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(Redirected from NICKMERCS) American streamer and content creator (born 1990)

Nickmercs
Personal information
Born (1990-11-21) November 21, 1990 (age 34)
Occupations
Organizations
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2023–present
GenreGaming
Games
Followers6.7 million
Associated acts
Twitch information
Years active2010-2024
YouTube information
Channel
Subscribers4.09 million
Total views877 million
Creator Awards
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
Kick information
Channel
Years active2023–present
Followers255.3K
Last updated: May 2, 2023

Nick Kolcheff (born November 21, 1990), known professionally as Nickmercs, is an American online streamer, YouTuber and influencer.

Career

Kolcheff has earned over $190,000 in Fortnite prizes.

In May 2019, Kolcheff split from 100 Thieves, citing failed promises and poor management that included a promise of 5% ownership stake in the company. Kolcheff also had a falling out with 100 Thieves co-owner and founder Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag and the two have not spoken since Kolcheff left the organization. He joined FaZe Clan later that month.

Despite offers from rival streaming services, Kolcheff said he would stay with Twitch. Kolcheff has garnered upwards of 70,000 viewers on Twitch. He is estimated to have earned $6 million in 2019 and was the 10th highest earning gamer that year.

In May 2023, a skin based on Kolcheff was announced for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. The skin was removed from the game a month later due to a tweet he made in reaction to a fight that broke out in California as a result of schools including content about the LGBT community in their curriculum. The tweet stated: "They should leave little children alone. That's the real issue". In June 2024, he faced backlash for claiming there is no such thing as transgender people. Nickmercs was then later suspended from Twitch. In a Twitter post addressing his suspension, Nickmercs said it was for using the slur "tranny" and said that in the future he would use the phrase "mental health disorder" against transgender people.

In January 2025, Kolcheff announced that he would be leaving FaZe Clan, stating that he had no issues with the organization and it was "just time to move forward".

Personal life

Kolcheff is married and has one son. Kolcheff endorsed Donald Trump during the 2024 United States presidential election.

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2020 11th Shorty Awards Twitch Streamer of the Year Nominated
The Game Awards 2020 Content Creator of the Year Nominated
10th Streamy Awards Live streamer Won
2021 11th Streamy Awards Nominated
The Streamer Awards Best Battle Royale Streamer Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ Kolcheff, Nick (November 21, 2021). "This birthday was special. It's been a while since the family & I have all been together. We spent the day giving over 1,000 turkeys to those in need. A job well done. But not without y'all. Forever grateful. P&L 🎈" (Tweet). Retrieved July 27, 2024 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Nick Kolcheff (Nickmercs)". Forbes. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. "Why was Nickmercs banned from Twitch?". June 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "About NICKMERCS". YouTube.
  5. "Kick Channel". Kick.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  6. Perez, Matt (January 29, 2020). "Top-Earning Video Gamers: The Ten Highest-Paid Players Pocketed More Than $120 Million In 2019". Forbes. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  7. Bertoni, Steven. "Top Creators 2024: The Influencers Turning Buzz Into Billions". Forbes. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  8. "Nickmercs Player Profile". Esports Charts. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  9. Snider, Mike (May 30, 2019). "Esports makes major free agency play as 'Fortnite' star 'NickMercs' changes teams". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  10. Liao, Shannon (January 26, 2020). "Gaming's biggest names are ditching Twitch for $10 million contracts". CNN. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  11. Smith, Noah (August 6, 2020). "Venn is sleek and well-produced. Will gamers give the TV network a chance?". Washington Post. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  12. Price, Joe (January 29, 2020). "Here Are the Top-Earning Gamers in the World According to 'Forbes'". Complex. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  13. Richman, Olivia (May 10, 2023). "Nickmercs and TimTheTatman Get Call of Duty Operator Skins". Esports Illustrated.
  14. Dinsdale, Ryan (June 9, 2023). "Activision Pulls Faze Clan Streamer Nickmercs' Skin From Call of Duty Following Anti-LGBTQ+ Tweet". IGN. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  15. Cole, Alexander (June 11, 2024). "NickMercs Goes Viral With Another Round Of Transphobic Comments". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  16. Wratten, Marcus (June 12, 2024). "Twitch streamer Nickmercs slammed for saying there's 'no such thing as trans people'". Pink News. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  17. Shaukat, Rahman (June 28, 2024). "Twitch Has Banned Nickmercs". Game Rant. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  18. Kolcheff, Nick (June 28, 2024). "Banned for using the word "Tranny" on Twitch. Apparently that's a derogatory term. That's on me. Next time I'll use mental health disorder" (Tweet). Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Twitter.
  19. "NICKMERCS leaves FaZe Clan after five years in shock announcement". Dexerto. January 10, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  20. ""That's a Young Prodigy in the Making" – Internet Join Hands To Congratulate FaZe Clan Member Nickmercs After He Introduces the Newest Member of the Kolcheff Family". EssentiallySports. April 16, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  21. NICKMERCS (May 30, 2024). "Trump 2024 🇺🇸". X.
  22. "Twitch Streamer of the Year". Shorty Awards. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  23. Awards, The Game. "Content Creator of the Year | Nominees | The Game Awards". The Game Awards. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  24. "10th Annual Nominees & Winners". Streamy Awards. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  25. Spangler, Todd (October 20, 2021). "YouTube Streamy Awards 2021 Nominations Announced, MrBeast Leads With Seven Nods". Variety.
  26. "The Streamer Awards Full Winners List". Game Rant. March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.

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