All the biggest streamers in the world fromNICKMERCStoTimTheTatManare all straight dudes. They make great content, sure. They’re good at what they do, they’re definitely entertaining, and it’s clear why they’re incredibly popular. But there’s still a group out there rarely seen in the upper echelons of Twitch, and that’s its LGBTQ+ streamers.
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The media gives these larger streamers an even wider audience when they show up in scandals, such as Dr DisRespectand his recent ban, which ended up on media giant ESPN’s site. Why not take a moment to shine a light on a different Twitch community? A community with little to no scandals and streamers committed to making positive change in the world. It’s time to sit down and watch some LGBTQ+ streamers, support them, and help them grow.
Updated January 14th, 2021 by Christopher Fain:Twitch is a great place to connect with gamers, musicians, and more. It’s also a place where members of the LGBTQIA+ congregate and discuss their favorite things. Withthe politically-charged messthat runs rampant in the world these days, it’s nice to settle down on Twitch. It’s a great way to support the community, especially its members of color, even if going out and marching isn’t an option.
The LGBTQIA+ tag isn’t always the best place to start when looking for someone new to follow. It can be very overwhelming to find the content many seek out, especially if they’re new to Twitch.
13Blizzb3ar
Malik,or Blizzb3ar as he’s more commonly known, is a queer, black streamer with a goal of creating a warm, welcoming community. He identifies as bisexual and primarily plays PC and Xbox games. His go-to’s includeRaft,Among Us, and more. Blizzb3ar refers to his community as the Blizzbies which currently amount to a thriving base of 3.1k followers.
He often streams four days a week, but jointhe Blizzbies Discordfor more information on when and what he plans to stream. Blizzb3ar is available on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at the same handle.
12Jygglypuffdaddy
Feeling a bit spooky and cute?Join Jygglypuffdaddy for Spoopy Saturdays, along with other great content. Otherwise known as André, this gay streamer resides in Germany, playing mostly JRPGs, Nintendo games, and the occasionalDead by DaylightandFriday the 13th. With a community of roughly 1k members, this streamer is great and growing.
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Watch Jyfflypuffdaddy almost any day of the week, andjoin the Discordto get to know him and his community better. Find Jygglypuffdaddy on both Twitter and TikTok at the same handle.
11*Justin_nick
Into survival-horror, JRPGs, RPGs, and story-heavy games?Check out Justin_nickon Twitch.He’s part of the Rainbow Arcade communityand has an amazing laugh that keeps every viewer cackling. Justin is a larger streamer with a community nearly 17k members strong. He plays games likePokemon,Dead by Daylight, and if viewers are really lucky, he even cooks on stream.
Justin streams about four days a week, but fans can catch up with himon the Discord. Find him onTwitter,TikTok, andInstagram, and check outhis merch store on Streamlabs.
10GoldKarat
GoldKarat is a London-based variety streamerwho plays games such asFall Guys,Animal Crossing,Persona, andCities: Skylines. He’s also a member of theMeme Dream Steam Team, a group dedicated to creating unique content through graphic effects, sound effects, and more. Sometimes after playing certain games, he gives detailed reviews of them on his YouTube channel.
This bubbly,upbeat Twitch personalityis also a vegan who enjoys sharing his lifestyle with his community. Join the growing 24 KARAT Club and grow with this up-and-coming LGBTQ+ streamer. Catch him every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 17:30 UK time.
9DEERE
Those who think regular Twitch is becoming a drag shouldcheck out DEERE. This amazing make-up artist goes live with a new drag look every stream and isa member of the Stream Queens, an all-drag group of streamers. Some streams even begin with watching the look come to life from foundation to final product. DEERE primarily playsscary video gamessuch asDead by Daylight,Among the Sleep, and several indie titles.
Join the community, buy some merch, and get ready for some spooks and looks. DEERE streams every Wednesday and Friday starting at 6PM PST.
8TeaLex
For the type who loves to be short, sweet, and to the point, with a sprinkle of addictive dry humor,take a look at TeaLex. She does make-up streams some days andPersonaandPokemonthe next. Additionally, Lex encourages donations to movements and foundations such as Black Lives Matter, Black Visions Collective, and Reclaim the Block before donating to her stream. She even links to them on her About page.
TeaLex is both a Discord partner and Humble partner. Follow her today, join the discord, and hop into the stream between 5PM and 6PM PST.
7Cypheroftyr
Cypheroftyr is an amazing Chicago-based online personalitythat streams, develops games, and manages a non-profit. She’s a Humble partner and Take This ambassador who hosts and produces a second stream show calledRivals of Waterdeepfor herDungeons & Dragonsfans on the official TwitchD&D channel. On a regular day, Cypheroftyr plays games likeDungeon Crossing,The Sims 4, andThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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Join the community and follow her on Twitter to keep up with her primary streaming schedule. Otherwise, watchRivals of Waterdeepat 1PM EST and herDragon Agegames every Thursday at 8PM ESTon WanderingDM.
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5MermaidUnicorn
Those looking for more than video games mightenjoy MermaidUnicorn. They’re a vocalist and multi-instrumentalistfocusing on musical streams. This talented streamer plays about 40 musical instruments and features several of them in their streams. MermaidUnicorn studied biomedicine and mental illness in college and strives to make their community a safe and educational space on related issues.
Join this large LGBTQ+ community today and hop into the discord to keep up with the current stream schedule. The party never stops when a mermaid unicorn enters the chat.
4Sammymjay
UK-based streamer Sammymjayprimarilyplays horror gamessuch asDead By DaylightandAlien: Isolation. He’s a StreamLoots partner and advocates open, educational, and non-discriminatory discussion in his chat. Sammymjay mains Killers inDead By Daylight, so expect most streams to reflect that. Sometimes he goes live in full make-up as a movie monster.
Join the community and follow him on Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date with upcoming events. Check out Sammymjay on YouTube as well to keep up with his best highlights. He streams Monday through Friday from 14:00 - 19:00 BST. Tune in for his seriously killer skills.
