Rich Campbell, a popular broadcaster on Twitch as well as the founder of the gaming and leisure firm One True King (OTK), has departed from the organization after allegations of sexual misconduct. Along with other streamers, including Mizkif, Asmongold, Esfand, and Emiru, Campbell has been a member of OTK since 2020.
In the days before the allegations surfaced, the Twitch broadcaster gained notoriety when he posted footage from an encounter with his partner, Mia Malkova, on the platform Pillow Talk, in which Malkova said her partner had a “pregnancy fetish.” Campbell’s fans thought it humorous at the time that he tweeted about an embarrassing chat he had with his folks when they discovered it on Instagram.
The jokes quickly died down as Twitch streamer Azalialexi corroborated Malkova’s account, claiming that Campbell had told her he intended to get her pregnant while beating her. Her unsettling story of Campbell’s non-consensual behavior against Azalialexi was published in a TwitLonger.
Campbell announced his resignation from OTK through Twitter after the allegations went viral, adding he intends to “share my version of the story.” Along with the news, OTK issued a response verifying the news and reiterating the company’s stance towards violence and sexual harassment.
I have read the statements made against me today. I will share my side of the story, but need some time to collect my thoughts. OTK has requested that I resign from my position, and I have agreed. I will make an update soon.
— Rich Campbell (@RichWCampbell) December 16, 2022
— OTK (@OTKnetwork) December 16, 2022
Supporters of OKT were dismayed and furious by Campbell’s reported behavior and remarks. Some were dismayed that a streamer they deemed hilarious was being charged with sexual assault, while others wanted him to acknowledge his guilt. Others echoed the idea that Campbell’s post about a pregnancy fetish held up poorly over time.
Fans of OTK, in the meantime, have sent their condolences to any of the group’s other members who may be touched by the news. Not only have Esfand and Asmongold not commented on the allegations regarding Campbell, but they’ve also reposted OTK’s message.
Another member of OTK has found themselves in the middle of a scandal. Mizkif faced allegations of concealing CrazySlick’s sexual abuse of Adriana Lee back in September. The broadcaster is now absent from both live and OTK responsibilities while the firm investigates the matter with an outside party. It seems like OTK has had a rough few months overall.
Regardless of the veracity of the allegations against Campbell, it is crucial that Azalialexi and others like her are not prevented from sharing their stories of trauma.
