Raphael Graven, known as "Jean Pormanove" or "JP," had built a following by putting on live internet shows in which he was abused or humiliated.

Raphael Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, had built a following by publishing livestreams in which he was bullied and forced to perform extreme challenges

Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was well-known on the streaming platform Kick. The 46-year-old former soldier was regularly beaten and abused by two other influencers during livestreams.

A lawyer for one of the co-streamers of the 46-year-old French man known online as Jean Pormanove said the violence was staged.

Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.

Popular American streamer Adin Ross and rapper Drake, who serve as ambassadors for the livestreaming platform Kick, said they will be covering the costs of Graven’s funeral.

Raphael Graven, aka Jean Pormanove, died during a livestream. His death now sparks concerns about violent content.