Who is Sketch? Fans rally to streamer’s support after public outing

Sketch, the popular gamer, YouTube streamer and sports enthusiast most known for his trademark "special teams, special players" and "what's up, brother," catchphrases, is garnering a groundswell of support after an alleged appearance in a risqué OnlyFans video.

But who is Sketch and why is he so famous?

Who is Sketch?

Sketch, whose real name is Kylie Cox, became popular for streaming a series of Madden NFL matches, and really blew up on social media after the Houston Texans announced Sketch would make the fourth round pick in this year's National Football League draft.

Sketch called the Texans' selection of Ohio State tight end Cade Stover.

Sketch is a social media influencer

By any definition, Sketch is a bona fide social media influencer with millions of followers across his various social media platforms.

Sketch's "The Sketch is Real" TikTok account has 2.1 millionfollowers, and Sketch's Instagram account has 1.6 million followers.

Sketch's Twitch.tv account has 1.1 million followers.

Sketch's YouTube channel "The Sketch Real" has 512,000 subscribers, and more than 155,000 people follow Sketch on X.

Oddly, Sketch isn't nearly as active on his Facebook page.

Online support grows for Sketch after OnlyFans controversy

In early July, Sketch found himself in a bit of a a social media controversy, as Awful Announcing published a piece on Sketch allegedly appearing in an 18+ OnlyFans video with another man.

Awful Announcing also published a video on X of Sketch, in a sort of light-hearted way, apparently confirming the allegations:

Sketch has been otherwise quiet about the controversy, but fans have voiced their support for Sketch through responses to a previous post from Sketch.

"Am I the only one not seeing the huge issue?" responded X user OKgamer01. "Yeah, he did OF and some of that stuff was weird but that doesn't mean he's a bad person or deserved to get canceled."

"F- what anyone says sketch, you’re still one of our favorites," wrote X user TradersEdge777. "The only people wishing ill on you are the ones insecure in their own sexuality. Continue to do great brother."

"Hey Sketch. I know you've been through a hard time but I honestly want to say that you have more people that love you than hate or make fun," responded X user NVUS1234. "If you need help through this you should talk to a therapist or talk to someone that truly cares. You got this brother!!!"

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.