How Myth asked YouTube for a multi-million dollar contract, only to actually get it months later

Myth's recent move to YouTube has been the talk of the town the last few days. The longtime Twitch streamer is the latest to switch over to the Google-owned platform, and the esporting community has mostly been supportive of his move.

A few in the community dug out a three-month-old Twitter reply to the official YouTube handle, which read:

The post dates back to April 18, 2022, and the fact that the streamer probably got a pretty good deal to leave Twitch after a few months is not lost on the fans. The popular streamer has over seven million followers on the purple platform, and it is likely that most of them will now move over to YouTube Gaming.

Social media reacts to Myth's months-old tweet joking about YouTube exclusivity contract

Ali "Myth" is an American streamer of Middle-Eastern descent. He started his streaming career in 2016 by streaming a dead game called Paragon, created by Epic Games. He shot into popularity the following year after becoming famous for playing Epic's new Fortnite Battle Royale. He even joined the competitive scene, becoming captain of the TSM roster.

He currently streams FPS games such as Valorant and Warzone, as well as Fall Guys, due to which he's become a popular variety streamer. So, it was a big deal when he announced his "Big Decision" to move to a different streaming platform, days after OfflineTV GOAT LilyPichu did the same.

Some went digging, and the old tweet from April was brought to attention by the esporting personality Jake Lucky:

The thread began with a tweet about a picture of the streamer with YouTube sensation Valkyrae, presumably while they were hanging out during Coachella this April. The official YouTube Twitter handle wished them a good time at the event:

To that, the streamer replied, asking if the red platform would consider giving him a contract if he could get a certain number of likes for his tweet. Rae's move to the platform was a monumentous occasion back in 2020, and therefore not an unlikely place for Myth to hint at a prospective shift for himself. One person mocked him about not getting a reply, and several asked him not to leave:

But now, the times have changed. With the post resurfacing, many have been amused by the phenomenon, wondering if they could sign a multi-million dollar deal with the platform:

It begs the question, did he have the deal ready when he Tweeted that? Is this why YouTube did not respond to the tweet? They normally love social media banter. No one but the streamer himself can answer the question.

About the author

Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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