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JiDion
Born
Jidon Armani Adams

(2000-12-12) December 12, 2000
Clear Lake City, Texas, U.S.
Other nameDeMarcus Cousins III[1]
EducationClear Lake High School
Occupations
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Followers2.3 million
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Followers6.6 million
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Display nameJiDion
Followers53.7 thousand
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Years active2018–present
Genres
Subscribers8.51 million
Views212.1 million
Last updated: March 10, 2026

Jidon Armani Adams (born December 12, 2000), known online as JiDion, is an American YouTuber and online streamer.[2] He initially gained recognition for his vlogging and prank-oriented YouTube channel but has since made videos catching online predators, particularly online pedophiles, through sting operations.

Early life

Jidon Armani Adams was born on December 12, 2000, in Clear Lake City, Texas, a community in the greater Houston metropolitan area. He attended Clear Lake High School.[3]

Career

JiDion launched his YouTube channel on July 2, 2018, initially posting challenge videos and vlogs filmed during his high school years. He later shifted to comedic vlogs and pranks.[4]

In October 2021, Adams uploaded a video where he was kicked out of a Best Buy store by an employee, due to Adams entering the store shirtless. Later the same day, he brought a large group of other shirtless men to the Best Buy in order to harass the employee who had kicked him out.[5] That same month, he was banned from Wimbledon for his disruptive antics (which included repeatedly sounding an airhorn) during the quarterfinal match between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.[6]

In December 2021, Adams attempted to get an autograph from DeMarcus Cousins during a game in Houston, which prompted a Toyota Center security guard to try and halt the interaction. Cousins told the security guard that he was "taking [his] job too serious" and went on to sign Adams' jersey.[7] In March 2022, he crashed a Harvard University life sciences lecture for a comedy video.[8][9]

In January 2022, Adams was banned from Twitch after being accused of harassing Twitch streamer Pokimane and having his viewers spam her chat with "L + RATIO."[10] Adams later apologized and reconciled with Pokimane.[11] In September 2022, he was removed from the 2022 US Open (tennis) men's finals after getting a haircut during the match.[6][12][13][14] In July 2023, Adams received a lifetime ban from all NBA and WNBA events for a stunt he pulled at a WNBA game, which included him sleeping while the match was playing.[15]

In April 2023, Adams announced he would stream on the alt-tech platform Rumble (website) during his Twitch ban.[16] On May 6, 2024, Twitch reversed Adams' ban, after which he returned to that platform.[17]

In September 2023, Adams announced that he would be retiring from making prank videos due to his dedication to Christianity.[18] The following month, he began making Christian content on a secondary channel, GiDeon.[19][20] He returned a few months later to his main channel, and also streams on Twitch under the name JiDionPremium, where he primarily creates content advocating for victims of sexual abuse and combatting the spread of child sexual abuse material.[21][22]

Adams started a series on his main channel called EDP Watch which are characterized by his orchestration of amateur sting operations wherein he impersonates minors on dating apps to catch child predators, who are then often arrested by the police.[23] In December 2023, the JiDionPremium YouTube channel used a decoy to communicate with Bryan Brown, who believed he was interacting with an 11-year-old girl. The resulting video went viral, receiving nearly 3 million views. Brown was subsequently arrested by the police department of Marshalltown, Iowa, and in June 2025, pleaded guilty to one felony count of sexual grooming.[24]

External videos
Mugshot of Mason Isaac Hull (May 6, 2026) [25] Adams would publish a video confronting Hull.
video icon I Caught A Famous TikToker Buying Cp! (HULLO)

In May 2026, 18-year-old looksmaxxing social media personality Mason Isaac Hull, known online as “Hullo,” was the subject of online discussion after Adams publicly accused him of possessing child pornography and would call him a "danger to society".[26][27] Following an investigation by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Hull was arrested on May 6 after detectives obtained a warrant and charged him with 15 counts of possession of CSAM.[25] According to investigators, a forensic examination of his mobile phone uncovered images and videos depicting female children between the ages of 8 and 15.[26][25] Hull, was returned to jail after a judge revoked his bond for allegedly violating release conditions that barred internet and social media use.[28][29] Adams stated while on stream, that he had provided testimony during Hull's bond hearing.[‡ 1]

In June 2026, Adams announced that he had severed ties with fellow YouTuber and founder of Predator Poachers, Alex Rosen following controversy over Rosen's reported contribution to the bond of Dalton Eatherly (known online as ChudTheBuilder), who was facing multiple criminal charges.[30]

On June 22, 2026, Adams was arrested in Woodhaven, Michigan, while livestreaming during an effort to confront an alleged squatter connected to fellow YouTuber Skeeter Jean.[31] Police stated that four individuals were arrested for Breach of Peace and stalking, after officers responded to reports of a crowd gathering outside a local McDonald's.[32][33]

Criticism

Adams' predator-catching activities have drawn criticism from law enforcement officials. In 2025, he confronted an Indiana volleyball coach whom he accused of sending explicit messages to a person he believed was a 14-year-old boy.[34] During the confrontation, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) stated that they did not have sufficient probable cause to make an immediate arrest.[35]

Following the incident, IMPD said information from vigilante groups can’t be used on its own to make an arrest and that evidence has to be gathered through normal legal procedures for it to hold up in court.[36] Prosecutors in Indiana also raised concerns, saying these kinds of operations can get in the way of investigations, make cases harder to prosecute, and put both the people involved and bystanders at risk.[37]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2022 12th Streamy Awards Creator of the Year Nominated [38]
2023 13th Streamy Awards Nominated [39]
2024 Harrison Arkansas Ambassador of Peace Civil Service Won [40]

