Rachell Marie Hofstetter, better known as Valkyrae, is an American live streamer and YouTuber. She is a co-owner of the gaming organization 100 Thieves and has been YouTube’s most-watched female streamer since 2020. Hofstetter began streaming on Twitch in 2015.
How did Valkyrae get so popular?
Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. Hofstetter began streaming on Twitch in 2015. She had her breakthrough by playing the competitive online game Fortnite in 2018 and joined 100 Thieves as their first female content creator. In 2020, she switched streaming platforms by signing an exclusive contract with YouTube.
Did Valkyrae graduate college?
After graduating from community college, Valkyrae went on to work at GameStop, which she mentioned she hated but was credited with helping her extend her career in the gaming industry.
During a recent stream, Valkyrae accidentally leaked her YouTube revenue for the past month. Apparently, Valkyrae made $172,908.21 in the last month, with analytics indicating that this significant number is somewhat less than she earned in the previous month.