Streaming personality RaKai, whose legal name is Quvonn Rakai Linder, has been suspended from Twitch for leaking the cellphone number of NBA guard LaMelo Ball. The suspension lasts 30 days and prevents RaKai from streaming or using the site'chat functions during that period.

What happened

The streamer, who rose to prominence in 2025 by collaborating with several high-profile creators, publicly displayed the phone number belonging to the Charlotte Hornets star. Twitch issued a 30-day suspension that is scheduled to run until April 13. Under recent changes to Twitch'policy, this type of suspension also blocks chat access, not just streaming.

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RaKai posted an apology on his X account and tagged LaMelo Ball in the message. He also spoke about the incident during a YouTube stream, saying he did not intentionally expose the number and asking for a lighter penalty.

On YouTube he described his conversation with a Twitch representative, saying he was told another violation could result in a permanent ban from the platform.

Background and penalty details

At the end of 2025 RaKai was briefly suspended in what was reported at the time as a two-year ban. Twitch later clarified that the incident was caused by a visual bug and allowed him to return in early 2026. This new suspension is the first major enforcement action since that clarification.

A screenshot shared by RaKai indicates Twitch will keep the current suspension on his record until March 3, 2028, and that similar rule breaches could lead to escalated consequences. Twitch also retains the option to lift the suspension early, but for now RaKai is streaming on YouTube while the Twitch ban remains in effect.

What this means going forward

  • Immediate impact: RaKai cannot stream or use Twitch chat during the 30-day suspension.
  • Record on file: The suspension will remain on record for several years and could influence future enforcement decisions.
  • Potential consequences: Twitch warned that another similar violation could lead to a permanent ban.

For now, RaKai continues to create content off Twitch while the platform finalizes its disciplinary timeline.