Why Aspen Kartier was banned from Twitch after viral livestream clip?

Viral clip leads to Twitch ban for Aspen Kartier

Twitch streamer and rapper Aspen Kartier has been banned from the platform after a disturbing clip from one of her livestreams went viral, prompting widespread backlash and accusations of animal abuse.

The incident stems from a short video circulated on social media that appears to capture Kartier reacting angrily after discovering her dog had escaped from its cage. While the animal is not visible in the clip, audio picked up what many viewers interpreted as the sound of the dog yelping, leading to intense criticism online.

The clip quickly spread across platforms including X and Reddit, with users calling on Twitch to take action. Shortly afterward, Kartier’s Twitch account was removed. Twitch has not publicly commented on the specific reason for the ban, citing its standard policy of not discussing individual enforcement decisions.

🚨Trigger Warning ⚠️ @aspenkartier <~ IS A SLIMY DISGUSTING EVIL ANAMAL ABUSING STUPID ASS ROTTEN HOE CUNT … Someone needs to go get that poor puppy!!!!!!! And smack that ugly ass bitch!!!!! #animalabuse #ASPCA#Peta#Chicagoanimalrescue#ChicagoTwitter #ChicagoX#Chicago pic.twitter.com/AJD7yxnWvE

— ITS_KRIA (@_Orteza_) January 29, 2026

Kartier later addressed the controversy on social media, denying that she abused her dog and pushing back against what she described as misinterpretations of the audio. Despite her response, criticism continued, with many users arguing that the clip violated Twitch’s community guidelines regarding harm and abuse.

Before the ban, Kartier had built a sizable online presence, with tens of thousands of followers on Twitch and YouTube. The incident has reignited debate over moderation on livestreaming platforms and how quickly companies should intervene when potentially harmful content surfaces in real time.