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Pokimane Withdraws from Streamer University 2 After Grandfather’s Death
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Jul 11, 2026 to Jul 15, 2026, drawn from 1 source.
“We grew up very, very far from my grandparents and I would really only see them like once every two years,”
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Background
Streamer University 2 is a collaborative educational livestream series launched by popular Twitch creator Kai Cenat. The inaugural cohort for 2026 was announced in early July 2026, featuring a roster of well‑known streamers and content creators serving as professors, including Ludwig, Duke Dennis, Agent00, Cinna, TheSushiDragon, Lizzo, and Kai’s sister Kaiya Cenat. Two teaching slots remained open after Maya Higa withdrew earlier in the week.
Imane Anys, known online as Pokimane, is a Moroccan‑Canadian streamer with a large following on Twitch and YouTube. In July 2026 she was invited to serve as a professor for Streamer University 2, a role she accepted while attending Paris Fashion Week. The program was set to launch on July 15, 2026, with a live kickoff stream that attracted over one million viewers across Twitch and YouTube.
The timeline
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Pokimane announces withdrawal
Pokimane posted on X that she could no longer attend Streamer University 2 because her grandfather had reportedly passed away, expressing apologies to attendees and wishing them a great experience.[965]
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TikTok reflection on grief
In a follow‑up TikTok, Pokimane reportedly discussed the guilt she feels grieving far from her family as an immigrant, noting she only saw her grandparents every two years and that major life highs often coincide with lows.[965]
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Streamer University 2 faculty list confirmed
Despite Pokimane’s reported departure, the university’s professor lineup reportedly remained largely intact, still featuring Ludwig, Duke Dennis, Agent00, Cinna, TheSushiDragon, Lizzo, Kaiya Cenat, and Kai Cenat, with two vacant spots after Maya Higa also reportedly pulled out.[965]
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Streamer University 2 launch
Streamer University 2 reportedly began with Kai Cenat’s kickoff stream, drawing over one million viewers across Twitch and YouTube and announcing the selected student cohort for 2026.[965]
Frequently asked
Why did Pokimane withdraw from Streamer University 2?
She announced on X that her grandfather had passed away and she needed to be with her family.
When was Streamer University 2 scheduled to start?
The program was set to begin on July 15, 2026.
Who are the remaining professors for Streamer University 2?
The confirmed faculty includes Ludwig, Duke Dennis, Agent00, Cinna, TheSushiDragon, Lizzo, Kai Cenat, and Kaiya Cenat.
Did any other instructors withdraw from the program?
Yes, Maya Higa also withdrew, leaving two open teaching slots.
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GenZHype. “Pokimane Withdraws from Streamer University 2 After Grandfather’s Death.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/pokimane-withdraws-from-streamer-university-2-after-grandfather-s-death/.