Why Is Lirik Suspended From Twitch? Everything We Know *UPDATED*

UPDATE: Lirik announced that he is no longer suspended on Twitch, with the original suspension coming from a false copyright claim.

The full explanation can be viewed below.

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Saqib “Lirik” Zahid has become the latest high-profile personality to receive a suspension from the Twitch live-streaming platform.

On Monday, September 10, Lirik took to Twitter to reveal that he had been suspended from Twitch for ‘alleged copyright infringement.’

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The copyright claim stems from UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), which is the governing body of the sport in the region. 

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It should be noted that Lirik seemed confused by the decision to be suspended, especially due to the fact that he was streaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 ‘Blackout’ at the time.

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Fellow streamers and content creators expressed their support for LIRIK via Twitter.

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At the time of writing, the exact reason for LIRIK’s suspension is unknown.

We will continue to provide updates to this story as more information is made available.