Rumble stock has skyrocketed by 17% thanks to an exclusive streaming deal with controversial Call of Duty streamer Dr Disrespect.
In an official blog post, Rumble announced that Dr Disrespect, also known as Hershal Guy Beahm, will receive an equity stake in the platform as part of their new deal.
He will create exclusive content for Rumble Premium's 'Champions Club' and lead Rumble Gaming as an advisor.
Most of his compensation will be tied to hitting specific milestones, making this partnership incredibly significant.
Dr Disrespect, a prominent figure in the gaming world for over a decade, was banned from Twitch in 2020 under mysterious circumstances, later revealed to be due to inappropriate messaging.
Despite his controversial past, Dr Disrespect has amassed a loyal following and continued to grow his fan base on YouTube.
Rumble's CEO Chris Pavlovski celebrated the deal, anticipating a major boost to their gaming category.
Dr Disrespect will make his Rumble debut on December 2, 2024.