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Sneako: key facts
| Online name | Sneako |
| Real name | Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy |
| Born | 8 September 1998, New York City |
| Age | 28 (October 2026) |
| Nationality | American, of Haitian and Filipino descent |
| Languages | English and French |
| Religion | Muslim, converted in 2023 |
| Known for | Street interviews, commentary and IRL streams |
| Main platforms | Kick (since 2023), YouTube (restored October 2025), X |
| YouTube subscribers | About 1.31 million (April 2026) |
| Documentary | Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026) |
| Link to Duel.com | None. He rejected a Duel AI video of him in September 2026 |
Early life and background
Sneako was born Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy in New York City on 8 September 1998, according to Wikipedia. He is American, of Haitian and Filipino descent, and Wikipedia notes that he speaks French fluently.
He converted to Islam in 2023. His faith has since become a regular theme of his streams and of the coverage about him (Wikipedia, Newsweek).
How Sneako became famous
- YouTube from 2013. He started with gaming videos, then became known for street interviews and, later, opinion and commentary content (Wikipedia).
- MrBeast. He briefly worked for MrBeast; Sportskeeda describes the role as cameraman, in 2018.
- Two big channels. By October 2022 his two YouTube channels had about 2 million subscribers combined, just before YouTube removed them (Sportskeeda).
- Rumble, then Kick. After the bans he streamed on Rumble, then moved to Kick in 2023, which is still his main platform (Wikipedia, The Nightly).
- Project X. In November 2024 he launched a video series on X called Project X (Wikipedia).
Why is Sneako controversial?
Sneako is best known as a provocative commentator. Outlets cited on his Wikipedia page, including The Guardian, have reported past remarks of his that were widely criticised as misogynistic and antisemitic, and several platforms removed him for breaking their rules on hateful conduct (Wikipedia, Sportskeeda).
He has also been part of the online "manosphere" debate: he appears in Louis Theroux's 2026 documentary Inside the Manosphere, and The Nightly describes him as a "manosphere" influencer.
Why was Sneako banned?
- October 2022, YouTube: his channels were removed for "severe or repeated" violations of YouTube's rules (Sportskeeda). He has said the strikes were for Covid misinformation, election misinformation and cyberbullying (SoapCentral).
- 2022 to 2023, Twitch: banned. Sources disagree on the exact date (Sportskeeda, Wikipedia).
- Early 2024, TikTok: banned (Wikipedia).
- Mid-2024, Twitch: briefly reinstated, then banned again in October 2024 for "hateful conduct" (Sportskeeda).
- October 2024, YouTube: reinstated and banned again within 24 hours (Wikipedia).
- October 2025, YouTube: channel restored after nearly three years, and monetised again in November 2025 (Wikipedia).
- Instagram: permanently banned, date not given (Wikipedia).
Today he streams mainly on Kick, posts on YouTube again and publishes video on X.
Sneako in 2026
- April 2026: he was attacked on a New York street while live-streaming. In a later video he suggested the attack was staged (The Nightly, 15 April 2026).
- June to July 2026: comments he made during a 3 June Kick livestream in New York, including calling the city the "Islamic Republic of New York-istan", went viral and drew reactions from Alex Jones and Elon Musk (Newsweek, 13 July 2026).
- 2026: he appears in Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (Wikipedia).
- September 2026: the Duel AI video and a public feud with the streamer Clavicular, detailed below.
Sneako and Duel.com: the AI video
Sneako does not work with Duel. Here is what was reported in September 2026:
- Duel posted an AI-generated video showing Sneako praying on a blackjack table. It drew a strong backlash (win.gg, 18 September 2026).
- Sneako said he has no affiliation with Duel, said it was the second AI video of him made by Duel, and said he would take legal action (Primetimer). win.gg reports the lawsuit as his claim; we found no confirmation that a case was filed.
- Duel later said its own social media team ran the campaign and that the employee involved was fired (win.gg). Primetimer reported that Duel apologised, saying "We failed in our duty".
- Clavicular, who has appeared as a dealer on Duel's blackjack streams, first called the video "tasteless", then defended Duel by blaming a "rogue agent" (win.gg).
