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		<title>VTuber Ovulation Tracker Website Is Diabolically Disturbing, Sparks Privacy Backlash</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dimas Ibnu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A disturbing website claiming to track the menstrual cycles and ovulation periods of female VTubers has gone viral, triggering widespread backlash across the VTuber community and social media over privacy, consent, and harassment concerns. The site first gained attention after X user @ShitpostRock posted that they had discovered a platform tracking the cycles of hundreds [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p data-start="67" data-end="306">A disturbing website claiming to track the menstrual cycles and ovulation periods of female VTubers has gone viral, triggering widespread backlash across the VTuber community and social media over privacy, consent, and harassment concerns.</p>
<p data-start="308" data-end="630">The site first gained attention after X user @ShitpostRock posted that they had discovered a platform tracking the cycles of hundreds of VTubers, allegedly using public tweets and stream clips as data points. The post quickly spread, drawing millions of views and prompting disbelief, anger, and ridicule in equal measure.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="zxx">???? <a href="https://t.co/XNpzpU3TxQ">pic.twitter.com/XNpzpU3TxQ</a></p>
<p>— Rock Solid (@ShitpostRock) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShitpostRock/status/2016004370928640369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 data-start="632" data-end="673">How The VTuber Ovulation Tracker Works</h2>
<p data-start="675" data-end="1000">According to screenshots shared online, the website claims to monitor more than 450 VTubers. It reportedly logs dates and times of tweets or stream moments that mention symptoms like stomach pain, headaches, tiredness, or feeling unwell, then uses those observations to speculate about menstrual cycles and ovulation windows.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There is a observation section where they track the time and date of tweets about things that can be associated with periods and calculated it from there <a href="https://t.co/vkbuN52B0M">pic.twitter.com/vkbuN52B0M</a></p>
<p>— Rock Solid (@ShitpostRock) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShitpostRock/status/2016049694263124354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="1002" data-end="1332">An “observation” section on the site appears to manually record these moments, before projecting them onto virtual calendars that assume a regular monthly cycle. Critics have pointed out that this method ignores basic medical realities, including irregular cycles, unrelated illnesses, hormonal treatments, and chronic conditions.</p>
<p data-start="1334" data-end="1497">Even based on the site’s own screenshots, the predictions appear inconsistent and unreliable, often treating any mention of discomfort as evidence of menstruation.</p>
<h2 data-start="1499" data-end="1542">VTubers React With Anger And Dark Humour</h2>
<p data-start="1544" data-end="1641">VTubers named on the site have begun speaking out, with reactions ranging from outrage to satire.</p>
<p data-start="1643" data-end="1964">Twitch VTuber Shekai condemned the website as an attempt to make “women’s lives miserable,” adding that whoever added her should “seek therapy.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">whoever added me into this shit, whoever made this website you’re such a piece of shit and i hope you will break ur bones. Why would you learn coding to create such a fucked up website? 1. it’s fucking creepy 2. SEEK THERAPY YOU FREAK 3. it’s so disrespectful towards women???… <a href="https://t.co/athUPbSG7z">https://t.co/athUPbSG7z</a></p>
<p>— Shekai 🦈🏴‍☠️ RE:COPE (@shekai) <a href="https://twitter.com/shekai/status/2016132059027161549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="1643" data-end="1964">Others highlighted how invasive the tracking feels, especially for creators who deliberately use VTuber avatars to maintain distance between their online persona and real life.</p>
<p data-start="1966" data-end="2237">VTuber chibidoki responded with humour, joking that she would start tweeting about stomach pain every day “so the VTuber ovulation tracker short circuits in confusion.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">bouta start tweeting about tummy pains every day so that vtuber ovulation tracker short circuits in confusion</p>
<p>— chibi 💕 Vtuber (@chibidoki) <a href="https://twitter.com/chibidoki/status/2016368499971473533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="1966" data-end="2237">While light-hearted, the comment underlined a key point, the data being used is fundamentally unsound.</p>
