Pokimane

About Pokimane

Pokimane, born Imane Anys on May 14, 1996, is a Canadian-Moroccan streamer, YouTuber, and internet personality known for her significant presence in the gaming and content creation communities. She was born in Morocco and moved with her academic parents to Quebec, Canada, at a young age, later growing up in St. Catharines, Ontario and attending a Christian school. Her early interest in gaming emerged in middle school, where she played titles like MapleStory and Endless Online, focusing on customization and socializing. She pursued chemical engineering at McMaster University but dropped out to focus on streaming full-time. Her ethnicity is Moroccan, and she is fluent in English and French.

Her Twitch career began in June 2013 when she created her account, streaming with a modest $250 PC after reaching Platinum rank in League of Legends. The name "Pokimane" combines "Pokémon" with her first name Imane. By 2017, she gained 450,000 followers, ranking among Twitch’s top 100 most-followed, and won the Shorty Award for Best Twitch Streamer. She now has over 9.3 million followers as of March 2025, streaming games like Valorant, Fortnite, and Among Us, alongside "Just Chatting" sessions. Her social media career spans platforms like Instagram (5.9 million followers), Twitter (over 2 million as @pokimanelol), and TikTok, where she shares gaming clips, personal updates, and promotional content.

Pokimane’s content career is diverse, encompassing gaming, vlogs, and lifestyle material. She co-founded OfflineTV in 2017, a collective of creators producing collaborative content, though she stepped away as a full-time member in 2023 to focus on her individual path. Her YouTube career includes multiple channels: "Pokimane" (6.6 million subscribers) for edited gaming clips, vlogs, and podcasts; "Pokimane Too" for casual content; "Pokimane VODS" for unedited streams; and "imane" for personal vlogs. Her ASMR career, featured on "Poki ASMR," gained traction with soothing videos, though she ceased uploading in 2021 due to time constraints, leaving the channel with over 293,000 subscribers.

Her popularity stems from her versatility, engaging personality, and ability to connect authentically with viewers. Fans appreciate her as relatable, charismatic, and skilled, enjoying her humor, gaming expertise, and candid discussions on topics like mental health. They value her consistency and the cozy, friend-like vibe of her streams. Physically, she stands at 5 feet 4 inches with a slim build, brown eyes, and hair that varies between brown and dyed shades. Her breast size is not publicly detailed but aligns with her petite frame, occasionally noted in her fitted outfits. Fans find her sexy due to her expressive features, confident demeanor, and stylish presentation.

Her net worth is estimated between $15 million and $30 million as of March 2025, sourced from Twitch, YouTube, sponsorships (e.g., Fortnite collaborations), and ventures like Myna Snacks, launched in 2023. Controversies include a 2018 feud with Keemstar over fan harassment, a 2020 accidental Pornhub link on stream, and criticism over her Myna Snacks pricing in 2023, which she addressed transparently. She has also faced harassment from creators like LeafyIsHere and JiDion, navigating these with resilience.

Pokimane keeps her relationship history private, denying rumors of dating figures like Fitz or Kevin Kim, and is presumed single. Her friends include OfflineTV members like Scarra, LilyPichu, and Disguised Toast, with whom she has lived and collaborated. She frequently collaborates with streamers like Valkyrae, Myth, and HasanAbi, and notably joined U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar for an Among Us voting initiative in 2020.

As of March 2025, Pokimane continues streaming on Twitch, though she ended her exclusivity deal in 2024 to explore platforms like YouTube and TikTok. She recently traveled to Paris in February 2025 and remains based in Los Angeles, focusing on gaming, lifestyle content, and her snack brand while mentoring emerging creators.