Adin David Ross was born on October 11, 2000. He is a popular American live streamer recognized for his candid remarks about well-known celebrities and influencers. He frequently gains attention for announcing partnerships with rappers and fellow streamers. His live broadcasts primarily revolve around two prominent video games: NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto V. He initially streamed on Twitch, but controversies and bans prompted him to resume his livestreaming career on Kick. His video streams consistently deliver high levels of excitement and entertainment for his followers, retaining their interest over an extended period, which has significantly contributed to his success.
Full name |
Adin David Ross |
Date of birth |
October 11, 2000 |
Age |
23 years |
Birthplace |
Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
Nationality |
American |
Height |
5’8" |
Weight |
68 kg |
Parents |
Unknown |
Siblings |
1 |
Marital Status |
Unmarried |
Partner |
Unknown |
Profession |
YouTuber, Streamer and Gamer |
YouTube |
@AdinRoss - youtube.com/@AdinRoss |
TikTok |
@adinross - tiktok.com/@adinross |
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@adinross - twitter.com/adinross |
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@adinross - instagram.com/adinross |
Kick |
@adinross - kick.com/adinross |
Threads |
@adinross - threads.net/@adinross |
Years active |
2014 - present |
Adin David Ross was born on October 11, 2000. He is a popular American live streamer recognized for his candid remarks about well-known celebrities and influencers. He frequently gains attention for announcing partnerships with rappers and fellow streamers. His live broadcasts primarily revolve around two prominent video games: NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto V. He initially streamed on Twitch, but controversies and bans prompted him to resume his livestreaming career on Kick. His video streams consistently deliver high levels of excitement and entertainment for his followers, retaining their interest over an extended period, which has significantly contributed to his success.
Early Life and Family Background
Ross, who was born to Jewish parents (whose names are not known) initially hails from Boca Raton, Florida. Although there is no information available about Ross’ parents, he has an older sister Naomi Ross, who is also an internet personality with a substantial following of 161k followers on Instagram. Both the siblings create content together from time to time.
During a podcast episode of NoJumper, Ross shared a startling incident with Adam22, recounting a moment when he was stabbed while asleep by a relative with mental disabilities. He required nine stitches for the wound in his arm, and the person responsible for the attack was subsequently incarcerated without consulting a doctor. Ross had to spend about a month in the hospital to take proper treatment and heal. After becoming a successful streamer, Ross relocated to New York City for a period before ultimately settling in Three Rivers, California.
Education
Ross concluded his secondary education at Woodlake High School in California, USA. His fervent enthusiasm for streaming and video games since school days swiftly led him to embark on a journey into the streaming domain. It's worth noting that there is no available information regarding his pursuit of higher education. In due course, he documented his burgeoning streaming career on platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
Before Fame
Starting in October 2018, Ross began creating gaming content on Twitch, although his consistency varied until January 2019. His early content primarily featured gameplay from NBA 2K, later expanding to include GTA V. Initially, his channel was known as "Ross2Huncho."
Streaming Career
From a young age, Ross displayed a keen interest in gaming, dedicating countless hours to refining his skills and fully immersing himself in the virtual realm of streaming. Once he gained a substantial following, he began to relish an active social life. Additionally, he possessed a talent for entertaining others, frequently eliciting laughter from his friends with his creative sense of humor and storytelling abilities.
