Mizkif

Matthew Rinaudo (born February 16, 1995) better known as Mizkif, is an American Twitch streamer and YouTuber. He is a founder of the gaming organization One True King. He was named Best Just Chatting Streamer at the 2021 Streamer Awards.

Early life Matthew Rinaudo was born on February 16, 1995 and grew up in Montclair, New Jersey.

Career

2016–2020: Early career Mizkif began streaming in 2016. He streamed to a relatively small community until 2018, when he gained popularity for serving as a cameraman for fellow streamer Paul "Ice Poseidon" Denino.

On April 30, 2019, Mizkif and fellow Twitch streamer and friend Esfand were banned in response to an incident that occurred at PAX East between them and Jenna "Meowri", a streamer and cosplayer, where Mizkif and Esfand made an insensitive joke towards Meowri during a livestream. They were then unbanned seven days later.

2020–present: Established streaming years In March 2020, Mizkif garnered attention after he made over $5,600 during a sleeping stream. In an interview with Wired, he stated, "Most streams can be very draining. This stream was the opposite. It was very easy. It was honestly a nice break from my normal routine of playing games all day."

Mizkif was the third-most-watched Twitch streamer during the 2020 United States presidential election, trailing fellow streamers Trainwreckstv and HasanAbi.

On October 11, 2020, Mizkif, along with fellow Twitch streamers Asmongold, Esfand, Rich Campbell, and Tips Out, announced the launch of their new gaming organization, One True King.

In October 2021, Mizkif appeared on the infamous Twitch leaks, which revealed the top Twitch streamers earnings from August 2019 to October 2021. Mizkif was ranked 23rd on the list, with a reported payout of $2,086,548.21 during this time period.

In March 2022, Mizkif won Best Just Chatting Streamer at the 2021 Streamer Awards. He was also nominated for Streamer of the Year at the same ceremony. According to the Texas-based law firm Jackson Walker, the investigation's counsel did not find direct evidence that Mizkif attempted to minimize or cover up sexual assault, as alleged. His status as an OTK member was reinstated. Later on January 2, 2023, Mizkif uploaded a video apologizing for the "insensitive" and "tone-deaf" behavior he displayed in a broadcast from early October.

Mizkif was banned from Twitch on January 13, 2023, after watching the banned streamer Grossgore during a livestream. He was eventually unbanned less than 24 hours later.

On February 7, 2023, Mizkif was banned on Twitch for violating the DMCA after he watched an American reality TV series called MILF Manor on his Twitch channel. He was then unbanned a day later. On May 28, 2023, Mizkif announced that he had joined Rumble, a video hosting site, and would stream some of his content on the platform.

Controversies In an October 25, 2025 livestream, cosplayer and streamer Emiru accused Mizkif of misconduct, including unwanted physical contact, emotional abuse, and stalking. Emiru and Mizkif were in a relationship for several years, ending in 2024. According to Emiru, Mizkif threatened to retaliate if she ever spoke about the situation. Mizkif denied the more serious allegations and disputed some aspects of Emiru's account. In response, on October 27, 2025, One True King disclosed on Twitter that Mizkif had been terminated from the organization for unrelated reasons "some time ago" and that he holds no stake in the organization or any of its affiliated companies. Following, Mizkif filed a federal lawsuit against Emiru, Asmongold, OTK Media Inc., Mythic Talent Management Inc., and King Gaming Labs Inc for reputational harm, lost earnings, and emotional distress.

Other ventures

Unrooted In 2021, Mizkif announced his intention to develop a platform game titled Unrooted. Citing Jump King as a primary influence, the game was showcased in the platformer category at the 2022 OTK Games Expo. Unrooted was officially released on Steam on August 2, 2024.

Iron Forge Gym On January 17, 2024, Mizkif announced the opening of Iron Forge Gym, located in Austin, Texas, and co-owned by himself and Norwegian Twitch streamer Knut. The facility offers full-service weight lifting as well as MMA and wrestling classes.

Just Chatting Podcast On May 6, 2024, Mizkif announced the launch of "Just Chatting Podcast", a weekly podcast hosted by himself where he interviews various guests in a one-on-one setting.

Philanthropy On December 21, 2019, Mizkif held a charity stream for St. David's Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas. His community raised over $5,000, which Mizkif would later use to purchase toys for the hospital's patients.

Personal life Mizkif began dating fellow Twitch streamer and wildlife rehabilitator Maya Higa in 2019. On September 14, 2021, Mizkif announced on Twitter that he and Higa were no longer in a relationship.

Mizkif has a heart condition known as viral myocarditis. He has also publicly spoken out about his struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

In early June 2021, Mizkif purchased an Audi R8. On January 3, 2022, Mizkif announced on Twitter that his Audi R8 sustained $100,000 in damages after being hit by someone in a parking lot.

Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Category Work Result 2021The Streamer Awards Best Just Chatting StreamerHimself Streamer of the Year 2023 Best Streamed Series Schooled

Filmography Music videos +List of music video appearances by Mizkif Year Title Artist(s) Role 2021 "Perfect Vibe" Mitch Jones feat. Kala Himself "Booty Cheek Man" Simply 2022 "Dolls" Bella Poarch Extras 2025 "Mary Poppins" Bbno$ Himself