<h2 data-start="2239" data-end="2282">When Parasocial Behaviour Crosses A Line</h2>
<p data-start="2284" data-end="2443">The controversy has also reignited discussion around parasocial relationships and how far some fans go in trying to access personal information about creators.</p>
<p data-start="2445" data-end="2712">VTuber aliciaxlife shared that being tagged in discussions around the website forced her to publicly disclose sensitive medical details. She revealed she has been recovering from uterine cancer and has not had a period in over a year due to intensive hormone therapy.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I saw people tag me. I want to remind you that I had uterine cancer and am still recovering.</p>
<p>I actually haven’t had my period in a very long time (over a year) because of my intensive hormone therapy to prevent me from getting cancer again.</p>
<p>I won’t even have periods again until… <a href="https://t.co/mizHqmzOzl">https://t.co/mizHqmzOzl</a></p>
<p>— Alicia 🧀🐀Rat Queen (@aliciaxlifeVT) <a href="https://twitter.com/aliciaxlifeVT/status/2016257454472823085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="2714" data-end="2936">She urged people to remember that many women experience endometriosis, irregular cycles, or medical conditions that affect menstruation, and stressed that consent should be required before adding anyone to such a database.</p>
<h2 data-start="2938" data-end="2982">Why The Website Has Alarmed The Community</h2>
<p data-start="2984" data-end="3326">Beyond accuracy issues, many see the site as a form of stalking that normalises invasive behaviour towards female streamers. Critics have also pointed out that the site categorises VTubers under labels such as “ovulating” or “fertile,” which several VTubers and commentators believe suggests fetishistic intent rather than harmless curiosity.</p>
<p data-start="3328" data-end="3561">VTubers are often private by design, choosing avatars precisely to avoid scrutiny of their bodies and personal lives. Tracking menstrual cycles based on speculative data has been widely described as crossing a clear ethical boundary.</p>
<h2 data-start="3563" data-end="3583">What Happens Next</h2>
<p data-start="3585" data-end="3876">At the time of writing, the website remains live, though it is not being linked by most outlets due to its nature. The growing backlash has already pushed more VTubers to speak openly about boundaries, consent, and the realities of living with medical conditions while being a public figure.</p>
<p data-start="3878" data-end="4115">Whether the site is taken down or not, the incident has sharpened conversations around privacy, parasocial extremes, and the responsibility platforms have in protecting creators from invasive behaviour that goes far beyond normal fandom.</p>
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		<title>OhnePixel Valorant Stream and Gameplay Sparks Memes, Reactions and a Culture Clash</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dimas Ibnu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s not often you see a top Counter-Strike name dive headfirst into Valorant, and make waves doing it. But that’s exactly what ohnePixel has been doing lately. His recent co-stream during the Valorant Champions matchup Fnatic vs DRX turned into a spectacle: viral clips, memes galore, awkward CS vs Valorant jabs, and even AI “makeup [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p data-start="127" data-end="571">It’s not often you see a top Counter-Strike name dive headfirst into Valorant, and make waves doing it. But that’s exactly what <strong data-start="256" data-end="269">ohnePixel</strong> has been doing lately. His recent co-stream during the Valorant Champions matchup <strong data-start="352" data-end="369">Fnatic vs DRX</strong> turned into a spectacle: viral clips, memes galore, awkward CS vs Valorant jabs, and even AI “makeup routines” poking fun at his new life. It’s wild, chaotic, and a perfect storm for internet culture.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">VALORANT VCT SEMI FINALS</p>
<p>LIVE ON TWITCH @ OHNEPIXEL <a href="https://t.co/mzHS5by83b">pic.twitter.com/mzHS5by83b</a></p>
<p>— ohnePixel (@ohnePixel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ohnePixel/status/1974421443325882786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 data-start="646" data-end="704">The Setup: Ohne Co-Streaming Valorant and Turning Heads</h2>
