NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY: Kai Cenat, a well-known figure in the world of Twitch streaming, has garnered an impressive following of over 6.3 million supporters on the platform. However, his current focus in the spotlight came after he organized a grand PlayStation giveaway event at New York's Union Square Park. The event drew thousands of attendees, but what began as an anticipated giveaway swiftly devolved into chaos as the crowd turned unruly.
In an unforeseen turn of events, the renowned Twitch streamer, often hailed as the Twitch king, now finds himself amid a police inquiry by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in the aftermath of the tumultuous scenes witnessed at Union Square. Reports indicate that Cenat had intentions of distributing complimentary streaming equipment to his dedicated fan base. For more detailed insights into the recent developments surrounding Cenat's giveaway event, continue reading.
Is Kai Cenat arrested?
In a recent livestream featuring Cenat, an intriguing announcement emerged concerning an upcoming giveaway event set to take place in New York. Cenat appeared to make a commitment, suggesting that he would be giving away PS5 gaming consoles for free. This announcement generated significant enthusiasm among fans, leading to a large turnout at Union Square, where thousands gathered to show their support.
Amid the giveaway proceedings, a situation unfolded where Cenat's enthusiastic fans, caught up in the moment, began to push and swarm around him. His security guard swiftly intervened to ensure his safety and guided him away from the crowd. Notably, the livestream abruptly ended when Cenat became engulfed by the crowd, and he struggled to remain visible. As residents took notice of the commotion, the incident quickly gained more attention and was covered by local news outlets. It's important to highlight that Cenat initially meant to host a fan meetup and a PlayStation giveaway, with no intention of inciting unrest or provoking his supporters. However, despite his intentions, it appears that Cenat found himself in legal trouble, reportedly facing arrest on the grounds of inciting a riot during the fan meetup event in New York City.
An NYPD officer took the stage during a press conference to address questions related to Cenat's giveaway event. When a reporter asked, “Are you going to charge?” The officer replied, “Yes, the influencer is charged. He's going to be charged with multiple counts, at least two counts of inciting a riot, unlawful assembly and a few other charges here.” A Kai Cenat update page posted a video of the scene, captioning it, "Footage of when Kai Cenat got arrested." Another Twitter user shared a clip from the NYPD official's press conference, stating, "Kai cenat is officially getting charged by NYPD."
'Bro ain’t never sparking another stream'
After watching the video of Kai Cenat being arrested by cops, fans flocked to the comment section. One Twitter user said, "Bro ain’t never sparking another stream." Another fan said, "Yeah they started beating up a police officer so this isn’t looking for amp this shit just got real." A third user said, "They shoulda Locked him up sooner for organizing this/" A fourth said, "I'm laughing because ppl think it's ok to push cops if you are a body guard." One person also explained, "The biggest issue is that it was a random unorganized giveaway. Needs to be planned ahead so that they can prepare for these sort of things," while another criticized the streamer, saying, "Glad they locked him up . He's from NYC he knew this would happen he did this for clout. Teach him a lesson ."
Kai Cenat’s giveaway alert
After informing his fans regarding his giveaway in New York City, he also alerted his fan in a now-deleted Instagram story. He wrote, “F**k it, NYC! Tomorrow 8/4 Huge Giveaway At 14 ST Union Square Park 4:00 PM. BE THERE.”
Cenat outlined plans to host an extensive giveaway initiative scheduled for Friday, August 4th, starting from 4 pm, at the address 201 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003. The event was anticipated to kick off in the early evening hours. Further details shared in the same communication highlighted some of the key attractions of the giveaway. Enthusiastic fans were looking forward to a range of exciting prizes including Gaming PCs, PlayStation 5 consoles, gift cards, gaming chairs, and an assortment of other essential gaming items. As anticipated, Cenat's giveaway gained viral traction, capturing widespread attention. However, the culmination of this event took a tragic turn as Cenat's arrest unfolded amid the giveaway proceedings.