YouTube
- The streamer ventured into the realm of YouTube in the early days of October 2014
- Ross, an established YouTuber, has a channel named ‘Adin Live’, where he mostly uploads videos of pranks, challenges and games
- In his YouTube journey, he frequently uploaded streaming clips, vlogs that showcased his daily life, and entertained his audience
- Eventually, he shifted his focus to NBA-related content, which played a pivotal role in rapidly increasing his YouTube follower count
Twitch
- In 2019, while residing with his sister Naomi, Ross took on Twitch streaming
- Subsequently, he became a part of the NBA 2K group named 'Always Excelling.' Upon joining the group, he had the opportunity to meet Bronny James, the son of basketball legend LeBron James. During this time, Ross engaged in wager matches with fellow streamers and YouTubers, which significantly contributed to the growth of his fanbase.Later, Ross posted a tweet on Twitter, sharing his live stream experience talking with LeBron James while interacting with Bronny, LeBron's son. This collaboration during his live stream further expanded his fan following across various social media platforms. To enhance his fan community, he initiated a Twitter hashtag, #make2kfunagain, as an expression of his dissatisfaction with the developers of NBA 2K21. This hashtag quickly gained traction, becoming a trending topic and attracting a large number of followers. This year has had a significant impact on his streaming career in expanding his fan community. Remarkably, this hashtag swiftly ascended to the number one position on the global trending list. This hashtag became a sensation on Twitter. During this period, Ross also introduced "e-date" streams, where individuals attempted to find a date while conversing on Discord. These streams played a pivotal role in boosting the growth of his Twitch account
- Ross has been a member of the group known as SSB (Stacy's Stepbrothers) since March 2020. Along with Ross, each member of the group creates internet videos and Twitch streams, which typically feature IRL or commentary on video games
- In 2021, Ross faced a Twitch ban when YouTuber Zias answered a phone call and called Ross a “faggot”. Following this incident, Ross promptly clarified his stance on the situation where the racial slur was used during the live stream. In response, Ross’ fans rallied behind him, launching the hashtag #FreeRoss on Twitter to exert pressure on Twitch to reconsider their decision. Consequently, the ban on Ross was lifted
- In 2022, Ross and Kanye West found themselves in fiery exchange. At the time, there were discussions about Ross conducting an interview with Kanye West following the rapper's controversial comments concerning the Jewish community. However, Ross ultimately chose not to proceed with the interview after West allegedly conveyed to Ross during a phone conversation, "you Jews aren't going to tell me what I can and can't say"
- In December of the same year, Ross made an announcement about a shift in his lifestyle and content strategy. He started advocating a way of life similar to that of Andrew Tate, a significant mentor of his, after declaring that he would be detoxing from the "female-oriented" material that he mostly felt led to his success
- The same year, Ross received an indefinite Twitch ban for the alleged use of "hateful slurs or symbols." This decision was based on video evidence suggesting that Ross had used a homophobic slur during a livestream with Twitch streamer YourRAGE. He was eventually able to resume his streaming activities two months later
- After getting banned frequently on Twitch, Ross’ eighth ban became a permanent ban from Twitch. In February 2023, Ross faced his final ban, this time for "hateful conduct." The reason behind this suspension was his decision to display his Kick chat during Twitch livestream
Kick
- Ross kicked off his streaming journey on Kick after getting perma banned from Twitch, sparking controversy by live-streaming Super Bowl LVII and even accessing the Pornhub website during one of his streams. The same month, he made a public declaration of his permanent move from Twitch to Kick.
- Ross then continously began streaming with purple platform’s rival Kick, where he has amassed over 644K followers, causing a stir by live-streaming Super Bowl LVII and even venturing into controversial territory by accessing the Pornhub website during one of his streams
- On February 23, he publicly announced his permanent transition from Twitch to Kick. Ross successfully created engaging content on this platform, notably portraying YouTube King MrBeast in a couple of streams
- During one of these streams, he had the opportunity to meet one of his devoted fans, Jake, who never missed a Ross stream despite physical disabilities. Upon learning about Jake's situation, Ross decided to give him a surprise visit, bearing gifts that included a basketball, an autographed Lakers jersey, and even provided Jake with the opportunity to stream for longer hours, offering a "full-time kick deal." This not only accelerated Jake's earnings but also fulfilled his long-held dream
- Additionally, Ross utilizes his streaming platforms to address various matters, including his provocative remarks and collaborations with fellow streamers and rappers, which occasionally led to controversies
Awards and Achievements
- He made headlines in November 2020 for initiating the widely recognized Twitter hashtag #make2funagain
- In 2021, Ross became the first creator to be recognized as a member of the collective Clout Gang 2.0
- In 2021, streaming platform Twitch honored him with the title of "Streamer of the Year"
- In 2022, he received the Shorty Award for "Twitch Streamer"
Trivia
- He made a cameo appearance in the music video for the rapper Polo G's song "Black Hearted”
- Ross made cameos in five distinct films in 2021, taking part in a variety of activities including "House Party," "MIA," "Holy Smokes," "Back Outside," and "Inferno." Among the Twitch streamers and artists with whom he worked were DCG Shun & DCG Bsavv, SSGKboke, Trippie Redd, Tyla Yaweh, Sub Urban, and Bella Poarch. In these videos, Ross played a variety of characters, such as a party attendee, newsreader, and concierge.
Social Media Handles
Ross has amassed an extensive following throughout his streaming career, attracting millions of followers across various streaming and social media platforms. He has 3.91 million subscribers on YouTube, 6.8 million followers on Instagram, 2.3 million followers on Twitter, 6.4 million followers on TikTok, 359K million followers on Threads and an additional 644K followers on Kick. Prior to his Twitch ban, Ross maintained a formidable presence on the purple platform platform, boasting an impressive following of 8.8 million.
