Valkyrae addressed an awkward chat message during a recent YouTube Gaming stream that left her visibly uncomfortable.
A viewer told the streamer they had “heard she was the female Hasan.” The comment referenced Hasan Piker, better known as HasanAbi on Twitch. Valkyrae paused after reading the message. She said the comparison “hurts” before clarifying her position. “I’m not a political streamer,” she stressed. The statement drew a clear line between her content and Piker’s brand.
Hasan Piker is one of Twitch’s most prominent political commentators, and almost certainly Valkyraes’s current boyfriend. His streams focus heavily on left-leaning political analysis, news reactions, and debate. He regularly covers current events and social issues alongside occasional gaming content.
Valkyrae’s channel operates in a completely different space. Her content centers on variety gaming, collaborations with other creators, and lifestyle streams. She has consistently avoided political topics throughout her career.
Valkyrae rose to mainstream recognition during the Among Us boom and became one of YouTube Gaming’s biggest stars. She’s co-owner and talent with 100 Thieves, focusing her brand on entertainment rather than commentary.
The moment highlights how creators get boxed into comparisons that don’t fit their actual work. Valkyrae’s discomfort made sense given how far her content sits from political streaming.
