Why SoLLUMINATI was banned from Twitch after streaming return

Javontay “SoLLUMINATI” Baynes returned to streaming after approximately five years and found himself unexpectedly banned from Twitch following this surprising reason.

SoLLUMINATI is an American steamer who started his career in 2012 and came into the limelight thanks to his gaming and reaction content. The streamer is infamous for his over-the-top personality, which his fans and viewers seem to love. He garnered a loyal following full of fans who watched his content, but SoLLUMINATI went on a sudden and extended break from streaming.

The streamer returned to streaming in 2025 after approximately five years away from live audiences and seemed as ready as ever. He began posting his reaction videos and apparently even ended his beef with Darryl “DDG” Dwayne Granberry Jr. This is why it shocked everyone when Twitch banned SoLLUMINATI from the platform.

Why Twitch banned SoLLUMINATI

SoLLUMINATI was apparently banned from Twitch for using slurs while discussing a controversial topic on stream.

SoLLUMINATI tweeted on his X account about his Twitch ban but didn’t give details on what led to the action. Twitch hasn’t given a reason for the suspension either, which is normal for the streaming platform. Some viewers have shared a clip that allegedly led to the streamer’s ban.

In the clip, SoLLUMINATI is talking about LGBTQ issues and how he hasn’t had a problem with anyone who’s gay or transgender. The issue in the clip was that while the streamer claimed he had no issue with LGBTQ people, who used prejudicial slurs in reference to them. Using offensive slurs of this nature is explicitly prohibited on the platform. SoLUMINATI’s ban from Twitch following the stream was almost certainly for hate speech.

The streamer’s viewers have called out the platform and claimed SoLLUMINATI wasn’t spewing hate. They claim he shouldn’t have been banned for using the derogatory verbiage he used. Many fans even justified the streamer’s usage of slurs by saying that he simply wasn’t up to speed with the current terms of service, though others countered that his knowledge of said terms shouldn’t be the reason for his avoiding derogatory slurs in the first place.

SoLLUMINATI’s ban is temporary but it’s unclear at the time of writing when he’ll be back on Twitch. The ban duration will depend on just how serious the platform considers the offense to be.

Popular streamer Adin Ross gave his input on the situation after his chat informed him about the ban. The Kick streamer spoke out against the ban and claimed that SoLLUMINATI is a pioneer in the industry and that there’s no reason he should be getting banned. Adin told the streamer to start streaming on Kick where streaming restrictions are significantly looser, a sentiment many other viewers echoed.