## Overview Jean Pormanove was not an organization, but rather the pseudonym of Raphaël Graven, a prominent French livestreamer, videographer, and online personality whose controversial career and tragic death in 2025 drew international attention to the risks and ethics of extreme, provocation-driven digital content[1][2][5]. His channel, “Jeanpormanove,” became synonymous with the rise of “trash streaming”—a genre marked by endurance challenges, public humiliation, and often exploitative content designed to maximize viewer engagement and donations[1][3][9]. ## History and Activities Graven, born January 26, 1979, began as a gaming and “Just Chatting” streamer before pivoting to high-drama, real-life (IRL) broadcasts that blurred the line between entertainment and endurance[1][2][7]. By 2025, his Kick channel was France’s most-watched, with nearly 200,000 subscribers and nightly audiences exceeding 15,000 live viewers[3]. Content often featured physical and verbal abuse, sleep deprivation, and dangerous challenges, sometimes involving other vulnerable individuals as co-stars[3][4]. Viewers could donate to escalate the stakes, creating a feedback loop that incentivized increasingly extreme acts[3]. ## Key Achievements and Impact Jean Pormanove’s meteoric rise was marked by record-breaking metrics: from January to August 2025, he led all French Kick creators in hours watched and average live viewership, far outpacing competitors[1][5]. His broadcasts were not only popular but also culturally significant, sparking national debates about platform moderation, digital ethics, and the responsibilities of content creators and platforms in safeguarding participants[1][4][9]. Investigative reports, including a 2024 Mediapart exposé, revealed a “business of mistreatment” surrounding his channel, leading to temporary bans and ongoing judicial scrutiny[1][3].