Rapper Logic, real name Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, has signed an exclusive deal with Twitch only days after the popular musician announced his retirement on Twitter, saying that it’s time for him to focus on being “a great father.”
According to the Verge, Logic, 30, already had one of the more popular twitch channels and has been streaming since 2015/2016, but states that despite the monetization opportunities that the platform provides, he is not doing it for the money.
“I think it’s a powerful platform that allows me to connect with my fans in the best way possible. And the safest way possible for someone in my position,” Logic says.
“This is the place where if you want to interact with me, you’re going to do it here,” Logic continues. “I’m not going to be on Twitch, having political debates. I’m going to be on Twitch, helping people after they’ve had a day of protesting or political debates, unwind and laugh and smile. And if you want to know how I feel about the world, you listen to my music.”
“I announced my retirement from music because it came to a point where I felt forced, like I had to do certain things,” Logic said. “And it’s not that the label made me feel that way. I was doing it to myself, because I’m such a businessman, and I was pushing myself to the brink of insanity.”
Logic’s first partner stream on Twitch will be his album release. Currently, he’s scheduled to go live at 5PM PT / 8PM ET on Tuesday, July 21st ,and it’s where he’ll be premiering No Pressure, his final LP, ahead of its official release on July 24th.
