Nick Kolcheff (born November 21, 1990),[2][better source needed] better known as Nickmercs, is an American Kick streamer,[3] YouTuber and co-owner of FaZe Clan.[citation needed]
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| Born | November 21, 1990 | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2011–present | |||||||||
| Genre | Gaming | |||||||||
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| Followers | 6.7 million | |||||||||
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| Subscribers | 4.01 million[1] | |||||||||
| Total views | 754 million[1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: May 2, 2023 | ||||||||||
Career
Kolcheff has earned over $190,000 in Fortnite prizes.[2]
In May 2019, Kolcheff had a falling out and split from 100 Thieves, citing failed promises and poor management. He joined FaZe Clan later that month.[4]
Despite offers from rival streaming services, Kolcheff said he would stay with Twitch.[5] Kolcheff has garnered upwards of 70,000 viewers on Twitch.[6] He is estimated to have earned $6 million in 2019 and was the 10th highest earning gamer that year.[7]
In May 2023, a skin based on Kolcheff was announced for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.[8] The skin was removed from the game a month later due to a tweet he made in reaction to a fight that broke out in California as a result of schools including content about the LGBT community in their curriculum. The tweet stated: "They should leave little children alone. That's the real issue".[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | 11th Shorty Awards | Twitch Streamer of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
| The Game Awards 2020 | Content Creator of the Year | Nominated | [11] | |
| 10th Streamy Awards | Live streamer | Won | [12] | |
| 2021 | 11th Streamy Awards | Nominated | [13] | |
| 2022 | The Streamer Awards | Best Battle Royale Streamer | Nominated | [14] |