Is Sketch gay? Untold facts fans should know about the YouTuber
In 2024, YouTuber Pocketbook claimed Sketch was a former gay OnlyFans model. In response, the latter went live on Twitch and teased that he indeed had sexual relations with a man. Is Sketch gay? According to the internet sensation, his behaviour was primarily due to substance abuse.
Two years ago, I did stuff that I am not proud of. I am sorry if you have seen the viral video. At the time, I was struggling with addiction, but I am a changed person now.
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Key takeaways
- Although Sketch confirmed the OnlyFans allegations as accurate, he has never publicly identified as gay.
- The Twitch streamer felt like a "weight had been lifted off my shoulder" when the video leaked, as he had dreaded its release for two years.
- While Sketch received homophobic backlash for his past, various social media personalities and athletes came out to support him privately and publicly.
- In 2024, Sketch participated in a mock wedding with famous TikToker Faith Ordway for views.
Sketch's profile summary
| Full name | Kylie Cox |
| Famous as | Sketch, TheSketchReal |
| Gender | Male |
| Year of birth | 1998 or 1999 |
| Age | 26 or 27 years old (2025) |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Alma mater | Woodlands Christian Academy |
| Profession | YouTuber, Twitch streamer |
| Years active | 2023-present |
| Social media | TwitchYouTube |
Exploring the genesis of Sketch's gay rumours: Is the YouTuber an LGBTQ+ member?
On 7 July 2024, Pocketbook posted a 17-minute video titled The Real Sketch: The Untold Story of Jamie Mar on YouTube.
In the clip, he claimed that Sketch was an OnlyFans creator under the Jamie Mar username before his streaming career took off. According to Forbes, Pocketbook admitted to being "comfortable" sharing the information because "being gay is not a career ender".
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YouTuber Sketch's reaction to the viral video
Sketch went live on his Twitch channel to address the rumours surrounding his past career on 8 July 2024. In the video posted by Daily Mail, he said:
That was me. But it was a few years ago. I am no longer the same man.
Cox followed up with a joke referencing Bill Clinton's quote during his affair scandal with Monica Lewinsky.
I did not sleep with that man. I am just kidding, I did! Possibly. The cat is finally out of the bag. I do not know what else to say regarding this issue.
He blamed a "rough patch" in his life for pushing him to make gay OnlyFans content
In his live stream, Kylie noted:
Two years ago, I was dealing with substance dependency. While this is no excuse for my behaviour, I am simply trying to give you some background information. That was a really dark time in my life. I know I messed up, but I will never do it again.
Cox added that he had been "living in fear" knowing that his past life would someday hunt him.
When I started my online career, I knew that details from my past would surface eventually. So, I contemplated what I would do for two years if this leaked. My plan A was to be delusional and hopeful that my past would remain a secret, and plan B was to quit streaming forever.
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Cox's family supported him: How this helped him overcome suicidal thoughts
Kylie credited his parents' support for helping him through the rough period during the live stream. He said:
My parents saved me. I would probably not be talking now if I were alone in the house lately. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me during this time. You are the reason I am still pushing on.
Turkish-American online streamer HasanAbi expressed his support for Cox via a post on X, stating:
Sketch should never feel ashamed of his past because he never hurt anyone.
YouTuber FaZe Banks wrote:
Sketch will always be my homie regardless of his past.
Tfue, McNasty and Kai Cenat are some of the most notable streaming names that supported Sketch.
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Sketch is best known for the catchphrase "What's up, brother?": A look at his online career
Kylie began streaming on TikTok and Twitch playing Madden NFL 24 in 2023. Later, he started posting his gaming content and vlog videos on YouTube. The following year, Cox was featured on MrBeast's video 50 YouTubers Fight for $1,000,000.
In November 2024, Dexerto ranked him fifth on its list of "The 10 best Streamers of 2024''. Sketch won Best Sports Streamer at the 2024 Streamer Awards. In December 2024, Twitch named "What's up, brother?" the catchphrase of the year.
FAQs
Sketch has 1.6 million Twitch followers and 738k YouTube subscribers as of 27 August 2025. Here are some frequently asked questions about him:
Did Sketch graduate from college?
Kylie briefly attended Mississippi State University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma. He dropped out shortly after enrolling at Lone Star College.
Did Sketch marry Faith Ordway?
Although Sketch and Faith Ordway had a ceremonial wedding in Las Vegas, they did not get married legally.
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The latter later revealed the marriage was only for content purposes and not real. Cox is reportedly single.
Conclusion
Questions regarding Sketch's sexuality sparked after he was exposed as having previously owned an OnlyFans account that features gay adult content in a viral video. Although the YouTuber promptly addressed the accusations, he never confirmed or denied being gay.
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