Have you heard about the name Dr DisRespect? If yes, you might know him from game streaming platform Twitch, or if you're really into gaming. If not, here's everything you should know about the man behind the mustache legend. 

What's the real identity of 'Dr DisRespect'

If you're reading this, you might have heard about one of the Twitch legends, Dr DisRespect. This Twitch streamer and the famous gamer has been in the hot seat for the past days due to the recent Twitch ban under his name. But who really is the man behind the mustache? 

Guy 'Dr DisRespect' Beahm is the real name behind his character in Twitch. The 37-year-old gamer is also known by his fans as the 'Doc' which made legendary videos about his wins and techniques in gaming. 

How did 'Dr DisRespect' became famous

It's not a one-day process that Dr DisRespect gained his fame in the Twitch and ESports world. According to Games Radar, Beahm started as a Youtuber, a decade ago. The first game that he streamed was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. 

Based on a Slush tribute video for the streamer, he first got the name 'Dr DisRespect' from other gamers calling him disrespectful. Beahm was not a smooth-talking streamer. He cursed a lot. Thanks to that, his name came up and became his title for his next videos. 

The first video of Dr DisRespect has become a worldwide trend that first went live in Jan. 2010. He thought that cursing other players' lack of abilities is cool stuff, but he needs everyone to know his face. Here comes the idea of wearing costumes such as shades, mustache, and a mullet. 

Since then, the fame of Dr DisRespect goes worldwide and is known by everyone in the industry. 

"I created a character who plays multiplayer video games, and he's considered the most dominating gaming specimen," he says. His motto states "Violence. Speed. Momentum."

Why 'Dr DisRespect' got banned

On June 26, The Verge reported shocking news about Dr DisRespect. He was reportedly banned from streaming in Twitch, and there are still no updates on the reason behind the banning.

The streamer insists on being silent about the issue. He even said that the action made him focus on dealing with "a lot of stress and anxiety," that he said he experiences recently. 

Then on July 16, a video on his Youtube page shows a silhouette video of him standing in an 'Alleyways.' The lyrics of the video say, "It's out of my hands, but I'm still in control."

Until now, Twitch has not yet commented on the issue regarding the Twitch legend's banned status. 

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