By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, known as Jeanpormanove, is under investigation after he was found dead during a live broadcast. The streamer, who was known for engaging in extreme challenges, reportedly endured violence and sleep deprivation during his streams. French authorities, including a government minister, have expressed their horror at the circumstances. The live-streaming platform Kick, where the streamer broadcast, is reviewing the situation and expressed condolences, while also reaffirming its commitment to upholding community guidelines.
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French government demands answers over streamer’s death. It’s hard to even know where to begin with this whole situation, but here we are. The French government is now demanding answers following the death of a streamer, Raphael Graven, known as “Pormanove” during a prolonged and disturbing streaming marathon. The details that have emerged paint a truly grim picture, one of exploitation, abuse, and the dark side of internet fame.
The core of the issue seems to revolve around a ten-day streaming marathon, during which Pormanove and his co-streamers subjected him to both physical and psychological abuse. Accounts describe sleep deprivation, humiliation, and even physical violence, all captured on camera and broadcast to an audience that, disturbingly, seemed to encourage it with donations. This behavior, fueled by the desire for views and profit, allegedly continued for years, escalating over time.
The situation is made even more unsettling by the awareness of Pormanove’s pre-existing health conditions, particularly heart problems, for which he took medication. Despite this, the stream continued, with the co-streamers seemingly disregarding his well-being in their pursuit of content. There’s even evidence they knew his medical issues and taunted him about it on camera. One can only imagine the kind of psychological manipulation and pressure he faced to continue.
One particularly disturbing detail is the fact that Pormanove was allegedly trapped in this situation. Text messages to his mother, which were later read aloud on stream, revealed a desperate plea for help, highlighting the sense of being held hostage by the co-streamers. It is hard to ignore how he was isolated and his vulnerability was preyed upon.
Owen Cenazandotti, another streamer involved in the marathon, has asked his followers not to share footage of Pormanove’s “last breath.” While this call for decency might seem appropriate on the surface, coming from someone who was allegedly involved in the same environment that led to Pormanove’s death, it rings a bit hollow. It’s difficult not to see it as a belated attempt to distance himself from the fallout.
The sheer volume of video evidence documenting the abuse is chilling. Clips show instances of attempted strangulation, beatings, and humiliating acts, all broadcast to a large audience. This begs the question of how this could go on for so long without any intervention, and whether the platforms involved, particularly Kick, bear some responsibility. It’s hard to fathom this happening in 2025.
The platform, Kick, has been heavily criticized for its lax moderation policies and its promotion of this kind of content. Evidence suggests that Kick actively encouraged and profited from the abusive behavior, further exacerbating the situation. This certainly underscores the need for greater accountability and regulation of streaming platforms, and the need to regulate behavior.
The fact that Pormanove was in a vulnerable situation is not surprising, considering that he was unemployed, living with his elderly mother, and allegedly had a disability. His co-streamers took advantage of him, manipulating him and isolating him from any potential support networks. His mother frequently called in to beg her son to leave, and was often mocked.
This story reads like a Black Mirror episode, a dark exploration of the dangers of the internet. It reflects the dark side of online culture where fame and money often trumps morality.
The involvement of the French government is a necessary and welcome development. However, it is hard to shake the feeling that it is too late. Years of alleged abuse went unchecked, and the government is only now intervening. This is especially the case if the abuse was brought to the attention of law enforcement and they failed to act in a timely fashion.
The questions now are numerous. Will those responsible for the abuse be held accountable? Will Kick face any consequences for enabling this behavior? What steps will be taken to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future? The situation is a reminder of the very real dangers of online exploitation and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from the harmful effects of internet culture.