Was Jean Pormanove abused by streamers Naruto and Safine in Kick marathon before dying? Allegations explored

The sudden death of French streamer Jean Pormanove, better known as “JP,” has shocked fans worldwide. But what has sparked even more outrage is the role fellow creators Owen “Naruto” Cenazandotti and Safine Hamadi allegedly played during a grueling livestream marathon leading up to his passing.

With disturbing clips now surfacing online, questions are being raised about how far streamers and platforms like Kick are willing to go in the name of content.

Ten-Day Kick Marathon Allegedly Pushed Pormanove Into Exhaustion and Physical Decline

The Kick marathon was billed as an endurance-style challenge, but clips now circulating online suggest it crossed into disturbing territory. During the broadcast, Pormanove reportedly endured sleep deprivation, constant harassment, and physical mistreatment. Viral snippets show him being woken up with water splashed on his face, forced to stay awake with loud noises, and even subjected to what some described as “mock strangulation” on stream.

Though meant to entertain, viewers now argue these stunts looked more like abuse than content. With Pormanove’s existing health concerns, the toll of the marathon quickly became a chilling talking point.

Allegations Claim Naruto and Safine Encouraged or Participated in Harmful Acts During Broadcast

Owen “Naruto” Cenazandotti and Safine Hamadi, who co-hosted the event, have faced heavy criticism online.

Reddit summaries and viral X threads allege that both streamers encouraged or participated in extreme acts, ranging from paintball shots to verbal humiliation.One resurfaced clip shows Pormanove appearing distressed while saying he felt “trapped” by the marathon.

In another, he allegedly texted his mother describing the experience as being “held hostage.” These revelations have amplified the narrative that consent during the event was questionable, if not completely absent.

Social Media Outrage Mounts as Fans Question Platform Responsibility and Ethics

Clips from the broadcast quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Instagram, drawing widespread condemnation. Many users argued that consent appeared absent during the stream, noting how Pormanove rarely fought back against his co-hosts. Others criticized Kick for failing to intervene despite thousands of live viewers witnessing the alleged mistreatment in real time.

French Government Officials Announce Judicial Investigation Into the Marathon

The controversy has now moved beyond online spaces into national headlines.

Clara Chappaz, France’s digital affairs minister, publicly condemned the livestream, saying Pormanove was “humiliated and mistreated” on Kick. She confirmed that a judicial investigation has been launched, with both the platform and those involved expected to face scrutiny.As the investigation continues, Jean Pormanove’s death may become a watershed moment for the streaming world, and Naruto and Safine’s alleged roles in it remain central to the debate.