Wang’s death once again turns the spotlight on how some livestreamers perform dangerous stunts to earn more monetary ‘gifts’ from viewers. — Photos: Screengrab from 水娃说事/YouTube
A livestreamer in China lost drinking battles against other streamers and then lost his life after drinking yet more alcohol as a forfeit.
The livestreamer based in Jiangsu surnamed Wang, but more popularly known by his online moniker Brother Three Thousand, was found dead in his apartment on May 16, a friend said to Chinese media.
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