Kick Streamer Neon Responds After Rockstar Seemingly Includes a Reference to Him in GTA 6 Netflix Showcase

Prominent Kick streamer Neon responded to Rockstar's apparent inclusion of him in GTA 6 after it was showcased in their special first-look trailer on Netflix. The highly-anticipated trailer caused temporary issues on Netflix and Twitch as streamers reacted in real-time. Neon noticed a striking resemblance between the fictional influencer in the trailer and himself, prompting fan speculation that he was the source of inspiration for the character.

On August 29, Neon went live on Kick to address the topic, expressing gratitude for his audience's support and acknowledging some mixed reactions from viewers. He playfully downplayed the idea that a "B-Tier" streamer would be included in the game, stating, "Would a B-Tier streamer really be in this game? Nah, I'm just kidding. That is f**kin’ sick, bro!"

Neon also mentioned that streaming is becoming increasingly influential in the gaming industry. The trailer also featured other real-life parallels, such as a side mission where a streamer hops out of a trunk after completing a heist. Notable reactions came from popular broadcasters IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat, and Jynxi, who were in disbelief that streamers were included in the game.