Popular Streamers React to TikTok’s Ban in the US

By / Streamers / January 19, 2025

Discover how popular streamers like Valkyrae, Kai Cenat, and more are reacting to TikTok’s potential ban in the US.

Valkyrae reacting to TikTok ban.
Valkyrae shares a screenshot of the TikTok ban message (Images via @Valkyrae/X)

On January 18, 2025, TikTok users across the United States reported that the app had been banned. After opening the app, a message pops up saying a law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. The message also states that the platform is working with the U.S. government toward a solution. Many users, including popular streamers, reacted to the ban on X. Streamers use the application to create content or share highlight clips from their streams.

Several creators have expressed their disappointment with the announcement. Moreover, many have urged other creators like MrBeast and Kai Cenat to buy the platform. Here are some of the popular streamers reacting to the ban including Kai Cenat, Valkyrae, and CaseOh.

Streamers React To TikTok Ban

Valkyrae Tries To Upload a TikTok After the Ban

Rachel “Valkyrae”, a popular streamer and content creator, tried to post on the platform after the ban was enacted. She failed to post a video on the platform at 96 percent and took to X to share the news. The streamer mentioned that she was posting a goodbye TikTok video before it was banned. Before the app was shut down, Rae had over 22.4M likes and 2.4M followers.

CaseOh Tried To “Prevent” the Ban

A meme on X stated that CaseOh would be trying to defend the TikTok server room after the ban was announced. After the ban on the 18th, CaseOh reacted to the meme and replied that he tried to defend the server room but failed and did not go down without a fight.

Many weighed in on the tweet including Valkyrae and Quackity, who humorously stated that Case was the last line of defense. Notably, CaseOh initially went viral on TikTok after posting clips from his streams. On the platform, Case has over 114.1M likes and over 8.7M followers.

Kai Cenat Says He Is Talking to TikTok

Twitch megastar Kai Cenat also weighed in on the situation by stating that he is in talks with the platform. However, after an hour of him posting the tweet the platform was banned. Many netizens humorously commented on how Kai worsened the situation. Fellow AMP member ImDavis also commented on the post by stating that Kai did nothing. Notably, Kai Cenat had over 131M likes and over 17.1M followers on the platform. Several clips from his streams go viral on the platform frequently.

FaZe Lacy referenced the iconic ‘Kai Cenat save us’ meme that went viral on social media.

FaZe Clan Members React To the Ban

FaZe members, Ronaldo and Lacy were live on stream when they received the message. Lacy stated that the TikTok ban is one of the worst world events of all time. Ronaldo was visibly confused at what Lacy said and expressed his confusion by asking him what he said.

Notably popular streamer Sketch was also present in the room with the duo, who also gained popularity on the platform. FaZe Lacy has over 94.7M likes and over 1.6M followers on the platform. While StableRonaldo has over 132.9M likes and 2.9M followers.

Jasontheween also reacted to the ban however, he stated that his TikTok was still working.

YourRAGE stated that he found a workaround on how to use TikTok and will be charging money for screensharing his for you page. He also showed that his TikTok was still working in a video he posted. Netizens suggested that the delay in the ban taking effect in some U.S. states might be the reason for his app still working.

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