Twitch viewers came together to support their favorite streamer. Find out more about Stoopzz, including his rise to fame, the average income of Twitch streamers, and the ways in which his fans supported him.
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Online communities have always had a wonderful side, and there are examples that reveal the actual strength of human solidarity and goodwill. One such tale is Twitch streamer Oliver Sabahi, better known by his username Stoopzz, who was recently overwhelmed by the love of his followers after being hit with a hefty hospital bill. Stoopzz broke down in tears during an emotional live broadcast as his devoted fans banded together to make sure he could pay for his medical bills and concentrate on his recovery.
The Rise of Stoopzz on Twitch
Since July 2017, Stoopzz has been entertaining gamers and building a dedicated fan base with his engaging World of Warcraft streams on Twitch. Over time, his content evolved to focus on Black Desert Online streams, which continued to captivate his audience. With an impressive following of over 175,000 Twitch users, Stoopzz had carved out a niche for himself in the gaming community. As of writing, TwitchTracker even ranked him as the 4204th most popular streamer on the platform based on his substantial follower count.
For many streamers, the dream of turning their passion into a viable career is wholly attainable. The top echelon of Twitch streamers can earn a minimum of $7,063 per month if they rank within the top 1,000, as revealed by a survey by StreamScheme. Even streamers who fall within the top 10,000 can make a respectable $904 per month. Stoopzz, being somewhere in the middle of this spectrum, was undoubtedly making strides towards realizing his dream of having a sustainable streaming career.
The Unexpected Challenge
In late July, Stoopzz's life took an unexpected turn when he suffered a broken hip during a trip to Mexico. The severity of the injury necessitated emergency surgery, leaving him with a staggering hospital bill amounting to around $60,000. Such an astronomical financial burden could have pushed him into crippling debt, potentially jeopardizing him and his streaming career.
However, Stoopzz's loyal Twitch followers had a different plan in mind. When news of his situation spread through the community, they wasted no time in rallying together to support their favorite streamer. Hundreds of paid subscriptions and generous donations flooded in, all dedicated to helping him overcome this unforeseen hardship. Aside from the paid subscriptions, they also started a gofundme for his hospital bills.
An Emotional Live Stream
During a live stream on August 1, Stoopzz could not contain his emotions as he repeatedly thanked his supporters, tears streaming down his face. The overwhelming display of love and compassion from his viewers left him genuinely touched. The gesture not only alleviated his financial worries but also strengthened the bond between the streamer and his community.
As Stoopzz embarks on his path to recovery, the physical therapy and rehabilitation ahead may disrupt his regular streaming schedule. However, his determination to continue entertaining his audience remains unwavering. Despite the challenges, he expressed eagerness to resume his Black Desert Online streams as soon as he is able, proving his commitment to his passion and his followers.
Sources:
Stoopzz's Twitch Tracker Profile
Twitch Payout Article From Streams Scheme
Stoopzz's Return Livestream
Stoopzz's GoFundMe Page