- In the same week, win.gg reported that Duel shut its live blackjack table "indefinitely" after an intruder reportedly entered the building, and found no link to the Sneako drama.
Duel itself is a crypto casino founded by the poker player Ossi "Monarch" Ketola, according to Wikipedia. Its live blackjack table and its resident dealer Nelli have their own profiles here.
Does Sneako gamble or promote casinos?
We found no reliable source showing that Sneako streams casino games regularly or is sponsored by any casino. On the contrary:
- In March 2024 he said he had turned down an offer from an unnamed gambling company, reported at $20 million for one year, for religious reasons. That figure is his own claim (TheSportsRush).
- He has called the jackpots on sponsored gambling streams "fake" (Sportskeeda).
What is Sneako's net worth?
There is no verified figure for Sneako's net worth. He has not published his earnings, and the numbers shown on celebrity net-worth websites are estimates, not sourced data. What is documented: his YouTube channel was monetised again in November 2025 (Wikipedia), and he says he refused a reported $20 million gambling deal in 2024 (TheSportsRush).
Is the promo code Duel2027 connected to Sneako?
No. CASHFREE is an independent affiliate site and has no relationship with Sneako. He has not promoted Duel or our code, and nothing on this page should be read as an endorsement by him.
Related profiles
Clavicular
Streamer reported as a guest dealer on Duel blackjack.
Read the profile →Andrew Tate
Influencer held in Miami pending extradition; promoted a Duel link in 2025.
Read the profile →Nelli (Nelly)
Resident dealer on Duel live blackjack, z3stynelli on Kick.
Read the profile →Ossi “Monarch” Ketola
Poker player and Duel.com founder per Wikipedia.
Read the profile →See all sourced profiles.
FAQ
Who is Sneako?
Sneako is the online name of Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, an American streamer and YouTuber born in New York City on 8 September 1998. He is known for street interviews and commentary, and streams mainly on Kick.
What is Sneako's real name?
Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy.
How old is Sneako?
He was born on 8 September 1998, so he is 28 as of October 2026.
Where is Sneako from?
New York City. He is American, of Haitian and Filipino descent, and speaks French fluently.
Where does Sneako stream?
Mainly on Kick, where he has streamed since 2023. His YouTube channel was restored in October 2025, and he also posts videos on X.
Is Sneako banned from Twitch and YouTube?
He is banned from Twitch (again since October 2024) and TikTok (since early 2024). YouTube removed his channels in 2022 but restored them in October 2025.
Is Sneako Muslim?
Yes. He converted to Islam in 2023.
Did Sneako work for MrBeast?
Yes, briefly. Sportskeeda describes him as a cameraman for MrBeast in 2018.
Is Sneako sponsored by Duel?
No. In September 2026 he said he has no affiliation with Duel, after Duel posted an AI video of him, and said he would take legal action. We found no confirmation that a case was filed.
What is Sneako's net worth?
There is no verified figure. He has not published his earnings, and online net-worth numbers are estimates.
Is Sneako in a Louis Theroux documentary?
Yes. He appears in Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (2026).
Sources
- Wikipedia: Sneako (live page)
- The Nightly: Sneako attacked on a New York street while live-streaming (15 Apr 2026)
- Newsweek: Sneako drama explained (13 Jul 2026)
- win.gg: Duel Blackjack reportedly shut down amid Sneako and Clavicular drama (18 Sep 2026)
- Primetimer via NewsBreak: Duel Casino issues apology over video of Sneako (Sep 2026)
- Sportskeeda: Sneako banned from YouTube (Oct 2022)
- Sportskeeda: why Sneako got permanently banned from Twitch (Oct 2024)
- Sportskeeda: 5 things to know about Sneako (undated)
- Sportskeeda: Sneako calls sponsored gambling streams fake (undated)
- SoapCentral: Sneako regains access to his YouTube channel (2025)
- TheSportsRush: Sneako says he turned down a gambling offer (Mar 2024)
Read the sources and compare them. Reports can be updated or corrected after publication.