AspenKartier banned from Twitch after disturbing clip sparks backlash

Twitch streamer AspenKartier has been banned from the platform after a clip from a recent livestream triggered widespread backlash and allegations of animal abuse.

The incident occurred during a broadcast on January 28. While the clip itself does not clearly show what took place, many viewers described it as disturbing, leading to intense criticism across social media platforms.

AspenKartier has not publicly addressed the allegations. The video-on-demand recording of the stream is no longer available.

Twitch ban confirmed

At the time of writing, AspenKartier’s Twitch channel is unavailable, indicating a ban. Twitch does not comment publicly on enforcement actions or community guideline violations, and the length of the suspension remains unclear.

AspenKartier, who is also a rapper, has more than 70,000 followers on Twitch and over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, where she posts livestreams and recorded content.

Social media reaction

Following the backlash, AspenKartier shared multiple posts on her Instagram stories featuring her dog and responding indirectly to the controversy.

In several posts, she appeared to deny wrongdoing and push back against the allegations, while also referencing the online reaction. The posts themselves sparked further criticism from viewers, with some accusing the streamer of minimising concerns.

Ongoing response

The situation has reignited debate around streamer conduct and animal welfare, particularly in cases where incidents are alleged but not fully visible on camera.

Clips related to the livestream continue to circulate online, and calls for accountability remain ongoing. Twitch has not issued a public statement regarding the ban.