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Ninja

Twitch Partner
Real Name
Richard Tyler Blevins
Age
34
Birthday
June 5, 1991
Location
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Creator since
2009 (17 years ago)
Language(s)
English

Daily Rank

154
24H Change
↓21

Live status

Offline
Last live: 7d ago
Last streamed: Just Chatting
Just Chatting

Recent categories

Categories that Ninja has recently streamed in. These update based on live activity.

ARC Raiders Just Chatting Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Fortnite Marathon

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Bio

The Origin Story

Tyler Blevins began his journey into professional gaming in 2009, competing in Halo 3 tournaments for prestigious organizations like Cloud9, Team Liquid, and Luminosity Gaming. He transitioned into the burgeoning world of live streaming in 2011, initially focusing on H1Z1 and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. During this era, his high-energy personality and elite mechanical skill earned him a dedicated core following within the competitive shooter community, establishing the foundation for his eventual global stardom.

Rise to Fame

Ninja’s career trajectory changed forever with the release of Fortnite Battle Royale in late 2017, where his gameplay and blue-haired persona became synonymous with the game's cultural explosion. A pivotal moment occurred in March 2018 when he hosted a record-breaking stream with Drake, Travis Scott, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, peaking at over 600,000 concurrent viewers. This event bridged the gap between gaming and mainstream entertainment, leading to him becoming the first professional esports player to grace the cover of ESPN The Magazine.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, Ninja remains a central figure in the industry, having navigated high-profile exclusivity deals with Mixer and a subsequent multi-platform return to Twitch. Beyond gaming, he has ventured into acting with cameos in major films like 'Free Guy' and serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for GameSquare Holdings. His legacy is defined by his role as a trailblazer who proved that streaming could be a viable, multi-million dollar career path while continuously raising millions for charities like St. Jude's.

Career milestones

  1. 2018
    Twitch Record Holder

    Hosted a stream with rapper Drake that reached a then-record 628,000 concurrent viewers.

  2. 2019
    The Mixer Move

    Signed a historic multi-million dollar exclusivity deal to move from Twitch to Microsoft's Mixer platform.

  3. 2020
    Icon Series Skin

    Became the first real-life personality to receive a dedicated 'Icon Series' in-game cosmetic skin in Fortnite.

  4. 2024
    Philanthropic Milestone

    Raised over $93,000 for cancer research in partnership with the University of Michigan.

  5. 2026
    19 Million Followers

    Maintained his position as the most-followed individual creator on Twitch, surpassing 19.3 million followers.

Ninja FAQ

How old is Ninja? +

Ninja is 34 years old.

What is Ninja's real name? +

Ninja's real name is Richard Tyler Blevins.

What games does Ninja play? +

Ninja is best known for Fortnite and Halo, but in 2026 he frequently streams ARC Raiders and variety titles.

When did Ninja start streaming? +

Ninja began streaming in 2011, though his competitive gaming career started in 2009.

Where can I watch Ninja? +

You can watch Ninja primarily on Twitch, though he also maintains a large presence on YouTube.

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