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Cinna addresses TwitchCon rumors after Emiru assault incident

Cinna addressed her TwitchCon 2025 appearance amid growing safety concerns at the event


Pop Culture & Art October 18, 2025 2 min read

Following the alleged assault of fellow streamer Emiru at TwitchCon 2025, creator Brittany Lynn Watts, better known as Cinna, has clarified the circumstances surrounding her own participation at the event.

In a clip shared online, Cinna said she canceled her scheduled meet-and-greet because she “didn’t want to stay in the same place for too long,” citing growing safety concerns at the venue. She explained that her contract included both a performance and a meet-and-greet, but her team decided to withdraw from both for security reasons.

Addressing speculation that she was forced to appear, Cinna clarified that Twitch “didn’t attempt to force” her to perform, though she maintained that the platform had “dropped the ball” on ensuring adequate safety.

Her statement came following a viral incident in which Emiru was allegedly assaulted by a male attendee during her meet-and-greet.

The episode reignited criticism of TwitchCon’s on-site safety protocols and the broader issue of harassment at fan conventions.

Reacting to the incident, Cinna called it “disgusting” and “completely preventable,” adding that it was shocking the man “wasn’t arrested immediately.”

As conversations about streamer safety continue, creators and fans are urging Twitch to strengthen protective measures for future conventions.

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