is currently unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s community guidelines or terms of service.”
Additionally, some viewers supposedly discovered code in Akademiks’ profile that claimed his ban is “indefinite,” but it’s currently unknown how long his ban will last.
DJ Akademiks’ Twitch ban follows scandal with young streamer
While he’s been banned from Twitch in the past, his latest suspension comes on the heels of a viral scandal involving a 15-year-old broadcaster.
On January 23, Akademiks was publicly lambasted by fellow streamer PlaqueBoyMax, who called the podcast host “nasty” and “very weird” for asking the teen about a hypothetical sexual situation involving Max.
In response, Akademiks went live to explain his side of the story, where he apologized to the young streamer but maintained that Max’s Twitch community was “toxic.”
“Definitely a regrettable moment, and we’re gonna use that as a teachable moment,” he said. “I don’t think I came this far, built this platform, to be that irresponsible.
“I got nothing against Max. I said what I had to say last night. I stand on every word, but I have nothing against Max…I do think his community is toxic,” he added.
Akademiks’ response was met with mixed reactions, with much of Plaque’s fanbase refusing to accept his ‘apology.’
DJ Akademiks responds to Twitch ban
DJ Akademiks has since responded to his ban, saying he is going to “work with Twitch to make it right” with the company in a stream that same day.
Until then, he plans on continuing to multi-stream, saying he gets a majority of views from his YouTube channel.
As for the accusations against him, the streamer says that he is going to “move past that moment,” saying that “dragging it isn’t doing anything for us.”
“Twitch took some action because, even though I wasn’t streaming, it happened on their platform. I completely get it,” he said. “…when the sharks start circling, you don’t wanna keep dropping blood in the water.”
Instagram: iamakademiksHe also claimed that he is still supported by Happy Dad Seltzer and Stake, who he says continues to prop up his news account on X.
Before his ban, Akademiks’ Twitch channel boasted over 500K followers, where viewers would tune in to watch him commentate on new music releases and beef in the rap world.
For now, Akademiks will be working to reinstate his channel as he continues to stream on other websites in the meantime.