Looking at the line-up on Twitch’s official Twitter page, fans were left in a state of dissatisfaction. The primary cause of the criticism was down to the fact that Twitch has decided to pay big bucks to star musicians while curtailing the income of its own creators by introducing a 50/50 revenue split (the previous split was 70/30 in favor of streamers). One user commented:
Streaming community disgruntled at the sight of Twitch splashing cash on big names
In addition to the aforementioned trio, there will be performances by DJ Lani Love and TIGERMOMTOY throughout the TwitchCon event. Regardless of the big names that Twitch has appointed, the streaming community has expressed their reservations.
Responding to the announcement, Twitter users shared their opinions, with many pointing out that Twitch was unjustly brandishing its star cast while creators were having to resort to less income due to recent policy changes. Here are some of the tweets:
One user also hinted at a possible fee to appoint Megan Thee Stallion. According to this tweet, the singer charges anywhere around $200K for a single event:
From the looks of it, Megan doesn’t possess the strongest fanbase within the streaming community. Some fans also chimed in with alternate names such as Post Malone, Snoop Dogg and Logic, since all of them have given streaming a try at some point in time.
What is TwitchCon?
For those unaware, TwitchCon is a bi-annual convention that celebrates the streaming community under one roof. Earlier this year, fans and creators had the opportunity to visit the 2022 European TwitchCon, which took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
For this year’s convention, fans can enjoy various activities such as Drag Showcase, Twitch Rivals, community panels, and streamer meet and greet, among others.
Aside from performing at the upcoming TwitchCon in San Diego, Megan Thee Stallion will also feature as host and performer on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL) on October 15.
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