Key Takeaways
- Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 stream broke Twitch records with celeb guests like Chris Brown and Snoop Dogg.
- However, Cenat faced backlash for inviting Chris Brown due to his controversial past of domestic violence.
- Though some fans praised Cenat for collaborating with Brown, many were bothered, and though Cenat has not addressed the outrage he has deleted a Tweet promoting the stream. At the same time, clips of the collaboration remain available on his channel.
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has sparked controversy after inviting singer Chris Brown to join his Mafiathon subathon stream. As one of the platform’s most prominent creators, Cenat has gained recognition through partnerships with major brands like McDonald’s, T-Mobile, and Chime. His month-long Mafiathon 2, running throughout November, has drawn in hundreds of thousands of viewers, shattering Twitch subscriber records just 11 days into the event. The stream has featured appearances from celebrities such as rappers Kodak Black, Snoop Dogg, and actress Miranda Cosgrove.
On November 21, Cenat welcomed Chris Brown to the broadcast. The pair entertained viewers by showcasing their backflip skills, singing Brown’s hit songs, and enjoying a casual basketball game. While some fans praised the collaboration, calling it “legendary” on Cenat’s X account, others criticized the decision, pointing to Brown’s controversial past and history of domestic violence and sexual abuse, most notably against his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
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In response to Cenat’s now-deleted tweet, one person wrote: “lucifer username [angry emoji] woman beater [happy emoji],” referencing an incident days earlier when Cenat rebuked and refunded a fan who had donated 100 subscriptions solely because their username was “Lucifer.” Another X user commented on a clip from the month-long Mafiathon 2 stream, saying, “Kai forgot Chris is literally a woman beater? [people] do anything for some views,” while a third added, “Kai always surrounds himself with the wrong people.”
Kai Cenat Under Fire For Bringing Chris Brown On Stream
While many have slammed Kai Cenat for bringing Chris Brown on his broadcast, others claim this was the meet up they have “been waiting for.” One of his followers wrote, “Kai the goat for getting Chris Brown on the stream,” while another said, “One of my favorite artists I love Chris Brown what a legend don’t care about the hate his the definition of an artist.” Following the backlash, Cenat deleted his original tweet announcing the collaboration but has kept clips of the stream available on his YouTube channel, which boasts over 13 million subscribers. He has not yet addressed the criticism.
This latest backlash comes weeks after Cenat welcomed rapper and fellow YouTuber DDG, along with his nearly one-year-old son, Halo, for a stream. While Halo’s appearance sparked a minor disagreement between DDG and Halo’s mom, Halle Bailey, the stream itself showed everyone enjoying the moment. One of Kai Cenat’s most memorable streams took place in June, featuring comedians Kevin Hart and Druski. The stream, which included a surprise FaceTime call with LeBron James, set a new Twitch North American record for viewership, reaching “712,600 peak concurrent viewers” and attracting 4.95 million unique viewers over 11.5 hours, according to Afrotech.
Kai Cenat is a rising star on YouTube and Twitch and has built a massive following with his dynamic and unpredictable streams, which frequently feature high-profile celebrity guests. By November 2024, he had become the most-subscribed Twitch streamer in history and has also ranked as the fifth most-followed individual on the platform.