Knossi

Short description

Jens "Knossi" Knossalla is a German entertainer, streamer, television presenter, and poker commentator, widely known as the "King of the Internet" in German-speaking domains. He gained leading popularity for his exuberant streaming style on Twitch, particularly in casino gaming, poker, and talk shows, as well as appearances on German television. His distinctive look with a gold crown, engaging humor, and emotional expressiveness, propelled him to break streaming viewership records and assemble a vast online fanbase. Knossi’s work can be watched primarily on Twitch and YouTube, and he is active on Instagram and other social platforms.

Known for

Twitch entertainment, live streaming, poker commentary, TV appearances.

Full real Name

Jens Heinz Richard Knossalla.

Date of Birth

July 7, 1986

Nationality

German

City or Country of Residence

Germany.

Languages Spoken

German.

Educational Background

Completed an apprenticeship as a bank clerk.

Previous Occupations

Claims manager in a debt collection agency, amateur actor, TV show participant.

Hobbies and Interests

Knossi refers to himself as the "King of the Internet" and always appears with a golden crown. He achieved a record for the highest bit-donation on Twitch in 2020 and set viewer records for German-language streams.

Awards and Nominations

Set the German Twitch simultaneous viewers record in July 2020.

Media Features and Interviews

Featured on German TV, magazines, and in podcasts; hosted "Täglich frisch geröstet" (2020).

Notable Collaborations

Collaborations with MontanaBlack, involvement in Angelcamp and other multi-creator events.

Milestones Achieved

Record German concurrent viewers (312,000+), WSOP main event prize, book publication.

Community Impact

Brought mainstream attention to gambling streams, set a standard for German-language entertainment streaming.

Industry Influence

Regarded as a pioneering streamer and “King of the Internet” in German-speaking Twitch community.

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@Knossi

Twitch Channel

https://www.twitch.tv/therealknossi

Social Networks

Most Popular Video

Last Video

Channel or Blog Description

König des Internets — Entertainment, gaming, live shows, and community content.

Year Started

2016

Channel language

German

Platforms Used

Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, TikTok, Discord.

Main Content Focus

Entertainment, casino and poker streams, talk shows, live events.

Frequency of Content Updates

Multiple times per week; regular livestreams.

Typical Video or Stream Length

2–7 hours, depending on format.

Target Audience Demographics

Mainly German-speaking adults aged 18–35 interested in entertainment, gaming, poker, and variety content.

Audience Location Breakdown

Primarily Germany, Austria, Switzerland.

Audience Engagement Methods

Live chat interactions, fan contests, giveaways, real-life meetups, social media updates.

Meetups or Events with Fans

Participates in live events, conventions, and special streaming marathons like Angelcamp.

Viewer Contests and Giveaways

Regular on-stream giveaways and contests tied to streams and brand promotions.

Plans for Channel or Blog Evolution

Expanding entertainment content, collaborating with new creators, and producing special event streams.

Favorite Casino Games

Online slots, poker.

Game Providers Featured

Works with multiple poker and casino gaming platforms, including PokerStars.

Biggest Win

Achieved 240th place at WSOP in Las Vegas (2013), $37,019 prize.

Main Sources of Income

Streaming, sponsored content, brand partnerships, music, live events, merchandise.

Net Worth

Estimates in media range widely; specific figure not found in reliable sources.