On July 11, Twitch revealed that viral ‘Old Town Road’ rapper Lil Nas X and popular streamer Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys would be headlining TwitchCon 2019’s Saturday night party – a fact further promoted by Nas’s surprise appearance on Pokimane’s Twitch stream that very same day.
Nas held a listening party for his EP (extended play) during the stream, titled ‘7,’ which he discussed with Pokimane throughout their surprise broadcast – as well as a few other topics, including esports giant 100 Thieves.
Esports organization 100 Thieves, headed by CEO Nadeshot, signed Twitter group and content team ‘The Mob’ to their ranks in mid-June, which consists of four creators Avalanche, Froste, Mako, and Classify.
The Mob was signed to esports organization 100 Thieves in mid-June, bringing four new content creators to the team.600
Pokimane mentioned The Mob during her joint stream with Lil Nas X, after noticing the group typing in her chat – a development that Nas was visibly enthused by.
“We do?” Nas asked excitedly. “Yes! The Mob! I see you! …I see Avalanche.”
THE MOB IS GLOBAL BABY pic.twitter.com/ggpRd0bGg2
— 100T Mako (@Mako) July 11, 2019
That wasn’t the only comment Nas made about the organization, either: he later went on to give The Mob a special shout out, which Pokimane claimed would make the group “cry” out of joy.
As it turns out, Pokimane wasn’t too far off in her prediction: the group popped off across Twitter shortly thereafter, retweeting a clip of Nas’s comment.
“YOU’RE AN ICON,” The Mob’s official Twitter wrote.
YOURE AN ICON @LilNasX :fire::fire::fire: https://t.co/1oj6v8NpS7
— The Mob (@TheMob) July 11, 2019
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“Lil Nas X the f*cking GOAT,” Froste said of the moment.
Lil Nas X the f*cking GOAT https://t.co/3c4whJrmDw
— 100T Froste (@Froste) July 11, 2019
“THE MOB IS GLOBAL BABY,” Mako echoed, posting a hilarious video featuring Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.”
— 100T Mako (@Mako) July 11, 2019
Even popular Twitch streamer and Fortnite player Valkyrae commented on the exchange, petitioning for the group to get verified in light of Nas’s recognition.
“K Lil Nas X just shoutout to the The Mob on Pokimane’s stream and I’m crying LOL,” she Tweeted. “Time to get the boys verified.”
K @LilNasX just shoutout to the @TheMob on @pokimanelol ‘s stream and I’m crying LOL. Time to get the boys verified
— rae (@Valkyrae) July 11, 2019
Lil Nas X isn’t the only artist headlining TwitchCon’s Saturday party, either, although other names have yet to be released as of July 11. TwitchCon San Diego throws down from September 27 – 30, bringing with it a slew of action and some of the net’s top live streamers.
The dress code for this year’s TwitchCon Party: matte black hats with boots to match. @LilNasX is headlining our Saturday night party at Petco Park. Learn all about it here: https://t.co/wCben98SdH pic.twitter.com/APbnAJoH98
— TwitchCon (@TwitchCon) July 11, 2019
With one of the hottest musical artists in attendance, congoers can be sure that September will bring an unforgettable final weekend – especially for The Mob.