Streamer Adin Ross has announced his retirement at age 23, leaving the community with mixed emotions.
The announcement follows the streamer’s Kick contract, which concluded earlier this week. Ross shared an official statement on Tuesday evening (April 16).
In the heartfelt statement, Ross reflects on his time in streaming, accomplishments, unwavering support, and more. The full statement reads:
“HEY EVERYONE. WOW, WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? TODAY, I STAND BEFORE YOU WITH A HEART FULL OF GRATITUDE AND A HEAD FULL OF MEMORIES AS I EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY CALLED RETIREMENT. IT’S SURREAL TO THINK ABOUT HOW FAR WE’VE COME TOGETHER, AND I COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. FIRST AND FOREMOST, I WANT TO THANK MY INCREDIBLE FANS. YOU’VE BEEN WITH ME THROUGH THICK AND THIN, SUPPORTING ME EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. YOUR UNWAVERING LOVE AND DEDICATION HAVE BEEN THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND EVERYTHING I DO, AND FOR THAT, I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL.”
“TO MY FELLOW CONTENT CREATORS AND COLLEAGUES, THANK YOU FOR THE CAMARADERIE, THE COLLABORATIONS, AND THE ENDLESS LAUGHS. YOU’VE MADE THIS JOURNEY ALL THE MORE ENJOYABLE, AND I AM HONORED TO HAVE SHARED THIS SPACE WITH SUCH TALENTED INDIVIDUALS. OF COURSE, NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOU’VE BEEN MY ROCH THROUGH IT ALL. ENCOURAGING ME TO CHASE MY DREAMS AND NEVER GIVE UP. YOUR BELIEF IN ME HAS BEEN MY GREATEST SOURCE OF STRENGTH, AND I AM BLESSED TO HAVE YOU BY MY SIDE. AS I LOOK BACK ON MY TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT, I AM FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER.”
“FROM THE LATE-NIGHT STREAMS TO THE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, WE’VE CREATED MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. AND WHILE THIS MAY BE THE END OF ONE CHAPTER, I AM EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS. TO ANYONE OUT THERE CHASING THEIR DREAMS, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND NEVER GIVE UP. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GOOD PEOPLE, STAY TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE, AND NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF WHAT MATTERS MOST.”
“SO HERE’S TO NEW BEGINNINGS. TO ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES, AND TO THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY THAT LIES AHEAD. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES, THE FRIENDSHIPS, AND THE LOVE. I MAY BE RETIRING FROM STREAMING, BUT I’LL ALWAYS BE A PART OF THIS COMMUNITY. WITH ALL MY LOVE.”
His fans and fellow streamers are grateful for his contributions, while others question the reasons behind his decision. Despite the speculation, his announcement has sparked appreciation for his impact on the streaming community.
Popular streamer AMP Agent addressed Ross’s retirement, saying, “He’s one of the pioneers when it comes to this streaming shit. Hopefully, it’s not forever.”
“It’s understandable to feel emotional when someone you admire or care about, like Adin Ross, announces their retirement,” said an X user. “It’s a moment of reflection on the impact they’ve had and the memories shared.”
Ross has been involved in recent controversies, including interactions with Sexy Red and an upcoming one-on-one interview with Tory Lanez.