France probes death of man on live video stream
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Man who was "humiliated and mistreated for months" dies during livestream in France, officials say
Raphael Graven, known as "Jean Pormanove" or "JP," had built a following by putting on live internet shows in which he was abused or humiliated.
Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.
French police are investigating the death of a popular streamer, who died during a nearly 12-day live stream after apparently suffering abusive and humiliating treatment.
The sudden death of French streamer Jean Pormanove, better known as “JP,” has shocked fans worldwide. But what has sparked even more outrage is the role fellow creators Owen “Naruto” Cenazandotti and Safine Hamadi allegedly played during a grueling livestream marathon leading up to his passing.
A popular French streamer, Jean Pormanove (Raphael Graven), died in his sleep during a 10-day Kick livestream marathon. Police in Nice are now investigating the abuse he endured for his content. Rapper Drake and streamer Adin Ross said that they will cover the costs of Graven's funeral.
TWO men being questioned over the death of Jean Pormanove were arrested just eight months ago over accusations they abused the streamer. Raphael Graven, a 46-year-old Frenchman better known online
Popular American streamer Adin Ross and rapper Drake, who serve as ambassadors for the livestreaming platform Kick, said they will be covering the costs of Graven’s funeral.
French streamer Jean Pormanove, 46, known for gaming and extreme challenges, was found dead by police on Monday, Aug. 18.
The streamer amassed over 600,000 followers on popular platform Kick for enduring humiliation during broadcasts
Drake and Adin Ross stepped in after Jean Pormanove died during a disturbing 10-day livestream that's now under criminal investigation.