Drake’s Kick channel has vanished, sparking widespread speculation that the global superstar has severed ties with the streaming platform. Fans noticed the channel, once a hub for his high-stakes gambling streams and massive giveaways, now returns a “404 Error” when accessed. This sudden disappearance follows a heated public dispute with Kick’s co-founders, leaving the streaming community buzzing with questions about what went wrong.
The Canadian rapper, known for hits like “Hotline Bling,” joined Kick in 2022 as a high-profile ambassador for Stake, the crypto gambling company backing the platform. His streams, often featuring blackjack, slots, and jaw-dropping giveaways, drew millions of viewers. A standout moment was the “Drizzmas Giveaway” on December 26, 2024, where Drake and streamer Adin Ross gifted fans $250,000 in cash, luxury cars, and dream vacations.
The event, billed as the biggest streaming giveaway ever, showcased Drake’s knack for blending music stardom with streaming spectacle. However, tensions with Kick’s co-founders, Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, appear to have reached a breaking point. On August 17, 2025, Drake aired his frustrations in the chat of streamer TrainwrecksTV, calling Craven a “snake” and accusing the founders of “dissing the owls,” a nod to his OVO brand.
He compared himself to NBA star Steph Curry, claiming he brought success to Stake and Kick but was mistreated, forced to “eat granola bars for meals” and “take the Greyhound bus to games.” Drake also revealed he was barred from pushing affiliate links, limiting his ability to monetize his streams. His fiery comments, including
“we built this st… and they treat us like st,”
Suggested deep dissatisfaction with the platform’s leadership. Adin Ross, Drake’s frequent collaborator and close friend, was stunned by the channel’s deletion.
During a livestream on August 19, 2025, Ross confirmed Drake told him he would no longer stream on Kick unless it was for Ross’s boxing promotion company, Brand Risk Promotions. “Like, what now, dude?” Ross said, visibly shaken as he encountered the 404 error for the Drake Kick channel. Their partnership had been a cornerstone of Kick’s rise, with events like the April 2025 “Stake vs Drake & Adin” stream, where Drake announced a new solo album and gambled alongside Ross and DJ Akademiks.
Ross has described Drake as “the most normal, most famous person you’ll ever meet,” highlighting their genuine bond. The timing of Drake’s exit raises questions about broader issues. Some fans link the decision to the tragic death of French streamer Jean Pormanove on August 18, 2025, during a 10-day streaming marathon marred by allegations of mistreatment.
Drake and Ross pledged to cover Pormanove’s funeral costs, a gesture that underscored their empathy but may have highlighted Kick’s questionable content moderation. Others speculate that Drake’s recent merch deal with Amazon, which owns rival platform Twitch, or plans to stream his “Iceman” project on YouTube, created conflicts of interest with Kick and Stake. Fan reactions are mixed regarding the vanishing of Drake’s Kick channel.
Some praise Drake for walking away from a platform tied to controversial gambling content, with one X user stating,
“He couldn’t let the money take control of him.”
Others see his exit as a blow to Kick, which relied on his star power to rival Twitch. A fan on X noted,
“If Drake really dipped, that’s a huge L for them. Says a lot about how shaky that platform is.”
Meanwhile, Tehrani dismissed claims that Drake was banned over disputes about giveaways, posting a “cap” emoji to suggest the narrative was exaggerated.
