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== Career ==
== Career ==
Hassan is of Palestinian-Jordanian descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SypherPK/status/1712191323279638857|title=x.com}}</ref> In 2015, SypherPK began gaming full-time. In November 2018, he failed to qualify in the "''Fortnite'' Winter Royale" finals.<ref name=dotesports6>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/fortnite/news/tfue-sypherpk-drlupo-and-others-fail-to-qualify-for-fortnite-winter-royale-finals|title=Tfue, SypherPK, DrLupo, and others fail to qualify for Fortnite Winter Royale finals|author=Bhernardo, Viana|date=November 26, 2018|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In July 2020, he received backlash after TikTok user JGshotTV and viewer of SypherPK revealed that he was banned from the latter's chat. SypherPK denied any wrongdoing in a response to the situation on [[Twitter]].<ref name=dotesports5>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/sypherpk-speaks-out-after-receiving-backlash-from-tiktok|title=SypherPK speaks out after receiving backlash from TikTok|author=Galloway, Ryan|date=July 22, 2020|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In October 2020, he and fellow Twitch streamer KittyPlays partnered with online shopping service [[Klarna]] to launch a campaign titled "Playing For Keeps".<ref name=dotesports3>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/sypherpk-and-kittyplays-team-up-with-klarna-for-playing-for-keeps-campaign|title=SypherPK and KittyPlays team up with Klarna for Playing For Keeps campaign|author=Lopez, Jalen|date=October 26, 2020|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In November 2020, he signed an exclusive streaming deal with the streaming platform Twitch.<ref name=hollywoodreporter/> In February 2021, ''Fortnite'' unveiled its collaboration with SypherPK in the form of a locker bundle.<ref name=dotesports4>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/fortnite/news/fortnite-releases-sypherpk-locker-bundle|title=Fortnite releases SypherPK locker bundle|author=Galloway, Ryan|date=October 26, 2020|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In 2021, he created an apparel line known as Metal Umbrella. The point of this company was to create more than just 'influencer merch', and to "merge [Sypher's] love for anime and fashion". "Metal Umbrella is an expansion of the SypherPK brand".<ref name="Metal Umbrella">{{cite web |url=https://metalumbrella.com/pages/about-us |website=Metal Umbrella: About Us |title=About Metal Umbrella }}</ref> In June 2022, he partnered with Japanese automobile company [[Honda]] as part of an event titled "Hondaverse" in the game ''Fortnite''.<ref name=dotesports2>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/news/honda-partners-sypherpk-bring-hondaverse-fortnite|title=Honda partners with SypherPK to bring the Hondaverse to Fortnite|author=Harrison, Christian|date=June 30, 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In September 2022, a cosmetic outfit in ''Fortnite'' was released with his likeness.<ref name=forbes/>As of 2024, Ali SypherPK Hassan's real height is 5'10". Although he claims online that his height is 6'5", this has been disproven multiple times.
Hassan is of Palestinian-Jordanian descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SypherPK/status/1712191323279638857|title=x.com}}</ref> In 2015, SypherPK began gaming full-time. In November 2018, he failed to qualify in the "''Fortnite'' Winter Royale" finals.<ref name=dotesports6>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/fortnite/news/tfue-sypherpk-drlupo-and-others-fail-to-qualify-for-fortnite-winter-royale-finals|title=Tfue, SypherPK, DrLupo, and others fail to qualify for Fortnite Winter Royale finals|author=Bhernardo, Viana|date=November 26, 2018|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In July 2020, he received backlash after TikTok user JGshotTV and viewer of SypherPK revealed that he was banned from the latter's chat. SypherPK denied any wrongdoing in a response to the situation on [[Twitter]].<ref name=dotesports5>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/sypherpk-speaks-out-after-receiving-backlash-from-tiktok|title=SypherPK speaks out after receiving backlash from TikTok|author=Galloway, Ryan|date=July 22, 2020|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In October 2020, he and fellow Twitch streamer KittyPlays partnered with online shopping service [[Klarna]] to launch a campaign titled "Playing For Keeps".<ref name=dotesports3>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/sypherpk-and-kittyplays-team-up-with-klarna-for-playing-for-keeps-campaign|title=SypherPK and KittyPlays team up with Klarna for Playing For Keeps campaign|author=Lopez, Jalen|date=October 26, 2020|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In November 2020, he signed an exclusive streaming deal with the streaming platform Twitch.<ref name=hollywoodreporter/> In February 2021, ''Fortnite'' unveiled its collaboration with SypherPK in the form of a locker bundle.<ref name=dotesports4>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/fortnite/news/fortnite-releases-sypherpk-locker-bundle|title=Fortnite releases SypherPK locker bundle|author=Galloway, Ryan|date=October 26, 2020|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In 2021, he created an apparel line known as Metal Umbrella. The point of this company was to create more than just 'influencer merch', and to "merge [Sypher's] love for anime and fashion". "Metal Umbrella is an expansion of the SypherPK brand".<ref name="Metal Umbrella">{{cite web |url=https://metalumbrella.com/pages/about-us |website=Metal Umbrella: About Us |title=About Metal Umbrella }}</ref> In June 2022, he partnered with Japanese automobile company [[Honda]] as part of an event titled "Hondaverse" in the game ''Fortnite''.<ref name=dotesports2>{{cite web|url=https://dotesports.com/news/honda-partners-sypherpk-bring-hondaverse-fortnite|title=Honda partners with SypherPK to bring the Hondaverse to Fortnite|author=Harrison, Christian|date=June 30, 2022|website=Dot Esports}}</ref> In September 2022, a cosmetic outfit in ''Fortnite'' was released with his likeness.<ref name=forbes/>As of 2024, Ali SypherPK Hassan's real height is 5'10". Although he claims online that his height is 6'5", this has been disproven by himself multiple times.


