Kai Cenat

Streamer University auditions in Atlanta are suspended after a much larger crowd than expected arrives at and around State Farm Arena. Authorities and organisers cite safety concerns; incidents and arrests associated with gatherings had already been reported around previous venues.

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The launch of Streamer University, presented as an opportunity for new creators, attracts criticism after the selected participants are announced: many online commenters consider that it includes too many established figures and contradicts the promise to give unknown creators a chance.

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A giveaway announced by Cenat in Union Square attracts thousands of young people and descends into chaos involving thrown objects, violence, damage and numerous arrests. Cenat is detained and charged with inciting a riot and unlawful assembly.

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1. Formally charged — Formal charge before the current outcome

A stream shows fireworks apparently starting a fire and then causing an explosion in Cenat's bedroom following an argument with MrBeast. Cenat later reveals that the room was a replica constructed for the stunt.

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During Mafiathon 2, magician Max Major stages a hanging after a mentalism performance, causing a moment of live panic and substantial controversy over the boundaries of stunts broadcast to a huge audience.

Jovi Pena states that Djigui Seck, a friend of Kai Cenat, raped her after she fell asleep at a New Year's Eve party held at Cenat's home. She criticises Cenat for not immediately telling her the identity of the man she accused and for his initial handling of the report.

Cenat consumes a cannabis edible live and then falls asleep during his stream. Shortly afterwards, his Twitch channel is temporarily suspended, fuelling widespread speculation that the stream triggered the sanction.

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Cenat is temporarily suspended from Twitch following GTA sequences in which his character repeatedly simulates sexual acts. The measure is part of a series of temporary bans on the platform.

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