Twitch streamer Sketch dropped a bombshell on his fans this week when he addressed rumors about his past involvement in gay porn and opening up about his battle with addiction.
In an emotional livestream, Sketch confessed to creating adult content to fund his addiction, leaving viewers stunned and everyone on Twitch talking about him. He has since joined the FaZe Clan where he is in the company of other streamers like the recently injured YourRAGE.
Tears flowed as Sketch revealed the depths of his struggle during his stream. He even admitted contemplating suicide at one point. At the end of his confession stream he gave a big shout out to FaZe Banks, co-founder of FaZe Clan, with saving his life. “If it weren’t for Banks and my friends, I probably wouldn’t be here,” Sketch confessed, his voice cracking with emotion.
In his chat, many praised Sketch’s bravery in coming clean. It takes something to open up to your fans like this. However, it’s not exactly clear whether he apologized for being gay, doing sex work or his addiction. It seemed as he was going through a mix of emotions.
The incident has thrust the issues of mental health and addiction in the gaming community into the spotlight. Sketch’s story shows how desperate some streamers get when battling personal demons and financial troubles.
FaZe Banks, despite his own controversial past involving crypto scandals and bar fights, emerged as an unexpected hero in this tale. Sketch’s gratitude towards Banks is a great display of friendship and support in the often cutthroat world of streaming.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. Organizations like the IASP and Befrienders Worldwide offer support across countries. You are not alone.
