Richard Tyler Blevins, better known by his online alias Ninja, is a pioneering American live streamer and professional gamer. Born on June 5, 1991, in Taylor, Michigan, Blevins began his career in 2009 playing Halo 3 competitively for organizations like Cloud9 and Team Liquid. However, it was his shift to streaming on Twitch in 2011 that paved the way for his global stardom. His meteoric rise occurred in late 2017 with the release of Fortnite Battle Royale. In March 2018, Ninja broke viewership records by streaming with Drake and Travis Scott, effectively bringing gaming into the mainstream. Throughout his career, Ninja has navigated high-profile platform shifts, including an exclusive move to Mixer in 2019 before returning to Twitch in 2020. As of 2026, he remains a titan in the industry, serving as the Chief Innovation Officer for GameSquare Holdings while continuing to simulcast his gameplay to millions across various social platforms. With a legacy defined by competitive excellence and entrepreneurial ventures, Blevins continues to shape the future of digital content and esports.