iGumdrop

Jaime Horan, widely recognized online by her alias iGumdrop, is an American Twitch streamer, digital content creator, graphic designer, and fashion entrepreneur. Born and raised in New York, she first earned widespread attention through her engaging live broadcasts on Twitch, where she built a dedicated community centered around casual gaming, creative art sessions, live cooking streams, and personal interactive vlogs. Over the years, she has expanded her digital presence across multiple social media platforms, evolving into a multifaceted personality known for her lifestyle content and culinary ventures.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Horan was born on May 11, 1998, in Queens, New York, and is of Malaysian and Taiwanese heritage. Growing up in a working-class household, she developed an early interest in digital art, video editing, and gaming. While attending university in New York to pursue a degree in computer science, she began live streaming on Twitch at the age of nineteen to showcase her creative hobbies. Her approachable personality, combined with her passions for animation, gaming, and Asian culinary traditions, quickly gained traction. At age twenty, she made the decision to move to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a full-time career in content creation.

Streaming Career and Content Creation

On Twitch, Horan established a versatile streaming schedule that transitioned between Just Chatting segments, creative art projects, and diverse video games including Minecraft, MapleStory, and Fire Emblem Heroes. As live cooking streams gained popularity on her channel, food became a central element of her brand. Her authentic cooking streams, featuring dishes inspired by Southeast Asian and East Asian cuisines such as Malaysian curry and Taiwanese street food, attracted a broad audience. Her popularity on Twitch translated to growth across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, establishing her as a prominent lifestyle influencer.

Entrepreneurship and Television

Beyond digital media streaming, Horan launched her own apparel and merchandise brand named Ebiko, where she applies her passion for graphic design and fashion. In addition to her apparel line, she collaborated with prominent entertainment brands, including official apparel collaborations. In 2026, Horan achieved a major milestone in her culinary journey when she joined the cast of FOX’s competitive cooking series MasterChef Season 16, subtitled Global Gauntlet. Her transition from live-stream cooking to network television highlighted her versatility as a creator and boosted her profile across mainstream media.