Ninja Returns to YouTube to Stream Fortnite

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Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has returned to YouTube following last month's Mixer shut down to stream Fortnite with fellow streamers, TimTheTatman, Dr Lupo, and Courage. Many have taken this as an indication that Ninja has signed a streaming deal with YouTube, however, not only has this not been confirmed, but it conflicts with reports claiming that Ninja is still in negotiations and that today's impromptu stream was done on his own, likely to generate buzz ahead of a proper announcement in the near future.

More specifically, and in wake of headlines claiming Ninja has signed with YouTube, industry reporter, Road Breslau took to Twitter to clarify that today's stream is not indicative of any deal signed between Ninja and YouTube. Rather, negotiations are still ongoing with more than one streaming platform. In fact, Breslau notes that Ninja may even return to Twitch at some point.

"Ninja is currently in negotiations with streaming platforms and no exclusive deal has yet been signed, including YouTube," said Breslau over on Twitter. "Today's YouTube live stream from Ninja is all on his own. Maybe he'll stream on Twitch too."


Speculation about a deal between Ninja and YouTube began earlier this morning when Ninja took to twitter and tweeted out "one hour to go," which was then followed up with a link to the YouTube stream at the top of the article.


That said, while it remains unclear what platform Ninja will sign with -- if any -- this is notably his first-ever stream on YouTube. The streaming star has amassed nearly 24 million subscribers on the platform do to regular video uploads, but he's never streamed on the platform due to his exclusivity deals with Twitch, and more recently, Mixer.



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JastyPosted:

Don't really care for him too much, but glad he chose to go with Youtube. I mean all of those sites truly are questionable but after his break-up with twitch I anticipated him not to go back. I'm glad he didn't go with facebook cause those streamers popping up on the timelines are annoying as hell.

0101010101010101Posted:

Kicka Dudes a clown and so is fortnite


Lmao this right here! I wish ninja would retire

EightThotzPosted:

Au Why is everyone hating so much. You don't have to watch him. Him being a successful streamer doesn't affect you in any way, shape or form. Other than seeing articles and clips you can just scroll past :D So much salt. I personally don't watch him, but the dude has done incredible things for himself. Hats off.


Do you have a crush on him or something, do you like blue cotton candy boys?

AuPosted:

Why is everyone hating so much. You don't have to watch him. Him being a successful streamer doesn't affect you in any way, shape or form. Other than seeing articles and clips you can just scroll past :D So much salt. I personally don't watch him, but the dude has done incredible things for himself. Hats off.

and7320Posted:

clown shoe retard with my little pony hair

MazePosted:

Everyone in the comments is angry as hell, respect to my man for grinding for years on end. Patience and Hard work pays off, I'm happy to see all of his success!

MafiaherbsPosted:

i also agree lol guys a clown. kiddy streamer

KickaPosted:

Dudes a clown and so is fortnite

XboxPosted:

Guess we'll have to see what happens, personally I don't watch him stream but have seen his videos.

ifconfigPosted:

Glock- Who cares.
This dude is literally the definition of HIV.


Yeah he is a full blown idiot. His fan base doesn't understand that though.

aden34 Who cares.
the way twitch did him dirty after he left, I doubt he will ever go back


Money talks. He's greedy.