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==

Revision as of 16:01, 30 November 2024

SypherPK
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Personal information
Born
Ali Hassan[1]

(1996-05-10) May 10, 1996 (age 28)
OriginAustin, Texas, U.S.[2]
Occupations
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2015–present[3]
GenreGaming
Games
Followers7.1 million
Associated acts
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2011–present
Subscribers10 million[6]
Total views5.3 billion[6]
100,000 subscribers
1,000,000 subscribers
Last updated: November 26, 2024

Ali Hassan[1] (born May 10, 1996),[7] better known online as SypherPK, is an American YouTuber and Twitch streamer known for his gaming streams and videos centering around the online video game Fortnite. As of November 2024, he has the 25th most followed channel on the Twitch platform,[3] and 10 million subscribers on YouTube.

Career

Hassan is of Palestinian-Jordanian descent.[8] In 2015, SypherPK began gaming full-time. In November 2018, he failed to qualify in the "Fortnite Winter Royale" finals.[9] In July 2020, he received backlash after TikTok user JGshotTV and viewer of SypherPK revealed that he was banned from the latter's chat. SypherPK denied any wrongdoing in a response to the situation on Twitter.[10] In October 2020, he and fellow Twitch streamer KittyPlays partnered with online shopping service Klarna to launch a campaign titled "Playing For Keeps".[11] In November 2020, he signed an exclusive streaming deal with the streaming platform Twitch.[3] In February 2021, Fortnite unveiled its collaboration with SypherPK in the form of a locker bundle.[12] In 2021, he created an apparel line known as Metal Umbrella. The point of this company was to create more than just 'influencer merch', and to "merge [Sypher's] love for anime and fashion". "Metal Umbrella is an expansion of the SypherPK brand".[13] In June 2022, he partnered with Japanese automobile company Honda as part of an event titled "Hondaverse" in the game Fortnite.[14] In September 2022, a cosmetic outfit in Fortnite was released with his likeness.[4]As of 2024, Ali SypherPK Hassan's real height is 5'10". Although he claims online that his height is 6'5", this has been disproven by himself multiple times.

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2022 12th Streamy Awards Branded Series Nominated [15]
2023 The Game Awards Content Creator of the Year Nominated [16]
Forbes 30 Under 30 Games Included [17]
2024 The Streamer Awards Best Battle Royale Streamer Nominated [18]


References

  1. ^ a b Buford, Landon (September 29, 2022). "Why SypherPK thinks Fortnite Creative is the future". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ Carlson, Kara (November 4, 2022). "Popular gamer 'SypherPK' plans Austin-area production space, incubator". Austin American-Statesman.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Beresford, Trilby (November 10, 2020). "Streamer SypherPK Signs Deal With Twitch, Launches Talent Incubator". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ^ a b Miceli, Max (September 17, 2022). "SypherPK Reveals 'Fortnite' ICON Skin Ahead Of Season 4 Launch". Forbes. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Perez, Cody (April 25, 2019). "SypherPK tries to prove to Ninja that he isn't toxic, but fails". Dot Esports.
  6. ^ a b "About SypherPK". YouTube.
  7. ^ "x.com".
  8. ^ "x.com".
  9. ^ Bhernardo, Viana (November 26, 2018). "Tfue, SypherPK, DrLupo, and others fail to qualify for Fortnite Winter Royale finals". Dot Esports.
  10. ^ Galloway, Ryan (July 22, 2020). "SypherPK speaks out after receiving backlash from TikTok". Dot Esports.
  11. ^ Lopez, Jalen (October 26, 2020). "SypherPK and KittyPlays team up with Klarna for Playing For Keeps campaign". Dot Esports.
  12. ^ Galloway, Ryan (October 26, 2020). "Fortnite releases SypherPK locker bundle". Dot Esports.
  13. ^ "About Metal Umbrella". Metal Umbrella: About Us.
  14. ^ Harrison, Christian (June 30, 2022). "Honda partners with SypherPK to bring the Hondaverse to Fortnite". Dot Esports.
  15. ^ Escandon, Rosa (October 27, 2022). "YouTube's Streamy Awards Announce 2022 Noms - Forbes". Forbes. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  16. ^ Spangler, Todd (November 13, 2023). "The Game Awards 2023 Nominations: Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3 Lead the Pack With Eight Noms Each (Full List)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  17. ^ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2023: Games". Forbes. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  18. ^ Michael, Cale; Taifalos, Nicholas (February 18, 2024). "Streamer Awards 2024: All results and winners for every category". Dot Esports. Gamurs. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
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