Unikrn and Unicorns of Love set out to find the most dedicated, capable, diverse and entertaining streamer yet undiscovered in the gaming space, dedicating $50,000 over six months plus resources and guidance to make one dream reality.
Tyrelle “TyBuu” Appleton, a New Hampshire resident native to Toronto, Canada, brings a unique background, edging out hundreds of other qualified entrants with his style and unique entertainment factor. He was a dedicated basketball player with a degree in sports management and a masters degree in business administration.
The decision to give everything up to pursue gaming professionally does not come easy to a man with as many talents as TyBuu.
“This is an opportunity that I only could have dreamed of growing up,” he told Unikrn, “I have sacrificed so much on this journey, including a professional basketball career because I saw the value and potential in growing with the esports industry.”
With support from Unikrn and Unicorns of love, TyBuu is working to change his Twitch 3500 followers into 35,000 followers… or more. Following him on all social media @TyBuuTV and join his journey!
Growing up I had to overcome many hurdles, the odds were against me, but I continued to chase this dream and pray everyday. First, I want to thank God. I also want to thank my family, my fans, Unikrn and Unicorns of Love, and everyone else that helped me get to this point. I look forward to the future and hope to have a positive impact on more people. I’m proud to be more than a gamer!
You can expect to see Gears of War, NBA2K, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Super Smash Bros, Call of Duty and Overwatch among other games on his streams at Twitch.tv/TyBuuTV starting Friday, Feb 14.
Who is the winner?
Tyrelle Appleton aka TyBuu
More info about him:
While being on an athletic scholarship I played college basketball and soccer for the College of St. Joseph. During that time I competed in many LAN events across the country while managing my own esports organizations.Then I graduated with my bachelors degree in Sports Management and Masters in Business Administration. During my last year of college I established and developed the first collegiate esports program in New England. I’m currently a consultant and Esports Program Director for New England College. To this day I continue to play in men’s basketball leagues while maintaining my family life.
When does he start?
First stream this week, aiming for Friday 2/14
Where is he from?
Live in New Hampshire, but I was born in Toronto, Canada and spent most of my summers in New York City.
What games do you stream?
Gears of War, NBA2K, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Super Smash Bros, Call of Duty and Overwatch.
What are your media channels handles?
@TyBuuTV for Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch and eFuse.
What did he do for a living before taking this job?
While attending college I worked as a brand ambassador for Major League Gaming. I also worked as a Public Safety Officer for my graduate assistantship. Lastly, I was an Interim Director of Marketing for the Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity.
When did he start streaming?
During my freshman year of college, 2012.
What is his current audience size?
30,000+ followers across all platforms.
Quote from Tyrelle
“This is an opportunity that I only could have dreamed of growing up. I have sacrificed so much on this journey, including a professional basketball career because I saw the value and potential in growing with the esports industry. Growing up I had to overcome many hurdles, the odds were against me, but I continued to chase this dream and pray everyday. First, I want to thank God. I also want to thank my family, my fans, Unikrn and Unicorns of Love, and everyone else that helped me get to this point. I look forward to the future and hope to have a positive impact on more people. I’m proud to be more than a gamer!”
Quote from Rahul Sood, Unikrn CEO
“Unikrn works hard to push gaming and esports forward,” said Rahul Sood, Unikrn CEO, “And part of that is leveraging our brand to give opportunities to awesome people in this space. We’re so lucky to have found TyBuu and have partners like Unicorns of Love to give him this unprecedented opportunity.”