<p data-start="706" data-end="988">ohnePixel isn’t new to the scene, his CS legacy is well known. But over the past few days, he’s leaned into Valorant in a big way. Co-streaming the Valorant Champions matches, he dropped real reactions, made jokes, and wasn’t shy about how foreign (but entertaining) the game felt.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ohnePixel&#8217;s reaction to Boaster breakdancing after a round win 😅 <a href="https://t.co/EAp4x1zuwj">pic.twitter.com/EAp4x1zuwj</a></p>
<p>— ohnePixel Updates (@ohnePixelUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ohnePixelUpdate/status/1974451251938304490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="1811" data-end="2088">ohnePixel was present not as a silent viewer but as part of the chaos. He reacted live, joked, teased, and occasionally looked completely lost, in the best possible way. The contrast between his CS comfort zone and Valorant’s flamboyant style became part of the entertainment.</p>
<p data-start="2090" data-end="2166">Spectators weren’t shy either. On the CS side, joking criticisms flooded in:</p>
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<p data-start="2170" data-end="2338">“As representative of the CS community… we agree that you are BANNED from coming back to Counter-Strike ❌ good luck in the future”</p>
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<p data-start="2340" data-end="2411">From Valorant fans, on the other hand, the reaction was more welcoming:</p>
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<p data-start="2415" data-end="2599">“Honestly streaming the top 4 of every event would be super fun. He still maintains his 90% CS streams while also coming to Valo every few months”</p>
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<p data-start="2601" data-end="2662">It’s a messy culture collision, but that’s partly the point.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ohnePixel perfectly represents every CS player reacting to this 😭<a href="https://t.co/UfJkgic8Pt">pic.twitter.com/UfJkgic8Pt</a></p>
<p>— Ozzny (@Ozzny_CS2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ozzny_CS2/status/1974473752550179209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="449" data-end="944">But while all eyes were on the pros, <strong data-start="486" data-end="499">ohnePixel</strong> ended up stealing some of the spotlight. During his co-stream, he decided to jump into Valorant himself, locking in <strong data-start="617" data-end="625">Yoru</strong>, teleporting across the map, and even managing to <strong data-start="676" data-end="714">kill Vitality’s Derke and Sayonara</strong> in a live match. Clips of the moment exploded across social media, racking up nearly <strong data-start="898" data-end="922">half a million views</strong> in less than a day.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ohnePixel might need to stick to Valorant 👀 <a href="https://t.co/pUzm5lKrjy">pic.twitter.com/pUzm5lKrjy</a></p>
<p>— ohnePixel Updates (@ohnePixelUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ohnePixelUpdate/status/1974549412325249119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="946" data-end="1429">Fans were equal parts shocked and amused. “Vitality’s star lineup almost lost to ohnePixel,” one user joked, while another laughed, “He already has the Riot gun buddy? 😭.” Reddit piled on too, with one thread titled <em data-start="1163" data-end="1205">“Ohnepixel kills Vit Derke and Sayonara”</em> showing his Yoru clone bait play, followed by waves of chat spammed with “LOL” as he pulled it off. Someone even joked, <em data-start="1326" data-end="1427">“He’s so good he diffed Sayonara and Derke while carrying Subroza. Someone needs to sign this guy.”</em></p>
<p data-start="1431" data-end="1522">The reactions summed it up perfectly: part disbelief, part chaos, and 100% entertainment.</p>
<h2 data-start="2669" data-end="2714">Memes, AI Faces, and “Irreversible Damage”</h2>
<p data-start="2716" data-end="2992">No internet phenomenon is complete without memes. In this case, one of the loudest ones is an <strong data-start="2810" data-end="2832">AI-generated video</strong> of ohnePixel doing makeup routines, complete with captions like “Ohne playing Valorant has done irreversible damage 😔.&#8221;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ohne playing valorant has done irreversible damage 😔 <a href="https://t.co/DdWNKCfhHm">pic.twitter.com/DdWNKCfhHm</a></p>
<p>— HotGamerDude (@HotGamerDudes) <a href="https://twitter.com/HotGamerDudes/status/1974749902950572231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="2994" data-end="3226">Valorant teams themselves weren’t immune. At least one team was jokingly referenced in meme form, using ohnePixel’s face or reactions as placeholders.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">so excited to watch the grand final just to end up getting gunned down with an odin on corrode by this man <a href="https://t.co/IZtWsm0E8v">pic.twitter.com/IZtWsm0E8v</a></p>
