Titled as the "Master of the Internet," Jens Knossalla, popularly known as Knossi, has held this moniker for quite some time. He rose to fame in 2011 after winning "PokerStars sucht das PokerAss," a casting show that propelled him into the poker scene. Knossi's career began to flourish after this breakthrough, and his popularity spiked, landing him roles in various TV shows and pseudo-documentaries.
Profile
The Twitch Years
The true turning point in Knossi's career occurred in 2020 when he made his mark on the streaming platform "Twitch." He managed to secure a spot among the top German-speaking channels, and his fame skyrocketed. With a base of 1.47 million subscribers on YouTube and frequently hosting live streams, Knossi's popularity only grew.
Fan Favorite
Knossi's live streams were particularly well-received, thanks to his unorthodox approach to viewer packages, which included both gifts and disturbing surprises like bottles of urine and feces. He gained significant attention and support through these events.
Knossi also made a name for himself on Twitch by hosting talk shows with celebrities like Bushido, Pietro Lombardi, and Sido. His streaming events in 2020 and 2021 were highly anticipated, and he collaborated with streaming colleagues, artists, and rappers, making the events all the more intriguing for his fans.
Expanding Beyond Twitch
Thanks to his growing prominence, Knossi could be seen in various formats outside of Twitch, such as the RTL show "Täglich frisch geröstet" (2020-2021) and Joyn's "Knossis Kingdom." He also participated in YouTube's survival series "7 vs." In 2020, he released his first song, "Alge," and followed it with a book titled "Knossi - King of the Internet: About my rise and success as a streamer."
Private Life
Knossi's personal life has also been the subject of attention. He dated Tamara Knossalla for seven years before welcoming a son in 2019. Despite their separation six months later, the former couple remains on good terms. In 2020, Knossi began dating influencer Lia Mitrou, who is eleven years his junior. He has occasionally shared private moments with his mother and his girlfriend during his live streams.
Controversies
Knossi has faced a series of controversies in his career, with one of the most notable occurring in summer 2020 when he hosted a fishing camp with his friend Sido. Animal rights organization PETA filed a complaint alleging animal cruelty due to the catching and releasing of fish. Additionally, Knossi has been criticized for regularly promoting gambling on his streams.
Despite the multitude of controversies, Knossi has remained a popular figure in the entertainment industry, continually shaping the landscape of streaming and music.
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