Influencer and streamer Sketch, whose real name is Kylie Cox, is facing controversy after old photos and videos from OnlyFans surfaced, revealing X-rated content aimed at a gay audience. Rising to fame in April 2024 through his quirky streaming persona, Sketch quickly became a beloved figure in the sports world. The leaked content, shared by the YouTube account Pocketbook, has sparked a heated debate about homophobia in the sports community. Addressing the issue in a July 9th stream, Sketch apologized and explained that the content was created during a battle with addiction. Despite facing backlash from some fans, many influencers and sports stars, including Jet York Jets player Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, have voiced their support for Sketch, emphasizing that true fans will continue to stand by him.
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00:00Incredibly famous influencer and streamer Sketch is caught in controversy right now,
00:05but the situation is just exposing the deep-rooted homophobia in the sports community.
00:10Sketch, whose real name is Kylie Cox, is a popular Twitch streamer who quickly rose to
00:15fame in the sports world in April of 2024.
00:18On Monday, July 8, pictures and videos posted years ago on adult platform OnlyFans were
00:24leaked, revealing that the internet star was posting X-rated content catered for a gay
00:28audience.
00:29Sketch addressed the controversy in a stream on July 9, apologizing to fans and sharing
00:34that the videos were taken while he was battling an addiction.
00:59But the truth is, no apology should be needed.
01:06While Sketch stated he knew it was likely a matter of time before the photos were leaked,
01:10the fact that he was robbed of being able to come out on his own and is now receiving
01:14hate from some of his audience makes him the only real victim in the entire situation.
01:21Despite the hate, multiple influencers and sports stars have come out to support Sketch,
01:26with New York Jets player Ahmaud Sauce Gardner writing on Twitter,
01:29"'Sketch' handled the situation better than a lot of people would've.
01:32The same ones that loved him before all this will love him after, and if they don't then
01:36they didn't really love him to begin with.
01:39People go through tough times and it promotes growth.
01:41I stand with him."