<p>— FNATIC (@FNATIC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1974809106629239269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 data-start="3532" data-end="3569">What It Says About Esports Culture</h2>
<p data-start="3571" data-end="3668">What’s happening here might have a deeper meaning for how esports personalities cross boundaries. OhnePixel’s sudden move into Valorant has effectively blurred the lines between two of the biggest competitive FPS scenes. It shows just how fluid fan interest has become, where one creator can comfortably straddle both Counter-Strike and Valorant without losing his identity. And as expected, some corners of the CS crowd are salty. But the Valorant community seems mostly amused. The tension itself fuels more content.</p>
<h2 data-start="4401" data-end="4418">Final Thoughts</h2>
<p data-start="4420" data-end="4695">ohnePixel’s Valorant detour might have seemed like a novelty at first. But it’s become a full spectacle, part esports, part meme factory, part cultural mash-up. Some people cringe, others can’t wait for the next clip. Either way, he’s ensuring every new moment is shareable.</p>
<p data-start="4697" data-end="4977">Whether he sticks around in Valorant or eventually goes back to full time CS, this move is already a defining moment in cross-game streaming culture.</p>
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		<title>IShowSpeed Is Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creator of 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Rolling Stone has officially named IShowSpeed the Most Influential Creator of 2025, putting the explosive streamer at the top of a list packed with global heavyweights in gaming, entertainment, and culture. Rolling Stone names @ishowspeedsui as the #1 most influential creator of 2025 👑 IShowSpeed has transformed a childhood nickname and his longtime love of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p data-start="247" data-end="459">Rolling Stone has officially named IShowSpeed the <strong data-start="297" data-end="333">Most Influential Creator of 2025</strong>, putting the explosive streamer at the top of a list packed with global heavyweights in gaming, entertainment, and culture.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rolling Stone names <a href="https://twitter.com/ishowspeedsui?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ishowspeedsui</a> as the #1 most influential creator of 2025 👑</p>
<p>IShowSpeed has transformed a childhood nickname and his longtime love of video games into an IRL streaming empire.</p>
<p>Full list: <a href="https://t.co/skyf2C1hUS">https://t.co/skyf2C1hUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/VgiW5vNcMr">pic.twitter.com/VgiW5vNcMr</a></p>
<p>— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) <a href="https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1960331395227869624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="461" data-end="754">For those who’ve followed his journey, the win makes sense. In just a year, Speed has gone from being a massive American streamer to a worldwide phenomenon. His IRL tours across Asia, South America, and Europe became events in themselves, drawing crowds in the thousands and millions online.</p>
<p data-start="756" data-end="1185">In Indonesia, his stream smashed records for an English-speaking creator with over one million concurrent viewers.</p>
<div id="attachment_65075" style="width: 755px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-65075" class="wp-image-65075 " src="https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-28.webp?x67281" alt="IShowSpeed Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creator of 2025" width="745" height="419" srcset="https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-28.webp 842w, https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-28-300x169.webp 300w, https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-28-768x432.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px" /><p id="caption-attachment-65075" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: iShowSpeed on Youtube</p></div>
<p data-start="756" data-end="1185">He trained with Shaolin monks in China, sparred with Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines, and even became an honorary mayor in Peru. From being speared in the WWE’s Royal Rumble to scoring the winning penalty in the Sidemen Charity Match, IShowSpeed has blurred the line between internet fame and global celebrity.</p>
