Popular KICK streamer Amouranth-who recently built a reputation on the platform with rather racy content and an entrepreneurial flair-has found herself embroiled in yet another controversy, this time involving Kanye West. The internet is at a fever pitch after Amouranth shared what was ostensibly a DM from Kanye, now known as Ye, where he allegedly wanted to “hook up” with her.
The drama started when she featured on the podcast Pillow Talk, hosted by Ryan Pownall, who suggested that Kanye had a habit of reaching out to girls who came onto the show. Not too long after that, she posted screenshots of supposed messages from Kanye that added fuel to the already growing rumors.
But it didn’t take long for internet sleuths to question the authenticity of these DMs. Many users said the messages could have easily been from a fake account pretending to be Kanye. Speculation kicked in not long after, with some users accusing Amouranth of faking the exchange for buzz and relevance. This theory really started to gain traction as users began nitpicking the details, even going so far as to screenshot what appeared to be a fake Kanye account sending the messages.
Amouranth reportedly faked DMs with Kanye West 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZqPlZGIGwn
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) October 12, 2024
However, even as the doubts continued to rise, Amouranth came to her defense via social media. In fact, she has gone to the extent of retweeting a post from a user identified as ‘Keith’ that asked her to follow an account believed to have sent her the DMs. With that act, she stood by her claim, as the retweet seemed like her way of seeming not to back down, though doing little to calm the debate.
Tell Keith nice try
— Amouranth (@Amouranth) October 12, 2024
I thought the request was off, but I was trying to be nice
It figures, he deleted or changed the Ig name already https://t.co/NqseRKZ2fl pic.twitter.com/lposf5vHuC
Social media was, as usual, divided in opinion: Some called her out for what they believed was a publicity stunt, while others rallied behind her, claiming that she wouldn’t need to fake an incident like this for attention. But the interesting thing is how Kanye West has kept mum all along. No word has come out of his mouth to corroborate or deny the allegations, thus happily leaving his fans and critics to continue their speculations. Being probably one of the most unpredictable celebrities, his silence could mean anything from dismissing the controversy altogether to waiting for the right time to talk about it.
As the debate continues to swirl online, some have turned their attention to the possible motives of Amouranth herself. Here, We have an influencer known for her strategic use of controversy to raise her profile, which could easily be more of the same. Amouranth has been known to turn a viral moment into ways of growing her brand. There’s no difference in this situation.
Whether the DMs are real or not, the streamer is at the center of public discourse. There’s a shrewd businesswoman behind the drama. Amouranth has built a career on capitalizing on moments of controversy, often using them to promote her diverse array of ventures. From her streams on Twitch and career in modeling to even entrepreneurial projects-like investments in gas stations-she has learned ways of making headlines fall in her favor. This latest episode could well be another pre-planned step in her rising empire.
In the future, Amouranth will probably continue to milk this situation for all it’s worth. Whether it be through new content, public statements, or strategic appearances, she’s known for keeping her audience engaged. She might even use this moment to announce new projects or collaborations with other creators to further solidify her place in the spotlight. While it is not clear what actually happened with the Kanye DMs, one thing is certain: Amouranth will not let this controversy die without using it for further success.
