In a bizarre incident that sent shockwaves through the gaming community, popular 16-year-old streamer RaKai appeared to receive a staggering two-year ban from Twitch on December 3, 2025. The situation, which caused widespread confusion among his fans, was later clarified by the platform as a significant visual bug affecting only his account.
The Shocking Screenshot and Immediate Fallout
RaKai shared a screenshot on social media platform X that showed his Twitch dashboard. The image displayed a ban notice citing "Illegal Activities" and listed a suspension period of 730 days, set to end on December 2, 2027. This marked what would have been his fourth ban on the platform, leading to immediate concern and speculation from his viewer base. The message on the dashboard was oddly formatted, also containing a promotional line reading "Tired of too many ads?go ad free now," which added to the confusion.
As the screenshot went viral, fans expressed their worry online. The prospect of a two-year suspension for the young content creator seemed extreme and prompted questions about the platform's moderation policies.
Twitch's Official Clarification on the Glitch
Twitch was quick to respond to the growing controversy. The platform issued a clear update, stating that the lengthy ban duration displayed on RaKai's page was not real. Officials explained it was purely a visual bug—a technical error that showed an incorrect number on the screen.
Importantly, Twitch emphasized this was an isolated incident, affecting only RaKai and no other streamers. They confirmed their technical team was already working on a fix for the issue. The platform further clarified that RaKai had already received the accurate and official suspension length via email. To ensure complete transparency, Twitch representatives also spoke with RaKai directly to explain the situation and confirm the correct details.
RaKai's Reaction and the Kai Cenat Call
Amid the online frenzy, RaKai himself addressed the situation during a live stream on YouTube on December 3, 2025. He discussed the ban scare and shared a humorous anecdote. RaKai revealed that he had called fellow top streamer Kai Cenat for help, jokingly asking him to make a "boss call" to Twitch to intervene. In a playful retelling to his audience, RaKai said he even "got on his knees" while making the request, only for Kai Cenat to hang up the call, a moment he recounted with laughter.
This is not the first time RaKai has been in the spotlight for platform-related controversies. Previously, on November 20, 2025, he went viral for comments made about streamer Blaire "QTCinderella," which prompted a response from her partner, Ludwig, online.
The core takeaway from this unusual event is now clear: RaKai is not banned from Twitch for two years. The alarming 730-day display was a technical glitch confined to his appeal page interface. Twitch has assured users that the correct information was always present in their official email communication and that the visual error has been addressed.