<div id="attachment_65076" style="width: 1578px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-65076" class="wp-image-65076 size-full" src="https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-29.webp?x67281" alt="IShowSpeed Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creator of 2025" width="1568" height="882" srcset="https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-29.webp 1568w, https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-29-300x169.webp 300w, https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-29-1280x720.webp 1280w, https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-29-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.shanethegamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image-29-1536x864.webp 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px" /><p id="caption-attachment-65076" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: iShowSpeed on Youtube</p></div>
<p data-start="1187" data-end="1298">Rolling Stone’s recognition cements what fans already knew, Speed is everywhere, and people can’t look away.</p>
<h2 data-start="1300" data-end="1343">Gaming and streaming dominate the list</h2>
<p data-start="1344" data-end="1854">IShowSpeed isn’t the only gaming creator featured in Rolling Stone’s Top 25. Former #1 Kai Cenat holds strong at #4, proving he’s still one of the biggest names in streaming. MrBeast, who’s made philanthropy into viral content, sits at #7 after ranking #4 last year. Duke Dennis comes in at #12, blending gaming with real-life content that’s blown up across TikTok. VTuber Ironmouse also makes history at #17, after breaking Twitch subscriber records in 2024, showing just how far virtual creators have come.</p>
<p data-start="1856" data-end="1996">Together, these names highlight how gaming and streaming aren’t niche anymore, they’re shaping culture in a way few could have predicted.</p>
<h2 data-start="1998" data-end="2041">Beyond gaming: culture shapers of 2025</h2>
<p data-start="2042" data-end="2341">While the gaming world flexed its muscles, the list also celebrates creators from across entertainment, comedy, and lifestyle. Comedian Druski lands at #2 thanks to his viral sketches, while Ms Rachel at #3 continues to be one of the most trusted names for parents raising kids in the digital age.</p>
<p data-start="2343" data-end="2642">Podcasting powerhouse Alex Cooper makes the list, alongside sharp voices like Hasan Piker, Drew Afualo, and Tefi Pessoa. Rising stars like Jake Shane and Brandon Edelman also feature, while Alix Earle and Meredith Hayden represent lifestyle and food content that dominates TikTok feeds everywhere.</p>
<p data-start="2644" data-end="3011">Camilla Araujo and Anayka She bring fresh voices to the scene, Ilona Maher continues to push sports and body positivity, and Speedy Morman holds it down as one of the most authentic storytellers online. Theo Von, Dave Portnoy, Sabrina Brier, Quenlin Blackwell, Caleb Hearon, and Kay Poyer round out the list, proving the internet spotlight has room for every niche.</p>
<h2 data-start="3485" data-end="3546">Rolling Stone’s Top 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025</h2>
<p data-start="3548" data-end="3630">Here’s the full list of everyone featured in Rolling Stone’s rankings this year:</p>
<ol>
<li data-start="3635" data-end="3647">IShowSpeed</li>
<li data-start="3651" data-end="3659">Druski</li>
<li data-start="3663" data-end="3674">Ms Rachel</li>
<li data-start="3678" data-end="3689">Kai Cenat</li>
<li data-start="3693" data-end="3712">Quenlin Blackwell</li>
<li data-start="3716" data-end="3730">Caleb Hearon</li>
<li data-start="3734" data-end="3743">MrBeast</li>
<li data-start="3747" data-end="3760">Hasan Piker</li>
<li data-start="3764" data-end="3780">Camilla Araujo</li>
<li data-start="3785" data-end="3798">Alex Cooper</li>
<li data-start="3803" data-end="3815">Jake Shane</li>
<li data-start="3820" data-end="3833">Duke Dennis</li>
<li data-start="3838" data-end="3851">Drew Afualo</li>
<li data-start="3856" data-end="3869">Tefi Pessoa</li>
<li data-start="3874" data-end="3889">Speedy Morman</li>
<li data-start="3894" data-end="3907">Ilona Maher</li>
<li data-start="3912" data-end="3923">Ironmouse</li>
<li data-start="3928" data-end="3940">Anayka She</li>
<li data-start="3945" data-end="3955">Theo Von</li>
<li data-start="3960" data-end="3975">Sabrina Brier</li>
<li data-start="3980" data-end="3992">Alix Earle</li>
<li data-start="3997" data-end="4014">Meredith Hayden</li>
<li data-start="4019" data-end="4033">Dave Portnoy</li>
<li data-start="4038" data-end="4055">Brandon Edelman</li>
<li data-start="4060" data-end="4071">Kay Poyer</li>
</ol>
<p>Source: <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/top-social-media-influencers-creators-2025-1235413251/">Rolling Stone</a></p>
<h2 data-start="3013" data-end="3046">A turning point for creators</h2>
