We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Blevins tweeted out a four-part apology this morning, after news outlets began reporting on his potential use of a racist term while rapping during a recent Fortnite stream. More than anything, I hate that any of my friends, fans, or viewers might feel disrespected. The best way I can explain it is that I promise that I understand how much pain that word causes, even if it gets used a lot in music and elsewhere. Again, I apologize for offending anyone and appreciate you all rocking with me. Blevins was criticized for using the term during the stream, but drew in a bigger discussion about his intent.
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Watkin Tudor Jones born 26 September , [4] better known by his stage name Ninja , is a South African rapper, songwriter, record producer, and director. Jones is part of the rap-rave group Die Antwoord. Jones also has had a number of acting roles, including a self-styled role as Ninja in the Neill Blomkamp film Chappie. Jones was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in He frequented nightclubs where he would develop his skills as a rapper.
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Subscriber Account active since. Tyler "Ninja" Blevins is the world's most popular professional gamer and he's showing no signs of slowing down in Ninja's long list of achievements includes becoming the first professional video game player featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine, helping drop the ball in Times Square on New Year's Eve, guest starring in a Super Bowl commercial, and becoming the first streamer on Twitch to reach 10 million followers. Ninja livestreams himself playing video games for about 12 hours a day from his basement studio, accepting donations, interacting with his audience, and welcoming new subscribers with each broadcast. Ninja's meteoric rise to the top of the gaming world is intertwined with the massive popularity of "Fortnite: Battle Royale," his game of choice. The extra attention has also stirred some controversy: Ninja vowed to stop swearing during his streams after he was criticized for casually rapping a racial slur during a broadcast. The gamer has gradually crafted his personal brand to be kid-friendly without diluting his stream for older viewers. Ninja's rise to fame has showed just how much of an impact video games can have on pop culture; the viral success of "Fortnite" and the massive audience of Twitch helped turn a career gamer into a full-fledged celebrity. Here's everything you need to know about Ninja, the pro gamer who's bringing video game streaming to the mainstream:.
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