Livestream Abuse: Rapes, Murders Broadcast on Social Media
- Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, a 46-year-old french streamer, died during a livestream on the platform Kick.
- These streams, similar in format to those found on platforms like Twitch, center around the public humiliation of individuals, frequently enough for the entertainment of viewers and to...
- Kick is a relatively new live video streaming platform that has quickly gained popularity, positioning itself as an choice to Twitch.
The Dark Side of Live Streaming: A French Streamer’s Death and the Rise of ‘Humiliation Streams’
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Published August 22, 2025
A Tragedy on Kick
Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, a 46-year-old french streamer, died during a livestream on the platform Kick. The circumstances surrounding his death are deeply disturbing,highlighting a risky trend of “humiliation streams” gaining traction online. Graven reportedly passed away in his sleep after nearly 300 hours of broadcasting, a livestream that involved prolonged physical and psychological abuse.
What are ‘Humiliation Streams’?
These streams, similar in format to those found on platforms like Twitch, center around the public humiliation of individuals, frequently enough for the entertainment of viewers and to solicit donations. Reports indicate Graven’s stream involved physical violence, sleep deprivation, and even the ingestion of toxic substances.The motivation appears to be financial, with viewers donating in exchange for the streamer to endure increasingly degrading or harmful acts.This practice raises serious ethical and legal questions about the boundaries of online entertainment and the exploitation of individuals.
Kick: The Rising Platform
Kick is a relatively new live video streaming platform that has quickly gained popularity, positioning itself as an choice to Twitch. Its appeal lies in a more lenient content moderation policy, which, while attracting a wider range of creators, has also created an surroundings where harmful content can flourish. The platform’s structure and algorithms appear to have facilitated the growth of these disturbing “humiliation streams.”
The Timeline of Events
Graven began his extreme challenge livestream approximately 12 days before his death, ultimately broadcasting for 298 hours. The stream progressively escalated in its cruelty, with viewers seemingly encouraging increasingly harmful acts. His death was observed by viewers during the live broadcast, prompting widespread shock and condemnation. The incident has drawn comparisons to the dystopian themes explored in the television series Black Mirror
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The Broader Implications
This tragedy is not an isolated incident. Reports are emerging of other instances of extreme and harmful content being broadcast live on social media platforms. The incident raises critical questions about the responsibility of platforms to protect their users and the need for legal frameworks to address online abuse and exploitation. The pursuit of views and donations shoudl not come at the cost of human dignity and safety.