<p data-start="3047" data-end="3390">What’s striking about the 2025 list is just how diverse it is. From VTubers to comedians, podcasters to lifestyle influencers, creators are no longer boxed in by one format or platform. Instead, they’re crossing over into mainstream culture, building loyal communities, and in Speed’s case, packing out arenas on the other side of the world.</p>
<p data-start="3392" data-end="3724">Rolling Stone’s Most Influential Creators of 2025 shows us that the internet is where culture happens first. Whether you’re watching IShowSpeed stream live from Shenzhen, laughing at Druski’s latest skit, or tuning into Alex Cooper’s podcast, these creators aren’t just shaping online culture, they’re shaping culture, full stop.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The streaming world has just witnessed history. MrBeast, Adin Ross, and xQc teamed up for a marathon charity stream that not only entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers but also broke a world record, raising over $12 million for clean water initiatives. The TeamWater livestream kicked off on Kick as MrBeast’s first-ever broadcast on the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p data-start="402" data-end="667">The streaming world has just witnessed history. MrBeast, Adin Ross, and xQc teamed up for a marathon charity stream that not only entertained hundreds of thousands of viewers but also broke a world record, raising over <strong data-start="621" data-end="636">$12 million</strong> for clean water initiatives.</p>
<p data-start="669" data-end="1204">The <em data-start="673" data-end="684">TeamWater</em> livestream kicked off on Kick as MrBeast’s first-ever broadcast on the platform. The original target was $5 million, which already sounded ambitious, but given the combined pulling power of the three internet juggernauts, it didn’t take long before that milestone was smashed. Instead of stopping there, the trio decided to keep going. Hours rolled by, challenges got wilder, and the donations kept flooding in until they reached $12 million, setting the record for the most money ever raised in a single livestream.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MrBeast, Adin Ross &amp; xQc just broke the Guinness World Record for the most money raised for charity during a livestream, raising $12,000,000 in 17 hours!</p>
<p>The previous record was held by Z Event 2021 which raised $11.97M from October 29th &#8211; 31st 2021<br />
<a href="https://t.co/46coefU3Wq">pic.twitter.com/46coefU3Wq</a></p>
<p>— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) <a href="https://twitter.com/FearedBuck/status/1956368740695589292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h3 data-start="1206" data-end="1249">Chaos, stunts, and all-nighter antics</h3>
<p data-start="1251" data-end="1505">True to form, the stream wasn’t just about sitting in front of a camera and waiting for donations to roll in. To keep the energy high (and the internet entertained), the trio threw themselves into all sorts of antics throughout the 16–18 hour marathon.</p>
<p data-start="1507" data-end="1917">At different points in the night, they covered themselves in snakes, jammed out with a live mariachi band, took lie detector tests, wrestled in oil, played some late-night basketball, and even got impromptu haircuts while still live. It was classic internet chaos, the kind of unpredictable energy that Adin Ross and xQc are known for, combined with MrBeast’s knack for turning big ideas into bigger moments.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🐍 MrBeast takes on the snake challenge live for the Team Water stream on Kick… and it’s as wild as it sounds 😳💧 <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBeast?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrBeast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/xQc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@xQc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adinross?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adinross</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KickStreaming?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KickStreaming</a> <a href="https://t.co/P6XJdZeSHb">pic.twitter.com/P6XJdZeSHb</a></p>
<p>— StreamerClipsx (@streamerclipsx) <a href="https://twitter.com/streamerclipsx/status/1956316784841445659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="1919" data-end="2088">The unpredictable vibe helped keep over 200,000 concurrent viewers glued to the stream, and in turn, motivated fans and celebrities alike to keep donations rolling in.</p>
<h3 data-start="2090" data-end="2124">The million-dollar donations</h3>