Net worth 2023
Ross's estimated net worth in 2023 stands at a remarkable $47 million, including earnings from various streaming platforms like YouTube and Kick, as well as lucrative collaborations with fellow streamers and rappers. Through his video content, investments, brand endorsements, sponsorships, etc., it wouldn’t be wrong to say that he is one of the richest influencers of this age.
Salary: $9 Million
Monthly Income: $900,000
Investments: $11 Million
Annual income: $10 million
Business Income: $3 million
YouTube Income: $1.5 million
Assets
Ross’ assets currently include 3 real estate properties. He lives in 5,200 square-foot luxury house located in California which he bought for a price of $4 million on a mortgage from Morgan Stanley. The pro streamer has spent over $30K for creating a brand new game room in his new home. By renting out his other properties, he earns over $200,000 USD annually. He also owns 10+ luxury watches and 5 luxury cars.
Investment
Additionally, Ross has more than $3 million in bank deposits and government bonds, which entitle him to yearly income and dividend payments. Adin Ross also has a $9 million investing portfolio made up of 11 stocks.
Cars
Ross own at least 5 luxury cars, including Lamborghini Urus, Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S, Lamborghini Huracan EVO, Audi RS Q8 and Volvo XC90.
Adin Ross’ girlfriends and past relationships
As per reports, Ross is single and not dating anyone currently. But, fans often speculate about their favorite streamer’s dating life and past relationships.
Stacey Gould
Ross's first known ex-girlfriend was Stacey Gould. They initially crossed paths through an app where Ross was creating content. Their relationship began when Ross was a relatively small-time content creator, but as his popularity skyrocketed, it had unforeseen consequences for their relationship. Ross described Stacey as a funny and loyal individual, but issues began to emerge as his fame grew. Ross himself admitted that he felt like he had lost his way and had undergone significant changes. The physical distance between them took a toll on their relationship, eventually leading to their breakup. Rumors circulated that Stacey believed Ross was rarely available because he was dedicating most of his time to his other endeavors. However, in subsequent streams, Ross confessed to still harboring feelings for her even after their separation. Despite parting ways romantically, the two remained friends and continue to stay in touch to this day.
Pamibaby
Ross's relationship with Pamela Gheriafi was considered his most relationship till now, as he openly expressed his desire to marry her. He had also referred to her as his fiancé in the past. This relationship became public knowledge around April 2022. However, it wasn't long before controversy arose when Ross posted videos of himself with other women in bathtubs. Ross' friends defended him, asserting that he was loyal and a great boyfriend to Pamela, despite his misleading appearance in the aforementioned videos.The relationship faced scrutiny, with rumors circulating that Ross and Pamela were breaking up, especially when his channel featured internet dates with individuals like Ladii Scorpio, Dana Rose, Chey Anderson, and Demi Raquel. These events fueled breakup and cheating rumors. Pamibaby’s doubt of Ross cheating on her intensified when she found text exchange between streamer Corinna Kopf and Ross, with Kopf publicly apologizing as she never intended to cause any problems. In the face of these rumors and challenges, the couple defended their relationship, asserting that the allegations held no validity. Many fans believed that they complemented each other and could potentially have a lasting future together. However, the couple eventually parted ways, with Ross stating in interviews that he still holds respect for Pamela. Since their split, Pamela has completely shifted her focus towards her content and career.
Corinna Kopf
Speculation about Ross' relationship with Kopf began among fans when they shared a kiss during a livestream. This sparked dating rumors, with some suggesting that they had been seeing each other secretly for an extended period. However, Ross was quick to clarify that he had never dated her and considered someone else to be his actual girlfriend. He later admitted that they were good friends. Despite Ross' denial, fans had their doubts as they again witnessed Ross and Corinna share another kiss on his channel, going on a Valentine's Day date, and even spending time together in a hot tub. These interactions led many fans to believe that Ross was indeed dating Kopf, but he maintained his stance.
Sky Bri
Skylar Bri, widely known as Sky Bri, isn't officially categorized as one of Ross' ex-girlfriends, but there has been speculation about a potential romantic connection between them. Since his breakup with Pamela, it's evident that they share a unique bond. However, both have explicitly stated that they are not in a romantic relationship, despite a stream where it was suggested that Sky Bri got a tattoo for Ross. He expressed surprise and clarified that he never asked her to do that. In another video, she expressed her desire to be his girlfriend, which excited fans. Nevertheless, at present, Ross asserts that he is single.
