French livestreamer Jean Pormanove died Monday near Nice during a violent live-stream. French authorities have now opened an investigation into the live-streamed death.

Raphael Graven, who went by Jean Pormanove online, had more than a million followers across social media - but was particularly popular on the Twitch-like streaming platform Kick.

Popular American streamer Adin Ross and rapper Drake, who serve as ambassadors for the livestreaming platform Kick, said they will be covering the costs of Graven’s funeral.

Raphael Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, had built a following by publishing livestreams in which he was bullied and forced to perform extreme challenges

Kick streamer Raphael Graven, known for doing extreme challenges, died aged 46 at his home in France after doing a live stream. Cops rushed to his house in Contes, Alpes-Maritimes over the weekend and found the streamed dead on his bed.

The death of a French streamer during an extended broadcast prompted soul-searching and controversy, as a government minister said he had been “humiliated and mistreated for

The shocking death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, widely known online as Jean Pormanove, has sent shockwaves through the streaming community and ignited urgent questions around the potential dangers of extreme challenge content on live platforms.

Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.

Raphaël Graven died Monday during a livestream on Kick. For months, he endured humiliation and physical abuse. The site, known for its relatively lax moderation, was aware of the content on his channel and regularly promoted it.

Raphael Graven, aka Jean Pormanove, died during a livestream. His death now sparks concerns about violent content.