<p data-start="2126" data-end="2441">While thousands of small donations stacked up from everyday viewers, some seriously big names helped push the total over the top. Electrolyte brand Be LOVE, Kick co-founder Ed Craven, streamer Trainwreckstv, entrepreneur Bijan Tehrani, and influencer Sophie Rain each dropped <strong data-start="2402" data-end="2425">at least $1 million</strong> into the pot.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sophie Rain left Mr Beast and Adin Ross SHOCKED after she donated $1 Million to Mr Beast’s TeamWater charity 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/kMGA5fEpoY">pic.twitter.com/kMGA5fEpoY</a></p>
<p>— internet hall of fame (@InternetH0F) <a href="https://twitter.com/InternetH0F/status/1956237826627932671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="2443" data-end="2670">Other high-profile supporters included UFC boss Dana White, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky, music mogul Scooter Braun, and even Gary Vee, showing that the stream had the attention of not just fans but major players across industries.</p>
<p data-start="2672" data-end="2887">One of the standout moments came when Scooter Braun called into the stream to help push the final total across the $12 million line. MrBeast later called him “the GOAT” for coming through at such a crucial moment.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Justin Bieber&#8217;s manager Scooter Braun just donated this amount to Mr Beast&#8217;s charity LIVE😳🔥 <a href="https://t.co/fkJp3lW0UQ">pic.twitter.com/fkJp3lW0UQ</a></p>
<p>— Kick Clippa (@kickclippa) <a href="https://twitter.com/kickclippa/status/1956364684187042203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h3 data-start="2889" data-end="2916">Why TeamWater matters</h3>
<p data-start="2918" data-end="3332">MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has made philanthropy a core part of his brand, often linking huge stunts and challenges to meaningful causes. <em data-start="3074" data-end="3085">TeamWater</em> is part of his ongoing mission to fund clean drinking water for people in need. The $12 million raised in this single stream translates to <strong data-start="3225" data-end="3268">millions of years of clean water access</strong>, something MrBeast himself pointed out while thanking donors.</p>
<p data-start="3334" data-end="3523">“Guys, that is 12 million years of clean water for people in need. Or put differently, that’s clean water for hundreds of thousands of humans for decades each,” he said during the stream.</p>
<div style="width: 638px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" src="https://i.ibb.co.com/27HTXwxs/2025-08-16-19-33.png" alt="Team Water" width="628" height="568" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Image via teamwater.org</p></div>
<p data-start="3525" data-end="3738">For context, every $1 donated to TeamWater provides one person with clean water for an entire year. That means this record-breaking stream alone has changed the lives of millions in a tangible, long-lasting way.</p>
<h3 data-start="3740" data-end="3788">A milestone for Kick and streaming culture</h3>
<p data-start="3790" data-end="4085">The charity event also marked a huge moment for <strong data-start="3838" data-end="3846">Kick</strong>, the relatively new streaming platform that’s been pushing hard to compete with Twitch. Having MrBeast choose Kick for his first ever stream, and then breaking a Guinness World Record on it, is about as big a statement as you can get.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ws to everyone that made this happen 💚 <a href="https://t.co/b5uAyststT">pic.twitter.com/b5uAyststT</a></p>
<p>— Kick (@KickStreaming) <a href="https://twitter.com/KickStreaming/status/1956370796185899039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="4087" data-end="4400">For Adin Ross and xQc, who’ve already been key figures in Kick’s growth, the stream felt like validation of the platform’s influence. For viewers, it was another reminder of the insane reach that gaming and streaming culture has today, not just for entertainment, but for making a difference on a global scale.</p>
<h3 data-start="4402" data-end="4440">Breaking records, changing lives</h3>
<p data-start="4442" data-end="4830">This isn’t the first time MrBeast has made headlines for giving away eye-watering sums of money, but the TeamWater stream is a reminder that it’s not just spectacle. It’s a combination of entertainment, gaming culture, and real-world impact. With Adin Ross and xQc adding their energy and fanbases to the mix, it turned into one of the biggest charity drives the internet has ever seen.</p>
<p data-start="4832" data-end="5090">Twelve million dollars in under 18 hours isn’t just a number, it’s proof of what happens when massive online communities rally together. And for the millions of people who’ll soon have access to clean water because of it, it’s a record that truly matters.</p>
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