Pinkchyu
Lin Lamar | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 2002 |
| Other name | Pinkchyu |
| Occupations | Internet celebrity, streamer |
| Years active | 2020-present |
Lin Lamar (born September 17, 2002) known professionally as Pinkchyu is an American influencer, streamer, and OnlyFans model.[1][2]
In the 2020s, she gained widespread popularity on TikTok, Twitch, and Instagram thanks to her “goth girl” videos, lip-syncs, modeling photo shoots, and content on OnlyFans.[1][3] In 2026, she made her singing debut, releasing her first two singles — "Electric Invasion" and "Back To Life".[1]
Life and career
Lin Lamar was born on September 17, 2002.[1] She lives in Texas.[4] She built her audience through visually striking content, often blending anime-inspired looks with bold fashion, gothic aesthetics,[3] and cosplay.[5] She positions herself as a "goth girl," which has become a central element of her online persona. Her content ranges from cosplay to more explicit posts.[3]
As of 2026, she has over 800,000 followers on X, where she mostly posts thirst trap content. On TikTok, she has 2.6 million followers.[6]
Pinkchyu creates content about what goth girls do during the day and enjoys cosplaying characters such as Pokémon and Frieren.[7] She is known for her cosplay work, including portrayals of Sue Storm from The Fantastic Four and Makima from the Chainsaw Man manga series.[8][9]
In November 2024, she received a ban on Twitch following her debut as a VTuber. According to the streamer, during the broadcast the head of her virtual model was cut off by the camera, leading her to believe that her chest was the reason for the ban. The suspension lasted seven days.[10]
Incidents and criticism
In November 2024, Pinkchyu publicly accused her former partner Tectone of emotional and sexual abuse, as well as harassment during their relationship.[11] She filed a lawsuit seeking a civil protective order.[12] On January 23, 2026, the judge ruled in her favor.[12][13] On February 1, 2026, the streamer publicly acknowledged the outcome, emphasizing that the ruling was part of a civil proceeding and not a criminal conviction. The court imposed a no-contact order, requiring him to stay at least 200 yards away from her home and workplace, as well as to delete all photos and videos of Pinkchyu from his devices and pay her legal fees.[12]
She received a major wave of backlash following a viral video posted in March 2026, in which she appears in gothic clothing and behaves seductively, joking about people who say she is "not goth." The video spread across X, drawing criticism from parts of the goth community. Some users argued that her content focuses more on appearance and engagement rather than the deeper roots of goth culture. Many users claimed that her goth persona only became prominent after her breakup, which made it feel calculated rather than authentic. As the criticism grew, the term "fake goth gooner bait" began to circulate.[3]
In August 2026, she faced a wave of online harassment after participating in rapper Drake's "20-v-1" speed-dating event, which was streamed on Kick, where she was chosen as the winner. Drake selected Pinkchyu as his "wife" — a label used as part of the show's entertainment format.[5] She went viral after asking Drake to "bark" for her, and the rapper played along. The moment became popular on social media and spawned internet memes. Some users paired the moment with Kendrick Lamar's track "Not Like Us," drawing on the public history of the feud between the rappers.[5]
Soon, attention shifted to her appearance and gothic style. Users began sharing old photos of her and accusing her of being a "fake goth" and "catfishing" viewers. Other users also brought up her past legal dispute with her former partner Tectone, adding another layer to the backlash.[14]
Discography
Singles
- "Electric Invasion" (2026)
- "Back to Life" (2026)
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Who Is 'Pinkchyu?' The Memes About The 'Goth Baddie' Who Made 'Drake' Bark During A Dating Show Explained". Yahoo Entertainment. 2026-08-12. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "'Goth Baddie' Pinkchyu's Before-And-After Plastic Surgery Looks Go Viral After She Wins Drake's Show". BollywoodShaadis. 2026-08-12. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- 1 2 3 4 "Who is Pinkchyu? Viral influencer slammed as 'fake goth gooner bait' amid growing backlash over authencity of her online persona". PopRant. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Fans Find "Goth Baddie's" Adult Content Account After Drake Barked For Her, And It Has Some Strangely Niche Content". Yahoo Style Canada. August 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Who Is Pinkchyu? Goth Woman Drake Barked for in Surreal Dating Video: 'I Might End up With a Goth Baddie'". inkl. 2026-08-10. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Cole, Alexander (2026-08-11). "Who Is Pinkchyu? The Goth Girl Who Got Drake To Bark". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Images before cosplay career resurface of 'goth baddie' who won 20 vs 1 Drake date challenge". LADbible. 2026-08-11. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Who is Pinkchyu? 'Goth baddie' creator wins Drake's 20-woman Kick dating show". The Express Tribune. 2026-08-11. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Price, Joe (2026-08-10). "Who is Pinkchyu, the 'Goth Baddie' Who Won Drake's Dating Show (and Made Him Bark)?". Complex. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Cosplayer Pinkchyu's VTuber debut cut short after immediate Twitch ban". Dexerto. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Drake's 'Goth Baddie' Pinkchyu's Abusive Relationship With Ex-BF Tectone Revisited Amid 20-v-1 Win". BollywoodShaadis. 2026-08-14. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- 1 2 3 "Tectone Loses Civil Court Case Filed by Ex-Girlfriend Pinkchyu in Texas". The Times of India. 2026-02-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ Weber, Risa (2026-02-18). ""My Life Is Ruined" — Tectone Speaks out After Losing Civil Case for Sexual Assault and Harassment". Distractify. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Pinkchyu faces 'catfishing' claims after 20-v-1 win as critics question her controversial goth identity". The Times of India. 2026-08-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-17.