The horrifying online trend which led to the tragic death of French streamer Raphaël Graven has been explained after he suffered 10 days of torture

French authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old streamer, known online as Pormanove, who collapsed during a live broadcast on Kick. The incident, which took place in the northern city of Roubaix, has shocked the online community and prompted debate over streaming practices.

Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.

Drake and Adin Ross are reportedly stepping in to cover the funeral costs of streamer Jean Pormanove. The 46-year-old French streamer, whose real name was Raphaël Graven, was found dead on Monday (Aug. 18). At the time of his death, Pormanove was in the midst of a 10-day streaming marathon, per TMZ.

Sauber says it is “saddened” by the events of recent days, in which a French streamer on the Kick platform passed away. A French streamer, who was prolific on the Kick platform, passed away during a live broadcast this week. French authorities have launched an investigation into the death of French streamer, Jeanpormanove, this week.