These Black Money-Making Streamers Are Worth Millions

by Ahsan Washington

July 22, 2025

The rise of live streaming has become a pathway to success for individuals in today’s digital age

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The rise of live streaming has become a pathway to success for individuals in today’s digital age. Streaming has propelled careers forward and is a lucrative source of income worth millions of dollars for numerous creators from the Black community. These streamers engage their audiences through platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or Kick for entertainment purposes. These content creators showcase a range of content spanning from humor and social commentary, to gaming and reaction videos. As they establish their own digital domains, they accumulate wealth along the way. Let’s delve into the profiles of some streamers who are making significant earnings through their online presence. 

iShowSpeed

Darren Watkins Jr., also recognized as iShowSpeed, kicked off his streaming career back in 2017. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, the streamer concentrates on playing Fifa and Fortnite games. Currently iShowSpeed engages viewers on YouTube with Watkins’ responses to gameplay and real life antics along with music content. He has amassed a net worth of $10 million through ads revenue stream, merchandise transactions, music launches, and brand collaborations. 

DDG

Darius Dwayne Granberry Jr., also recognized by his moniker DDG, originates from Pontiac, Michigan. He started his journey on YouTube back in 2014, by crafting video diaries, daring pranks, and lively reaction snippets. Fast forward to 2018, DDG officially inked a deal with Epic Records, which was followed up with establishing his very own Zooted Music production house in 2020. Currently, DDG focuses his creative energy on live streaming activities, predominantly on his Twitch platform. The streamer engages with supporters, does impromptu musical pieces, and offers intimate glimpses into various aspects of his life, like the joys of parenthood. DDG himself mentions his net worth as being near $8 million.

Kai Cenat

Kai Cenat, hailing from the Bronx, moved from making videos to engaging Twitch broadcasts with a lot of energy around 2021. As a member of AMP, his reputation stems from teaming up with different celebrities, conquering video game challenging feats, and presenting challenges to his fans. His remarkable subscriber numbers reflect his appeal. His estimated fortune of about $53 million underscores his achievements. He mainly earns through subscriptions, gatherings ads, selling merchandise, and forming partnerships with brands.

KieraPlease

From Virginia, but currently living in Los Angeles, Kiera first gained fame on social media sites such as Vine and Tumblr before fully embracing live streaming in 2020. Her online presence covers a wide array of subjects such as cosplay, gaming, manga analysis, and promoting mental health awareness. This distinct blend of topics has helped her amass a worth of $2 million, mainly from Twitch activities, sponsored partnerships, and voiceover projects.

Flight23White

Since 2013, Flight23White has impressed fans with basketball reactions and gameplay on YouTube, along with his commentary that often turns into memes. His success in the world of streaming and YouTube has led to a reported estimate worth of around $7 million.

YourRAGE

Josh, also known as YourRAGE, started his streaming path in South Florida. The streamer garnered fame in 2020, for his entertaining reaction videos and gaming content with witty commentary on top. Currently active on platforms such as Twitch and Kickstreams, YourRAGE actively interacts with his viewers in the virtual realm, and has an estimated net worth hovering around $3 million adds to his story.

BruceDropEmOff

BruceDropEmOff, from Atlanta, Georgia, became known for funny commentary and casual chatting sessions on Twitch streams. The streamer briefly tried out Kick in 2023, but returned to Twitch, where he continues to charm his audience with his style. It is estimated that he’s sitting on a net worth of $2 million. 

Zias and B. Lou

In 2016, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Zias and B.Lou started out by making reaction videos and freestyle content. Through the years, they evolved into entertainers and known personalities on Twitch. Zias is said to be worth around $ 2.5 million. B.Lou $ 2 million.Their great bond, humor and fruitful partnerships within the hip-hop community have firmly established them as players in the world of livestream entertainment.

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