Controversies
Ross has gained notoriety as a streamer known for his bold and sometimes controversial remarks directed at other streamers and celebrities.
Adin Ross VS HASANABI
- In February 2023, both Ross and HasanAbi exchanged barbs after Ross' controversial remarks about gender sparked a heated online debate. Ross' comments, asserting that there were only two genders, led to outrage and disagreement among viewers and fellow streamers alike
- In March 2023, Hasan reacted strongly after Ross insinuated that Piker was primarily streaming for monetary gain. This reaction stemmed from a clip of Ross, to which, Piker responded with a challenge, suggesting that people should compare their streaming hours. He criticized Ross, claiming that all he cared about was making money through sponsorship related to gambling and cryptocurrency ventures. Piker has consistently voiced his objections to the content presented by Ross, particularly because much of it was geared towards a younger audience. He expressed concerns that Ross' streams were problematic and believed that Ross was on a misguided path
- In April 2023, HasanAbi found a reason to engage in banter with Ross when the latter made a bold decision to shave his head. According to Hasan, Ross's dramatic head-shaving move seemed to be influenced by the infamous former kickboxer, Andrew Tate. Over the years, Hasan and Ross have clashed on various topics, resulting in online spats. Ross had recently made the switch from Twitch to a new streaming platform called Kick, resulting in a period of relative calm between the two
Adin Ross vs Andrew Tate
The intense exchange between Ross and Tate unfolded on Twitter in June 2023, after they held a joint podcast. Ross listened intently as Tate opened the podcast by expressing his thoughts on influencers. As soon as Tate made a statement about influencers who danced in videos and cracked jokes to amuse their viewers, Ross swiftly added that Kai Cenat, not himself, is the one who partakes in such behaviour. Tate's continual criticism of influencers who pose as gay or women who wear pointless costumes, however, caused a rift between the two. Ross confronted Tate in a fit of rage, expressing shock and demanding an explanation. He even dubbed Tate a "bald individual." Adding to the growing confrontation, Ross threatened to travel to Romania, where Tate currently resides, with the intention of a physical confrontation and vowing to "deal with him." Tate expressed his disapproval, stating, "I don't even watch this content. When I see clips of it on Twitter, I wonder who's actually watching it.”
Adin Ross Vs Charleston White
Charleston White, a well-known comedian and Ross’ fellow YouTuber feuded with each other in August 2023. The Kick streamer invited him to participate in a collaborative livestream, where they discussed the hip-hop duo Island Boys, delving into their life stories and the transformation of one of the members into a gay individual. Ross had a keen interest in learning about the Island Boys' life patterns. During their initial livestream together, White and Ross engaged in a meaningful conversation, and Ross got the insights he was seeking into the Island Boys' history. Subsequently, Ross organized an exploration trip with his sister, Naomi Ross, and Charleston White. They enjoyed their time exploring various places, engaging in conversations, and having a fun-filled day while traveling. However, in an unexpected turn of events, after the live stream, White took to Instagram Live, making threatening remarks towards Ross and using derogatory language concerning Ross's sister, even mentioning actions that were deeply offensive. This incident stirred up a major controversy online, leaving Ross furious. In response, Ross commented on the Instagram livestream, stating that he would involve the police and sarcastically thanked White for the unintended lesson on how to contact law enforcement. These heated and controversial exchanges led to a significant rift between the two internet personalities. White also accused Ross of using him as a ‘pawn’ and documenting an unauthorized video during their LA trip.
Adin Ross’ lesser known facts
- As a child, Ross experienced a stabbing incident while he was asleep, perpetrated by a mentally challenged relative
- Leveraging his substantial fan base, Ross generated numerous popular hashtags on Twitter
- Ross has experienced swatting incidents during his livestream on seven separate occasions, including the most recent ones at a golf course and gym
- Ross has encountered eight bans from the Twitch streaming community
- Ross holds the distinction of being the first Kick streamer to amass over 600k followers on the platform
- Fish Burgers are Ross's preferred food
- He is a fan of the TV show ‘Game of Thrones’
- Ross shares a unique and special friendship, both on and off-screen, with fellow YouTuber IShowSpeed and controversial influencer Andrew Tate
- Additionally, he is renowned for his generosity and philanthropic contributions to his fans
- Ross invested a staggering $10,000,000 in renovating his new warehouse