N3on

N3on

N3on

N3on
N3on in 2026
Born
Mikyle Rafiq[a]

(2004-08-13) August 13, 2004 (age 21)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
EducationElkins High School
Years active2016–present
Kick information
Channel
Years active2023–2025, 2026–present
Followers678 thousand
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2019–2023, 2025–2026
Followers613 thousand
YouTube information
Channel
Subscribers1.1 million
Views367 million
Last updated: July 16, 2026

Mikyle Rafiq[a] (born August 13, 2004), known online as N3on is an American streamer and YouTuber. He originally uploaded YouTube videos playing games such as NBA 2K and Fortnite. In 2023, N3on began to stream on Kick and became recognized through his streams with rappers.[1]

N3on is known for his controversial persona involving staged acts and a network of a thousand paid clippers[3] that promote a negative public perception of him to gain momentum, although he has stated that he would like to be more true to himself and pursue a more positive identity.[2]

Early life

Mikyle Rafiq[a] was born on August 13, 2004, in Houston, Texas to Pakistani and Indian parents. His father helps him manage the money he makes from streaming. N3on is a Muslim.[4] For most of his childhood, he was afflicted by a stomach disease that led to him frequenting hospitals and completing schoolwork online. Due to his inability to attend school in-person, he began to play video games, sharing a PlayStation 4 with his younger brother.[2] He attended Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas, graduating in 2022.[5]

Career

N3on first created his YouTube channel in 2016, at the age of 12, and recorded himself playing video games and making tutorials. By the time he turned 16 in 2020, he had gained popularity through his gameplay of NBA 2K and Fortnite, here he would have often have brazen and explicit outbursts. In 2019, he faked his own death.[1]

In May 2025, N3on signed a record deal with Empire.[6] It followed the virality of LiAngelo Ball's song "Tweaker" after he first previewed it on N3on's livestream earlier that year.[7] In September, he joined Iggy Azalea as the co-owner of Motherland, an online casino.[8] In October, N3on announced a collaborative series of EPs with Hit-Boy titled N3on x Hit-Boy Presents The Camp.[9]

Controversies

In March 2024, N3on was banned from Kick after threatening to dox and sexually assault an underage fan after getting in a heated argument with them. He later released an apology video about the incident and was subsequently unbanned.[10] That same month, he was confronted by rapper DD Osama and his entourage for disrespecting Osama's deceased brother and insulting the former; N3on apologized.[11] In April, he was arrested in Dubai after filming a police officer, spending nearly two days in jail.[2][12]

In February 2025, police broke up a crowd of 200 people in Kensington, Philadelphia where N3on and rapper Skrilla were livestreaming. Skrilla was there to shoot a music video, but did not have a permit for it.[13] N3on was later arrested by police in March 2026 after attempting to enter the O Block apartment complex in Chicago. He claimed that he was trying to host a giveaway for children.[14]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c N3on's real name has been cited by XXL as Rangesh Mutama.[1] Business Insider originally reiterated this claim, but published a correction affirming that his name is Mikyle Rafiq.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ech, Joey (April 11, 2025). "Who Is Neon, the Streamer Going Viral Lately With Rappers?". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Moses, Lucia (April 20, 2026). "'My life is clipping': How a mix of mayhem and strategy fueled a top livestreamer's career". Business Insider. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  3. ^ Hale, James (April 29, 2026). "Kick gambling streamer N3on is spending millions on his army of clippers". Tubefilter. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  4. ^ Burns, Anna (April 22, 2026). "American streamer N3on causes crowd chaos at Surrey's Vaisakhi Parade". Surrey Now-Leader. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  5. ^ Fort Bend ISD (May 28, 2022). Elkins High School | FBISD Graduation 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2026 – via YouTube. (1:32:30)
  6. ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (May 6, 2025). "Streamer N3ON Signs Record Deal With EMPIRE". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  7. ^ Gee, Andre (January 15, 2025). "LiAngelo Ball's 'Tweaker' Is a Sign of Where Rap Might Be Heading". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  8. ^ Giacomazzo, Bernadette (September 24, 2025). "Inside MOTHERLAND: N3on and Iggy Azalea's Big Bet on Online Gambling". Complex. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  9. ^ Giacomazzo, Bernadette (October 16, 2025). "Viral Streamer N3on Is Dropping His Biggest Project With Hit Boy". Complex. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  10. ^ Mock, Ben (March 14, 2024). "N3on Unbanned From Kick After Apologizing To Underage Fan He Threatened To Dox And Sexually Assault". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  11. ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (December 24, 2023). "DD Osama Confronts N3on For Disrespecting His Deceased Brother". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  12. ^ Cole, Alexander (December 4, 2023). "N3on Surprises Fans With First Stream Back Since Arrest In Dubai". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  13. ^ "Police break up crowd that gathered to see rapper Skrilla in Philadelphia's Kensington section". 6abc Philadelphia. February 26, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  14. ^ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (May 2, 2026). "N3on Arrested While Trying To Get Into Chicago's O-Block, Fans Are Skeptical". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 2, 2026.

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