Popular streamer Turner "Tfue" Tenney is demanding Twitch release Dr Disrespect's private messages with a minor. On June 25th, Dr Disrespect (Herschel "Guy" Beahm IV) confirmed engaging in inappropriate conversations with an underage user via Twitch Whispers in 2017, conversations that led to his 2020 ban.
The controversy ignited on June 21st when former Twitch employee Cody Conners alleged Dr Disrespect's ban stemmed from "sexting a minor." Following Dr Disrespect's admission of inappropriate conduct, prominent streamers like Nickmercs and TimTheTatman publicly denounced his actions.
Tfue's tweet, "Release the whispers," advocating for the release of these private messages, has garnered significant support, with over 36,000 likes. Many users agree that full transparency is necessary given the severity of the allegations.
Tfue's Call for Transparency
Tfue, a massively popular streamer with millions of followers across platforms like Kick and YouTube, left Twitch in June 2023 before returning to Kick in November. No stranger to controversy himself (facing past criticism for using a racial slur and shooting a wild hog on stream), Tfue's focus here is on holding Dr Disrespect accountable.
Dr Disrespect's actions have resulted in widespread backlash, including lost fan support and severed sponsorships with Midnight Society and Turtle Beach. Further brand and celebrity cancellations are anticipated.
Despite this setback, Dr Disrespect plans to return to streaming after a lengthy break. However, his future prospects look uncertain, with limited partnership opportunities and potential loss of followers. His comeback, when it comes, will likely be significantly different.
