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| Born | Kyedae Alicia Shymko December 1, 2001 |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Partner | TenZ (e. 2019) |
Kyedae Alicia Shymko, born on December 1, 2001, known professionally as Kyedae, is a Japanese-Canadian Twitch streamer and YouTuber.
Early Life and Education
She grew up in a small town in the United States and developed a passion for gaming from an early age. Kyedae spent most of her free time playing video games, which led her to pursue a degree in game design. She graduated with honors and worked for several gaming studios before deciding to become a full-time streamer.[1] Kyedae is engaged to Tyson Ngo, known online as TenZ, a professional esports player and Twitch streamer.[2]
On August 16, 2022, the couple announced their engagement.[3]The couple kept their relationship a secret for eight months, which has generated interest among fans.[2]
On March 3, 2023, Kyedae announced via Twitter that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow.[4][5]She shared this news with her followers on both Twitter and Twitch, explaining that her stream schedule might become inconsistent due to her treatment. [6]
In September 2023, Kyedae revealed that she was officially off chemotherapy, although her treatment was not yet fully complete.[4][7]
Career
Rise to fame
Kyedae began her streaming career on Twitch in October 2020[8]. Since October 2020, Kyedae has gained a significant following, amassing 172,000 subscribers on YouTube and acquiring 288,000 followers on Twitch within less than a year.[9] Kyedae's big break came when she was featured on the front page of Twitch, significantly boosting her follower count. She became known for her entertaining streams and collaborations with other popular streamers.[1]
100 Thieves
In April 2021, Kyedae joined the American esports organization 100 Thieves as a content creator, becoming their first international streamer.[9][10]Her tenure with 100 Thieves lasted three years, during which she participated in many videos for the organization’s YouTube channel and maintained a regular streaming schedule.[10][11]
On January 23, 2024, Kyedae announced her departure from 100 Thieves, thanking the organization for believing in her at the start of her career.[11][12]
Recent Developments
In early 2024, Kyedae made headlines again when she revealed that she had declined an offer from the streaming platform Kick. The offer came after allegations surfaced that Kick staff had attempted to recruit her for a low price due to her cancer diagnosis. Kyedae confirmed she received the offer but chose not to join the platform for moral reasons.[13]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Streamer Awards | Best Valorant Streamer | Won | [14] |
References
- ^ a b Davis, William (2023-03-13). "Who is Kyedae and why is she popular on Twitch?". win.gg. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ a b Mohanta, Anushka (2022-08-17). "Who is Kyedae? Meet Valorant pro TenZ's girlfriend-turned fiancé". FirstSportz. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ tvelasquez (2022-08-17). "Valorant fans break down after TenZ and Kyedae announce their engagement". POP!. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ a b "Kyedae shares major chemotherapy milestone | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "Kyedae diagnosed with cancer, to start treatment soon". ABS-CBN News. March 03, 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Kyedae reveals cancer diagnosis, shares update on treatment | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "'My hair started to grow back': Kyedae says she's off chemotherapy". ABS-CBN News. September 28, 2023.
- ^ Bohol, Gabriel. "Meet the women who are changing the streaming game". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ a b "Kyedae signs with 100 Thieves as a content creator | ONE Esports". www.oneesports.gg. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ a b Desk, The SportsRush (2021-04-14). ""Kyedae is our first VALORANT streamer and international creator", TenZ's Girlfriend & VALORANT streamer Kyedae signs for 100Thieves". The SportsRush. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Kachwala, Adnan Juzar (2024-01-24). ""Thank You for Believing in Me at the Start of My Career!!" – Fans Cannot Stop Speculating the Reason Behind Kyedae Leaving 100 Thieves". The SportsRush. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Wildermuth, John (2024-06-20). "Kyedae says she received and declined an offer from Kick after xQc, Kick statements". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Wildermuth, John (2024-06-20). "Kyedae says she received and declined an offer from Kick after xQc, Kick statements". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Bhatti, Fariha (2023-03-13). "Kyedae responds to cancer hate after winning Best Valorant Streamer award". win.gg. Retrieved 2024-06-30.