Following recent allegations surrounding his 2020 Twitch ban, Turtle Beach has severed ties with Dr Disrespect. The gaming accessory company had a long-standing partnership with the streamer, including a co-branded headset.
The allegations, made by former Twitch employee Cody Conners, claim Dr Disrespect engaged in inappropriate conduct involving a minor via Twitch's Whispers feature. While the specifics of the 2020 ban remained unclear until now, these allegations have prompted several partners to re-evaluate their relationships with Dr Disrespect.
Turtle Beach confirmed to IGN the termination of its partnership, ending a multi-year deal signed in 2020 and eliminating Dr Disrespect's merchandise from its website. This follows Midnight Society's earlier decision to end its collaboration with the streamer, despite initially assuming his innocence.
Dr Disrespect denies the allegations, stating no wrongdoing was acknowledged during his Twitch ban and that the matter was resolved with Twitch in 2020. He has also announced a break from streaming, citing the recent controversy and pre-planned vacation. The duration of his absence and future plans remain undisclosed.
