Key Takeaways
- Kai Cenat rejected a $60 million offer from Kick to join their platform.
- Kick has signed deals with other streamers like xQc and Amouranth for significant amounts.
- Kai Cenat’s success on Twitch is evident through his massive follower count and subscriber milestones.
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat recently disclosed the substantial financial offer he received from Kick to join their platform. Backed by the online gambling company Stake, Kick was introduced in late 2022 with the goal of directly challenging Twitch‘s dominance by providing streamers with significantly higher payouts and more lenient content policies.
One of Kick’s key strategies to expand its viewership has been to recruit top content creators from other platforms. This approach has seen some success, with high-profile streamers like Adin Ross, xQc, Amouranth, and Nickmercs, signing deals with Kick. Kai Cenat, another prominent figure in the streaming community, has also been a target of Kick’s interest, sparking speculation about his potential move. In April 2023, when Kai received a temporary ban from Twitch, Adin Ross reached out to encourage him to switch to Kick, and the platform further showed its interest by sending Kai Cenat a customized pair of green Nike x Off-White Air Force 1s.
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Despite Kick’s interest, Kai Cenat opted not to sign a deal and, instead, in May 2023, he and IShowSpeed announced an exclusive show on Rumble. Recently, Twitch star Kai Cenat reflected on Kick’s substantial offer, mentioning it proposed a $60 million deal if he would stream half of his first subathon on Kick and reveal his move to the platform afterward. Kai shared that he ultimately turned down the offer, describing how he prayed for guidance to make the right decision, trusting that following his heart was best. He expressed confidence in his choice, believing that had he accepted Kick’s proposal, he might not be where he is today.
How Much Did Kick Offer Kai Cenat to Join the Platform?
It’s worth noting that popular streamer Adin Ross previously claimed that Kick had offered both Kai and IShowSpeed $40 million each. While these figures are significant, Kick’s deal with xQc was reportedly much higher, valued at $100 million. Amouranth’s deal with Kick was also said to be lucrative, although the exact amount has not been disclosed.
While it remains to be seen whether Kai Cenat will ever consider a deal with Kick in the future, his current success on Twitch is undeniable. With over 14 million followers, Kai Cenat is in the midst of his Mafiathon 2 subathon and holds the record as Twitch’s most subscribed streamer ever. Many of his supporters expect him to surpass 500k Twitch subscribers by the end of the ongoing subathon, underscoring his continued popularity and influence.