Rolling Stone includes Twitch stars Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, Pokimane, and more in a list of the top 25 most influential creators

Rolling Stone's 2024 list of the "25 Most Influential Creators" highlights the top digital content creators across various platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and streaming services. The list has creators who have significantly impacted culture, entertainment, and social media trends.

The list features a mix of established stars and rising influencers who have shaped the digital landscape through their innovative content, engagement with audiences, and ability to set trends that resonate globally.

For the second year in a row, the list mentions four streamers, with Kai making his second appearance; this is a testament to how much the realm of streaming has expanded over the year. For reference, Twitch generated around $3 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 7.4% increase compared to the previous year.

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Four Twitch streamers make Rolling Stone's 2024 list of the "25 Most Influential Creators"

This article will look into the streamer appearances for the 2024 edition of Rolling Stone's most influential content creators.

1) HasanAbi

Hasan Abi's Twitch channel has over 2.7 million followers (Image via @hasandpiker/Instagram)

Twitch streamer and political commentator HasanAbi appeared at number fifteen on the list. Rolling Stone reported on his satirical take on politics, including remarks about representative Dan Crenshaw, which has sparked reactions from both sides of American politics. His collaborations with figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Valkyrae were also a highlight.

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2) Pokimane

Pokimane currently has over 9.3 million followers and is the most-followed female-led channel on Twitch (Image via @pokimane/Instagram)

At number seven, Rolling Stone reported Pokimane gained fame through League of Legends and Fortnite but has since attracted a dedicated fanbase with her vlogs on food and fashion. Now streaming on YouTube, she remains influential on Twitch as well. A charity auction for a game session with her recently exceeded $500,000, with Mark Cuban among the bidders.

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3) Duke Dennis

Duke Dennis has 2.4 million followers, making him the third most followed Twitch streamer from the content creation group, AMP (Image via @dukedennis/Instagram)

Placed at number five, Rolling Stone reported on AMP member Duke Dennis' time in the army, where he played NBA 2K for fun, not realizing it could become a career. The list stated he discovered he could earn money by sharing clips on YouTube. Now, at 30, Dennis has a massive following on TikTok, where his appeal to fans, especially teenage boys, has made him a notable figure.

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4) Kai Cenat

Kai Cenat's Twitch channel has over 13 million followers (Image via @kaicenat/Instagram)

About the number one creator on the list, Kai Cenat, the magazine reported on the incident in New York that caused mass chaos, and how he has hosted celebrities like Tyla, 21 Savage, and Kevin Hart on his channel. Rolling Stone also referred to an interview Kai had with Complex, where he said “I can’t get comfortable, but it feels good right now while I’m in the moment.”

Kai's 2024 momentum has been off the charts, as of this writing, with him averaging over 122,000 live viewers per stream.

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