"That boi getting banned first stream": Internet reacts to rapper Top 5 opening a Twitch channel and starting streaming

Toronto-based local rapper, Top 5, debuted on the rap scene with his single Shirt Off Shawty in 2015. He has reportedly released other singles, including, Hall Of Fame, Heard Of Me, and other tracks which solidified his presence in the Toronto rap scene.

Born Hassan Ali, he adopted the moniker Top 5 while growing up in Toronto's "Jungle", more commonly known as the Lawrence Heights neighborhood. The rapper took to his Instagram Story on March 17, 2025, to announce that he has joined Twitch. He noted that his account has been "verified" without him streaming. He asked his fans to follow his account on the streaming channel. Akademiks TV shared the story on their X channel.

Users who took to the comment section appeared to have mixed reactions to seeing Top 5 on Twitch. One user (@L_B_Dyno) wrote,

"That boi getting banned first stream..."

Another user (@C4chh3d) claimed that he might get "canceled" and wrote,

Nope; he’ll be the fastest streamer to get cancelled: I like Top 5, but let’s keep it [100 emoji] ; If he doesnt go down organically (luv new buzz words) then someone like Wack100 will instigate and get him cancelled."

Top 5 reportedly expressed gratitude towards Drake for paying his lawyer in his 2021 case. While it is unclear, if they have been in touch, one user (@way_eazy) noted,

"Top 5 is corney!!! I personally think Drake should distance himself from that clown."

One user (@RASMYARIE) thought that his streaming may be "better than his rapping."

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Rapper Top 5 opens a Twitch channel and asks his audience to follow him

Ali has previously been dealing with legal issues in the past few years. The singer was previously arrested in a murder case in 2021. While Ali was let go, he continued to be under the legal radar. Whilst serving prison time, Ali sensationalized his prison experience, including using a mobile phone, per CTV news.

More recently, Ali with a fellow rapper, Yasin Ali were arrested in a firearms investigation in January 2025. While the duo were asked to appear in court, there isn't a public update on the investigation.

A few months later, the singer opened his Twitch account and noted that it had already been verified. While it is unclear, if he will be streaming games or music, the singer asked his fans to follow his channel.

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Hassan Ali has been absent from the music scene for some time. He was previously involved in legal cases and is currently not much known about the rapper. More information may be expected as the rapper begins streaming on Twitch. In another news, the Toronto-based rapper was called out on X by Kanye West for reportedly threatening and calling him multiple times.

What are your thoughts on the Toronto rapper opening a Twitch channel?