Editing Pokimane (section)

== Spread ==
Pokimane's popularity spread rapidly as she became known for her interactive streams and variety of content, including gaming, Just Chatting sessions, and collaborations with other influencers. By 2018, she had won the Shorty Award for Best Twitch Streamer and was named a featured honoree in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the category of Games in 2021.<ref name="Forbes">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/pokimane/?sh=10f00a8d1b70 Forbes: Pokimane 30 Under 30]</ref> 

In addition to her Twitch streams, Pokimane has a significant presence on YouTube, where she posts vlogs, ASMR content, and highlights from her streams. Her channel has millions of subscribers and continues to grow.<ref name="Polygon">[https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/20/21330612/pokimane-twitch-youtube-pc-reddit-controversy Polygon: Pokimane's Online Presence]</ref> 

In recent years, Pokimane has also been involved in various collaborations and partnerships, including with brands like HyperX and NZXT. She has appeared in music videos and participated in charity streams, further expanding her influence and reach.<ref name="EsportsObserver">[https://esportsobserver.com/pokimane-collaborations Esports Observer: Pokimane Collaborations]</ref> 

However, Pokimane has also faced criticism and controversy over her actions and statements. She has been accused of hypocrisy for mocking other female streamers who use sexual content to gain followers while engaging in similar behavior herself.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/> Additionally, she has been involved in disputes over "shipping" culture and has faced backlash for attempting to control her public image, including by copystriking smaller YouTube channels that were critical of her.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/>