An American live streamer has been permanently banned from the Kick platform after broadcasting footage that appeared to show him driving over a person with his car.
The Shocking Broadcast
The incident occurred during a live stream on December 24. The streamer, known online as Clavicular and whose real first name is Braden, shared footage showing an individual lying on the ground in front of his car's windshield. In the video, a person off-camera can be heard instructing him to 'start driving'. The vehicle then appears to move forward, passing over the person on the ground.
Following this, Clavicular is heard saying, 'Is he dead? Hopefully.' The disturbing clip quickly circulated on social media, leading to swift action from the streaming service. Shortly after the footage spread, Clavicular's Kick channel became unavailable, indicating a ban.
Claims of Self-Defence and Platform Scrutiny
In subsequent footage, the streamer was seen speaking to someone wearing a reflective safety jacket. He claimed he acted in self-defence, alleging that his vehicle was surrounded. 'You saw that? Bro, they were surrounding our car... I can't see s**t,' he stated. He further claimed to have seen what he believed was 'a pistol' through the clothing of one individual.
To date, the streamer has not made a public statement, and no further details about the condition of the person involved have been released by authorities.
A History of Extreme Content on Kick
This incident has intensified scrutiny of Kick's content moderation policies. The platform has a long-standing reputation for hosting extreme material. Earlier this year, French prosecutors opened an investigation into the Australian-based service following the death of an online star on camera.
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated the probe would examine whether Kick 'knowingly' broadcast 'videos of deliberate attacks on personal integrity' after the death of Raphael Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove. The 46-year-old Frenchman died after what was described as 'ten days of torture and humiliation' during live streams on the platform.
In a related development, France's minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, announced the government would sue Kick for 'negligence' over its failure to block dangerous content. This latest ban raises further questions about the balance between creator freedom and platform responsibility in the largely unregulated world of live streaming.
