The Gamestop Employee Who Became The Queen of YouTube: The Story of Valkyrae

You may recognize her as one of the streamers who played Among Us with an American Congresswoman, the first female content creator to join the ranks of 100 Thieves, or maybe you know her as the fastest growing streaming personality of 2020.

But before she was known for any of that, Rachel "Valkyrae" Hofstetter's life was very different. She was working three jobs to put herself through community college, all while staring down challenges and heartbreak that changed her life forever. This is her story.

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[goddessathena]

I remember when she admitted that she went on a deal with Youtube was for the sake of securing a better and stable finances. The fact that she wholeheartedly said and how it will help her and her mom shows that she will do lengths to support her mom all the way. What a good example of a daughter.

[queenxxi]

At first I thought she wasn’t likeable. From watching Toast’s live everyone is saying she is annoying but I started watching her streams. She is likeable I can’t believe some people hate her. The thing about Rae is, she is genuine. It just shows. I’m literally new to this streaming thing/world/stanning IDK but I fell inlove with her attitude and how she treats people around her. It reflects what she had experienced for the past years.

[yujibell]

Rae is so likeable... She never puts other girls down or pander strictly to men. Props to her and the amazing women in her life ♥️

[markopolo]

Next video: *"The anime boy that became the no.1 twitch Harem" the story of sykkuno*

[deplios]

Among Us got actual good genuine streamers recognized (Rae, Corpse, Sykk)

[SneakerTalk]

Well deserving of all the success she’s attained over the years 🔥🔥

[MediocreTCG]

She’s gonna cry on stream when she watches this.

[henricjudesuresca]

Did you just say rae with a tone???
-Valkyrae to sykkuno

[arvidhahnewallmark]

Respect to her, she deserves everything

[jerehcee]

in an alternate univere, she is the gamestop girl Charlie was talking about

[shisou_]

"She managed to never lose sight of who she really was." they said as they showed a clip of Rae not loosing sight of that water pouring 12:29

[Shmurda_Inc_YT]

Probably one of the most genuine streamers and people ever.

[Crusina]

My sister is big friends with her. I met her one time because of that and she was seriously fun to be around.

Extremely dedicated and hard worker. Deserves all of the results she has gotten.

[kingjayded]

One of the best female streamers on the planet, hands down

[alphaxalex]

Can’t wait to see her watch this on her stream

[tanukikamii]

She’s so inspirational 😌🙏🏼 I recently started to check out her more cuz I found out she’s also a half filipina and I’m also half filipina so she made me inspire to start streaming when I move out on my own and to help my fam

[evhockey]

That awkward moment when they use a clip with her and Fed

[MiaBlossomTV]

i remember when she had 2k followers on instagram. there was a point she deleted her instagram and made a new one (the one she has now)... she was so genuine and we used to all talk in this "gamer girl" community. she really has been genuine from day 1 and she did what i didnt have the balls to do, not only that but shes one of the best... i love you rae <3 her streams really make my day

[shyamsiva]

I have got to say, the intros for every one of these is truly amazing.

[LavyRie]

I'm tearing up from just all of this. Valkyrae was the first streamer I've ever watched and she has made me so happy in very difficult times. I feel she really deserves everything good and more, she is such a great person and I am very grateful to have found her.