References

  1. "The Story of JiDion aka Demarcus Cousins III: From Uber Eats to YouTube Star". Complex Networks . September 21, 2022. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  2. "The Story of JiDion aka Demarcus Cousins III: From Uber E..." Complex. September 21, 2022. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  3. "I GOT SUSPENDED FOR HUSTLING AT MY SCHOOL..." YouTube. JiDion. February 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  4. Cheong, Charissa (November 25, 2022). "How feuds, pranks, and controversies turned former Uber Eats driver JiDion into a YouTube star with 6 million subscribers". Business Insider. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  5. "'Free the nipple!': YouTuber brings shirtless men to Best Buy to harass employee enforcing store dress code". The Daily Dot. October 11, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  6. "YouTuber JiDion gets kicked out of US Open match after getting his haircut in stands". CBS Sports. September 7, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  7. "DEMARCUS COUSINS GOES OFF ON SECURITY GUARD Let Me Sign A Jersey!!!". TMZ. December 20, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  8. "JiDion: Jidon Adams films lecture prank at Harvard University". Insider Inc. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  9. "YouTubers Disguised as Harvard Students Crash Classes". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  10. Arshad, Sahar. "3 gaming influencers are embroiled in a messy feud involving accusations of harassment, misogyny, and lies". Insider. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  11. Shadee (December 12, 2022). "From Internet beef to burgers, How Pokimane and JiDion squashed bad vibes". Shadee Care. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  12. "YouTuber JiDion gets kicked out of US Open match after getting his haircut in stands". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  13. "WATCH: YouTube prankster kicked out of US Open when he gets haircut midgame". Washington Examiner. September 7, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  14. "Un hombre deja atónito al público del US Open cortándose el pelo en pleno partido de tenis". La Vanguardia. September 7, 2022. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  15. "YouTuber JiDion banned from NBA events after prank sleeping at WNBA game". NBC Sports. July 22, 2023. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  16. "Rumble Signs Exclusive Livestreaming Agreement with JiDion". GlobeNewswire (Press release). April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  17. Gutelle, Sam (May 7, 2024). "Twitch unbans JiDion, continues to reverse streamer exodus". Tubefilter. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  18. "Social media star, JiDion, posts first YouTube video since deleting channel to focus on his Christian faith - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis". premierchristian.news. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  19. ""Goodbye Jidion, Say Hello to..." by JiDion". YouTube. October 27, 2023. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  20. D.M (November 30, 2023). "JiDion's YouTube Comeback — and the Real Reason He Quit!". Distractify. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  21. "Chatlogs". Edp Watch. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  22. "Coming Out...I mean Back Video". YouTube. JiDionPremium. January 18, 2024.
  23. Arnold, Mike (July 15, 2025). "YouTuber's predator sting leads to Citrus County arrest of convicted sex offender". Chronicle Online. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  24. Bradstream, Lana (June 28, 2025). "Brown agrees to plead guilty to grooming felony". Times-Republican. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  25. Sarasota County Sheriff's, FL (May 7, 2026). "Local Man Arrested for Possession of CSAM". Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  26. Dutta, Barsha (May 9, 2026). ""Danger to society": Internet erupts after Mason Hull reportedly walks free despite charges involving minors". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  27. Shrivastava, Aarnesh (May 5, 2026). "Who is Mason Hull, aka "Hullo"? JiDion accuses looksmaxxing personality of possessing explicit content involving minor". Sportskeeda. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  28. Morton, Ivy (June 16, 2026). "Judge revokes bond after investigators say Hull violated release conditions". WWSB. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  29. "Mason Hull's bond was revoked due to violating the conditions of his bond". WTSP. June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  30. Roy, Sumit (June 7, 2026). "JiDion rejects Alex Rosen partnership after his $10,000 ChudTheBuilder bond contribution raises questions". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  31. NDTV Sports Desk (June 23, 2026). "JiDion Arrested Live On Kick Stream After Dispute Involving Alleged Squatter At Woodhaven McDonald's". NDTV. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  32. Lange, Amy (June 23, 2026). "YouTuber JiDion arrested in Woodhaven while attempting to confront alleged squatter". WJBK. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  33. Banerjee, Shamik (June 23, 2026). "Streamer JiDion detained on livestream in Woodhaven while removing squatter from McDonald's; video". Hindustan Times. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  34. WRTV Staff (December 16, 2025). "Indy volleyball coach in viral video charged after allegedly sending explicit images to minor". WRTV. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  35. Hanson, Austin (April 5, 2026). "IMPD issues statement on viral video that shows its officers interacting with popular predator catcher and streamer". WXIN. Archived from the original on April 6, 2026. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  36. Schroeder, Joe (February 17, 2026). "Indiana volleyball coach charged with child sex crime after being confronted in viral video". WXIN. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  37. Hackman, Ashton (February 18, 2026). "Indianapolis volleyball coach in viral video sentenced after sexting person posing as 14-year-old boy". WTHR. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
  38. Hipes, Patrick (October 27, 2022). "Streamy Awards Nominations: MrBeast Tops List Again". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  39. Brant, Brian (August 27, 2023). "Streamy Awards 2023: Complete Winners List". People. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  40. McCaulley, Scott (November 22, 2024). ""YouTuber Honored by City for Positive Video about Harrison"". New Country 1029. Retrieved November 29, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

Primary sources

In the text, these references are preceded by a double dagger (‡):

  1. Adams, Jidon Armani (June 19, 2026). "I Got HULLO Arrested AGAIN!". YouTube. Retrieved June 23, 2026.