Prominent Twitch streamer Emiru (real name Emily Schunk) publicly accused fellow creator Mizkif (real name Matthew Rinaudo) of sexual assault, domestic and psychological abuse, stalking, harassment, and blackmail during a livestream on October 25, 2025. According to her statement, the allegations stem from incidents that took place while the two resided together in Austin, Texas, and later in Los Angeles. The outburst has rocked the streaming community, given both figures’ status within the media organisation OTK Media and the broader creator economy. Emiru said the catalyst for going public was a recent incident at TwitchCon that made her feel she could no longer stay silent.
Emiru alleged that Mizkif engaged in a pattern of behaviour including:
During a time she was crying on her couch, Mizkif “tried to climb on top of me and shoved his hand down my pants. I screamed.”
Repeated stalking or harassment: she claimed he would bang on doors while she locked herself in her streaming room.
Blackmail threats: Emiru said he told friends and employees that if she spoke out, he would “destroy” her and would launch a smear campaign, including falsely accusing her of killing her rabbits (which had died naturally).
She said she has involved legal counsel, shown screenshots of his messages, and filed restraining orders in Texas and California.
The “why” behind her decision to speak: Emiru claimed she had remained silent throughout 2025, but after learning of a recent similar incident involving Mizkif in Los Angeles, she felt morally compelled to act.
Reactions & Analyst Comments
Streaming community figures and analysts have begun weighing in. For example, prominent streamer Asmongold acknowledged via livestream that he had suspected tension between the two but was unaware of the full extent. He said:
“There was always bad vibes… I wish I had known more and been more assertive.”
The broader creator-economy media is now discussing how this could prompt a reckoning regarding safety, accountability and platform governance within high-profile organisations like OTK. Some articles note that the allegations follow a previous real-world safety incident involving Emiru at TwitchCon.
Impact & Broader Implications
While this is not a sports story in the traditional sense, the structure of creator organisations such as OTK mimics team dynamics and sponsorship ecosystems. The accusations could significantly impact Mizkif’s standing in the streaming “league”: brand deals, platform status (on Twitch), organisational affiliation and audience trust are all at risk. Moreover, for Emiru, the move opens a broader discussion about creator safety, organiser responsibilities (e.g., TwitchCon security), and whether streaming houses will face increased scrutiny. The situation may prompt sponsors and platforms to reconsider how they vet, monitor and respond to allegations involving talent.
What’s Next
Mizkif has not yet issued a detailed public response to Emiru’s specific claims as of this writing. Authorities and legal representatives may become involved given the mentions of restraining orders.
Emiru accepted questions from her audience and said further documentation will be released.
Twitch (the platform) and live-event organisers may face growing pressure to revise policies for creator safety, harassment reporting, and incident response.
Industry watchers will look for official statements from OTK, further reactions from sponsors, and possible investigations or internal reviews.
