Mizkif beganstreaming in 2016. He streamed to a relatively small community until 2018, when he gained popularity for serving as a cameraman for fellowstreamerPaul "Ice Poseidon" Denino.[6]
On April 30, 2019, Mizkif and fellow Twitch streamer and friendEsfand were banned in response to an incident that occurred atPAX East between them and Jenna "Meowri", a streamer andcosplayer, where Mizkif and Esfand made an insensitive joke towards Meowri during a livestream. They were then unbanned seven days later.[8]
2020–present
In March 2020, Mizkif garnered attention after he made over $5,600 during a sleeping stream.[9] In an interview withWired, he stated, "Most streams can be very draining. This stream was the opposite. It was very easy. It was honestly a nice break from my normal routine of playing games all day."[10]
On October 11, 2020, Mizkif, along with fellow Twitch streamersAsmongold, Esfand, Rich Campbell, and Tips Out, announced the launch of their new gaming organization,One True King.[4]
Mizkif hit one million followers on Twitch on January 18, 2021.[13]
In October 2021, Mizkif appeared on the infamous Twitch leaks, which revealed the top Twitch streamers earnings from August 2019 to October 2021. Mizkif was ranked 23rd on the list, with a reported payout of $2,086,548.21 during this time period.[14]
On March 2022, Mizkif won Best Just Chatting Streamer at the2021 Streamer Awards. He was also nominated for Streamer of the Year at the same ceremony.[15]
On September 19, 2022, Mizkif was accused by fellow Twitch streamerTrainwreckstv of downplaying and covering up an incident where his roommate and fellow streamer CrazySlick allegedlysexually assaulted female streamer AdrianahLee. Later that day, streamerIce Poseidon, whom Mizkif worked with during his early streaming career, published a set of comments made by Mizkif from 2018 to 2019, characterized as racist andhomophobic. The following day, as a result of the aforementioned incidents, Mizkif was placed on leave by One True King.[16][17][18][19] According to the Texas-based law firm Jackson Walker, the investigation's counsel did not find direct evidence that Mizkif attempted to minimize or cover up sexual assault, as alleged. His status as an OTK member was reinstated.[20][21] Later on January 2, 2023, Mizkif uploaded a video apologizing for the "insensitive" and "tone-deaf" behavior he displayed in a broadcast from early October.[22][23]
Mizkif was banned from Twitch on January 13, 2023, after watching the banned streamer Grossgore during a livestream. He was eventually unbanned less than 24 hours later.[24][25]
On February 7, 2023, Mizkif was banned on Twitch for violating theDMCA after he watched an American reality TV series calledMILF Manor on his Twitch channel. He was then unbanned a day later.[26]
On May 28, 2023, Mizkif announced that he had joinedRumble, a video hosting site, and would stream some of his content on the platform.[27]
In an October 25, 2025 livestream, cosplayer and streamerEmiru accused Mizkif of misconduct, including unwanted physical contact, emotional abuse, and stalking. Emiru and Mizkif were in a relationship for several years, ending in 2024. According to Emiru, Mizkif threatened to retaliate if she ever spoke about the situation. Mizkif denied the more serious allegations and disputed some aspects of Emiru's account.[28][29] In response, on October 27, 2025,One True King disclosed on Twitter that Mizkif had been terminated from the organization for unrelated reasons "some time ago" and that he holds no stake in the organization or any of its affiliated companies.[30]
Other ventures
Unrooted
In 2021, Mizkif announced his intention to develop a platform game titledUnrooted.[31] CitingJump King as a primary influence, the game was showcased in theplatformer category at the 2022 OTK Games Expo.[32][33]Unrooted was officially released onSteam on August 2, 2024.[34][35]
Iron Forge Gym
On January 17, 2024, Mizkif announced the opening of Iron Forge Gym, located in Austin, Texas, and co-owned by himself and Norwegian Twitch streamer Knut. The facility offers full-service weight lifting as well asMMA and wrestling classes.[36][37][38]
Just Chatting Podcast
On May 6, 2024, Mizkif announced the launch of "Just Chatting Podcast", a weeklypodcast hosted by himself where he interviews various guests in a one-on-one setting.[39]
Philanthropy
On December 21, 2019, Mizkif held a charity stream for St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas. His community raised over $5,000, which Mizkif would later use to purchase toys for the hospital's patients.[40]
In June 2021, Mizkif, along with fellow streamer Ryan "Simply" Reeves,rappelled down600 Congress, a 32-story building in Austin, Texas, for aMake-A-Wish fundraiser event titled "Over the Edge". They raised over $20,000 during their companion charity stream, funded by donations from viewers.[41]
On February 10, 2023, Mizkif held a 26-hour charity stream with the goal of raising funds for the victims of the2023 Turkey-Syria earthquakes. Mizkif and his community managed to raise $80,799.[42]
Personal life
Mizkif began dating fellow Twitch streamer and wildlife rehabilitatorMaya Higa in 2019.[43] On September 14, 2021, Mizkif announced on Twitter that he and Higa were no longer in a relationship.[44]
In early June 2021, Mizkif purchased anAudi R8. On January 3, 2022, Mizkif announced on Twitter that his Audi R8 sustained $100,000 in damages after being hit by someone in a parking lot.[47]
^Geddes, George (February 17, 2020)."Mizkif serenaded on stream as a birthday gift".Dot Esports.GAMURS Group.Archived from the original on May 9, 2022. RetrievedAugust 15, 2021.For Mizkif's birthday, which was originally celebrated on Feb. 14, he planned to stream himself opening birthday presents with his close friends, girlfriend Maya Higa, and the rest of his viewers. But his close friends and girlfriend had one final surprise to ensure that he wouldn't forget his 25th birthday.
^Deschamps, Marc (September 15, 2021)."Mizkif Announces Twitch Break".Comic Book.Archived from the original on May 10, 2022. RetrievedMay 10, 2022.In a Twitlonger post, Mizkif and Maya Higa revealed that they have broken up, and will both be taking a break from streaming, in order to "process and to take care of ourselves."
