Popular streamer Matthew "Mizkif" Rinaudo has stirred the online community with his candid reflections on the current state of One True King (OTK), the esports and content organization he helped found. His comments came in response to fellow streamer ExtraEmily revealing her contract is nearing its end, prompting Mizkif to discuss the organization's trajectory since his own controversial departure.
Mizkif's Blunt Take on OTK's Downward Spiral
During a Just Chatting livestream on December 30, 2025, Mizkif did not hold back his thoughts. Reacting to the news about ExtraEmily, he suggested her future might lie outside OTK and used the moment to reflect on his exit. OTK was founded in 2020 with Mizkif as a co-creator, rapidly becoming a major name in gaming content.
He recalled with apparent satisfaction, "Damn! That's an interesting one. She's leaving OTK!" Mizkif then directly addressed the circumstances of his removal. "I remember when people were saying, when I was removed from OTK, how that, 'We don't need Miz,' and that they can fix the org, and they don't need me, and they can build it up themselves, and they can grow it, and it will be successful."
Contrary to those claims, Mizkif stated plainly that the company lost its momentum after he left. He asserted that OTK has been on a consistent downward trajectory ever since, effectively fizzling out without his involvement. He told his audience it had been a great week for him, clearly taking delight in the latest developments surrounding his former organization.
Insights into Jschlatt's Quiet Exit from Streaming
Later in the same stream, Mizkif also shed light on the mysterious departure of another former OTK member, Jschlatt, who stepped away from the group and regular streaming in 2022. According to Mizkif, the core issue was Jschlatt's discomfort with the live spotlight.
"I think Schlatt is someone that truly just doesn't like the spotlight," Mizkif explained. He elaborated that Jschlatt would often need to be drunk during live streams to tolerate the intense, real-time attention from viewers. "Every time I would hang out with him… I think he likes making videos. I just think he didn't like streaming. And that's fine," he added, emphasizing that the format itself was the problem, not content creation as a whole.
Context and Ongoing Scrutiny
These remarks add another layer to the ongoing public narrative around Mizkif and his past affiliations. His commentary on OTK's health and member departures comes at a time when he himself is under renewed scrutiny. Earlier in December 2025, he was forced to publicly deny separate allegations made by streamer Emiru, indicating a period of continued controversy and discussion around his career and relationships within the streaming world.
The situation highlights the often-volatile nature of online content collectives. Key points from the discussion include:
- Mizkif's firm belief that OTK declined after his forced exit.
- His reaction to potential high-profile departures like ExtraEmily's.
- A sympathetic explanation for Jschlatt's retreat from live streaming.
- The ongoing personal and professional controversies surrounding Mizkif.
As the landscape for creator-led organizations evolves, Mizkif's latest statements offer a stark, insider perspective on the challenges of maintaining growth and stability in the volatile world of esports and streaming content.
