Overview

• ExtraEmily, a prominent Twitch streamer, livestreamed herself running a red light in Austin, Texas, on April 12, 2025, during an IRL broadcast.
• She openly admitted to regularly running red lights, citing long stoplight durations as her justification for the behavior.
• The incident led to widespread condemnation on social media, with users criticizing her for endangering public safety and setting a poor example for her audience.
• Twitch banned ExtraEmily on April 13, 2025, marking her second ban on the platform; the first occurred in October 2023 for distracted driving while using her phone.
• The duration of the current ban remains unclear, with discussions reigniting about the responsibilities of influencers and Twitch's enforcement of safety guidelines.