History of Kai Cenat in Timeline
Kai Carlo Cenat III is a famous American internet personality known for his comedic live streams and YouTube videos. In February 2023, he became the most-subscribed Twitch streamer ever, currently holding the 10th most followed spot on the platform with around nine million followers. His success earned him "Streamer of the Year" at both the 2023 and 2024 Streamer Awards.
December 16, 2001: Birth of Kai Cenat
On December 16, 2001, Kai Carlo Cenat III, an American online streamer and YouTuber, was born.
January 13, 2018: Kai Cenat Uploads First YouTube Video
On January 13, 2018, Kai Cenat launched his YouTube channel and uploaded his first video, which focused on pranks and challenges.
August 27, 2019: Kai Cenat Begins College
Kai Cenat enrolled at the State University of New York at Morrisville on August 27, 2019, to pursue a degree in Business Administration.
2020: Kai Cenat Drops Out of College
Due to the challenges of balancing schoolwork with content creation, Kai Cenat made the decision to discontinue his studies and dropped out of college in 2020.
February 2021: Kai Cenat Starts Twitch Streaming
In February 2021, Kai Cenat transitioned from YouTube to Twitch, where he began streaming gaming and reaction content.
May 8, 2022: "Bustdown Rollie Avalanche" Release
Kai Cenat released his debut single, "Bustdown Rollie Avalanche," featuring NLE Choppa, on May 8, 2022.
June 2022: Appearance in Polo G's "Distraction" Trailer
In June 2022, Kai Cenat made an acting appearance in the trailer for Polo G's single "Distraction."
October 2022: Streamy Awards Nomination
Kai Cenat received nominations for "Streamer of the Year" and "Breakout Streamer" at the 12th Streamy Awards in October 2022.
2022: Celebrity Appearances on Kai Cenat's Streams
Throughout 2022, Kai Cenat's streams featured appearances from various celebrities, including Bobby Shmurda, Lil Baby, and 21 Savage, who helped him achieve his highest viewership at the time with 283,245 concurrent viewers.
January 31, 2023: Month-Long Subathon Begins
Kai Cenat embarked on a month-long subathon on January 31, 2023, during which he achieved record-breaking subscriber numbers.
February 2023: Kai Cenat Becomes Most-Subscribed Twitch Streamer
In February 2023, Kai Cenat surpassed Ludwig Ahgren's record during a subathon to become the all-time most-subscribed Twitch streamer.
February 28, 2023: All-Time Twitch Subscriber Record
On February 28, 2023, Kai Cenat reached a peak of 306,621 subscribers, solidifying his position as the most-subscribed Twitch streamer of all time.
March 11, 2023: Streamer of the Year Win
Kai Cenat was honored with the "Streamer of the Year" award at the 12th Streamer Awards on March 11, 2023.
March 2023: Success of Sleep Streams
In March 2023, reports revealed that Kai Cenat's sleep streams generated significant revenue, estimated at approximately $23,280 per month, totaling an annual income of $285,480. These streams garnered over 5.6 million hours watched, highlighting their popularity.
April 17, 2023: Temporary Twitch Suspension
Kai Cenat faced a temporary suspension from Twitch on April 17, 2023, for undisclosed reasons. The suspension was later lifted.
May 2023: "Kai 'N Speed Show" Announcement
In May 2023, Kai Cenat announced a collaborative livestreamed show with IShowSpeed titled "Kai 'N Speed Show," to be hosted exclusively on Rumble.
August 4, 2023: Union Square Giveaway and Riot
On August 4, 2023, Kai Cenat organized a giveaway of PlayStation 5 consoles and gift cards in Union Square, Manhattan, alongside Twitch streamer Fanum. The event attracted thousands of followers and spiraled into chaos, resulting in a riot. Cenat was arrested for inciting civil unrest, and the NYPD made 65 other arrests.
September 2023: Featured in Offset's "Fan" Music Video
Kai Cenat appeared alongside Fanum in the music video for Offset's single "Fan" in September 2023.
December 14, 2023: Nicki Minaj Breaks Viewership Record
On December 14, 2023, Nicki Minaj's appearance on Kai Cenat's stream shattered his previous viewership record by 40,000, peaking at 348,593 concurrent viewers.
2023: Popularization of Internet Slang
Kai Cenat is recognized for popularizing viral internet slang terms like "Rizz" and "Gyat" in 2023. "Rizz" was even named Oxford University Press's word of the year, while "Gyat" received a nomination for the American Dialect Society's Word of the Year.
February 8, 2024: Nike Partnership Announcement
During a livestream on February 8, 2024, Kai Cenat made the groundbreaking announcement of his official partnership with Nike, making history as the first streamer to sign with the company.
May 2024: Charges Dropped Against Kai Cenat
Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg dropped charges against Kai Cenat, Denzel Dennis, and Muktar Din in May 2024 in exchange for an apology and US$57,000 in restitution for their roles in the Union Square riot.
2024: Kai Cenat Wins Second Streamer of the Year Award
Kai Cenat was named "Streamer of the Year" at the 2024 Streamer Awards, his second consecutive win.