Summary
- Kai Cenat questioned PewDiePie’s appeal, sparking debate among viewers on social media.
- Fans and MrBeast defended PewDiePie, emphasizing his influence and legacy on the platform.
- PewDiePie’s massive success on YouTube, reaching 110 million subscribers, solidified his impact as a pioneer.
Twitch star Kai Cenat found himself in hot water after sharing his thoughts on one of YouTube’s biggest names during a recent livestream. Kai said he couldn’t figure out how PewDiePie built his massive following, and that one line kicked off a fierce argument among viewers on social media. YouTube superstar MrBeast also stepped in to defend PewDiePie.
PewDiePie has made a big splash in streaming and content creation for years. He got his start back in the early 2010s, posting “Let’s Play” videos full of energy and humor, pulling in a large number of viewers. By August 2019, he hit a record as the first solo creator to reach 100 million subscribers on YouTube, a number that’s now climbed to 110 million. These days, PewDiePie’s not pumping out videos like he used to, living in Japan with his wife and their son, stepping away from the nonstop attention he had for over a decade.
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The issue started during Kai Cenat’s Batman: Arkham marathon stream when the streamer said he’d never grasped what makes PewDiePie so appealing. Kai knew his take might not sit well, so he prefaced it by saying it could be an unpopular opinion. His guest, Reggie, was on the same page, admitting he didn’t watch PewDiePie’s videos back in the day either. Reggie pointed out that not every creator clicks for every person, some might feel the same way about Kai’s content. The Twitch streamer nodded at that but stuck to his view, saying PewDiePie’s content never resonated with him personally.
Fans and MrBeast React to Kai Cenat’s Remarks on PewDiePie
PewDiePie’s fans hit back fast after Kai’s comments. Many were frustrated, with some saying PewDiePie pioneered YouTube and deserves respect for his influence. Others claimed his content beats out what a lot of creators make today. A few even said Kai and others might one day see PewDiePie’s impact more clearly. YouTube star MrBeast chimed in too, calling Kai’s take misguided. He mentioned watching PewDiePie’s Meme Review and playing games with him, saying PewDiePie is one of the platform’s greatest.
It’s hard to argue against PewDiePie’s impact as a YouTube pioneer. Kai Cenat is gaining ground, smashing several Twitch records and making a name for himself. Taking a shot at someone like PewDiePie however, shows Kai Cenat isn’t scared to speak his mind, but it’s a gutsy move against a figure who still has a big influence. PewDiePie might be quieter now, yet his fans prove that his legacy holds real weight.