The streaming world is reeling from the explosive allegations against Sykkuno, and now, one of his closest friends, Valkyrae, has finally spoken out.
Popular creator and Twitch streamer Sykkuno has been in the middle of a social media firestorm following HemomalVT's recent exposé, wherein he was labelled a "serial cheater" for his alleged pattern of dating multiple women while living with a long-time girlfriend. The 34-year-old American creator, who has long been a fan-favourite for his so-called "wholesome" vibes and soft-spoken online persona, allegedly maintained this character in front of his millions of fans, but off-camera, he is apparently nothing like what he pretends to be.
With more women coming forward about their similar experiences with Sykkno over the years, the attention has inevitably shifted to one of his closest friends, Valkyrae, aka 'Rae', after she mentioned in her recent livestream that she had no idea about his long-time girlfriend that Hemomal mentioned in her expose. Here's everything you need to know about the Twitch star and her relationship with Sykkuno.
The cheating scandal erupted with Hemomal's post on April 10, 2026, and while Sykkuno himself hasn't responded to the allegations, Valkyrae has shared her stance on the matter. During a recent livestream, Rae addressed the backlash against her friend, sharing that she had spoken to him privately and that she was disappointed about the whole situation.
Although Sykkuno didn't directly address the cheating scandal, he is allegedly aware of everything that has been going on, according to Valkyrae. The Twitch star said that he also knew that she was going to speak about it on a livestream. Rae reinstated that she was disappointed about her friend, while simultaneously mentioning her own controversial past, saying, "I have been with a lot of my friends in the past, and I'm sure I've also been disappointing.”
However, what raised eyebrows was the fact that Rae said she was unaware of Sykkuno’s alleged long-term relationship. The statement has since become one of the most discussed moments in the ongoing controversy, with fans wondering if it was an attempt to distance herself from the accusations. She was heard saying:
"No, I did not know he had a girlfriend, which led to my tweet... because I thought my tweet was going to make it clear that I didn't know... but apparently me tweeting that caused a lot of distress."
Anyone familiar with the streaming community must have come across Rae at least once, given her huge popularity and closeness with top creators like Markiplier and Mr. Beast. Valkyrae (real name Rachell Hofstetter) is one of America's most influential figures in online gaming. Born in January 1992 in Moses Lake, Washington, USA, Rachel is of Filipino and German descent and grew up in a modest household. After community college, she started working at GameStop, which eventually sparked her interest in online gaming and streaming.
It was in 2015 when Rachel created a Twitch account casually, while still being employed at her job. Before moving into Twitch streaming, she used to post gaming-related content on Instagram. Her breakthrough moment came in 2018, when she started streaming Fortnite. She eventually became the first female content creator to join 100 Thieves, later becoming a co-owner.
In 2020, Rae transitioned to YouTube streaming, which catapulted her fame. Today, she has over 4 million subscribers on YouTube with nearly 1 billion views. She has collaborated with numerous top creators, including Sykkuno, Pokimane, and Corpse Husband. In 2022, she was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 under the Games category, making her one of the most influential female streamers and gaming entrepreneurs of today.
Given their closeness and protectiveness about each other, the internet has long speculated that their bond is more than mere friendship. The speculation intensified after the two reportedly moved in together and started getting featured frequently on each other's livestreams and social media posts. However, Rae clarified the buzz during a 2022 livestream, saying that they had sibling-like bond and Sykkuno was very protective of her. The streamer said:
"He gets protective like a brother... He really is seriously like a brother. It's crazy."
Hemomal shared a 32-page Google Doc detailing Sykkuno’s alleged pattern of manipulation involving multiple women, particularly smaller creators. Calling him a “serial cheater,” she claimed he rapidly escalated relationships, moving from casual chats to intense emotional connections, private conversations, and even future plans. She also alleged secrecy and overlapping relationships, saying her perception of him changed after discovering what she described as a hidden side behind his public persona.
Following Hemomal's post, many of Sykkuno's alleged former flings have begun sharing their experiences, claiming he approached them while presenting himself as single. Amid HemomalVT’s viral document, Sykkuno's alleged ex-girlfriend, Lena spoke out about her 2020 allegations that were quite similar but were overlooked. She mentioned the incident again, even sharing old photos from their relationship while acknowledging she may still be dismissed as fake or seeking attention. On April 11, 2026, Lena wrote on X:
"I dated him from ~2015-2019, I warned a few people about him at the time, but most ppl didn’t believe me (and got harassed for it). Does anyone know how I can get in contact with his gf (if she will speak with me)? I rly want to talk to her... I feel bad that so many ppl got hurt."
Sykkuno is still silent on the matter, but the discussion has been getting more intense with every passing hour. Now, Vakyrae's alleged lack of knowledge about his long-term girlfriend has fanned the flame.
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