Chaos Unleashed: Twitch Influencer, Kai Cenat’s Giveaway Gone Wrong
Kai Cenat's PlayStation 5 Giveaway Sparks Unprecedented Mayhem in Manhattan
In an unexpected turn of events, a seemingly harmless giveaway event turned into a chaotic scene in the heart of New York City. Twitch streamer and social media influencer, Kai Cenat, known for his video game streams and comedic content, found himself in the midst of a major police response after his PlayStation 5 giveaway sparked mayhem in Manhattan’s Union Square Park.
On the day of the event, Cenat, who boasts millions of followers on Twitch and YouTube, had announced on social media that he would be handing out 300 PlayStation 5 consoles. The announcement led to a crowd of approximately 2000 people converging at Union Square Park, anticipating the free devices. However, the situation quickly spiraled out of control, with people hurling fireworks, bottles, and toppling barricades. The crowd’s behavior led to a significant police response, with the New York Police Department deploying roughly 1000 officers to the scene.
Kai Cenat has been charged by the NYPD on multiple counts for inciting a riot pic.twitter.com/4DjniPUrqo
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) August 5, 2023
Multiple cars were pounded by fans at the Kai Cenat and Fanum meet and greet event in Union Square, NYC.
The Twitch/YouTube influencers had promised to give away PlayStations, gift cards, and other goods, but it turned into chaos as thousands of fans mobbed the area. pic.twitter.com/q1xHfiAAdm
— BoreCure (@CureBore) August 5, 2023
Kai Cenat helping one of his supporters that couldn’t breathe🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/YOeFwBpKNo
— Domain ➐ (@domainsdomain) August 5, 2023
The situation escalated to such an extent that subway trains were instructed to bypass the Union Square stop during the incident. The crowd was finally dispersed about an hour after Cenat was taken into police custody. The influencer now faces potential charges for inciting a riot and unlawful assembly.
The event, which was reportedly a collaboration with Bronx YouTube star Fanum, did not have the necessary permit, leading to further complications. NYPD Chief of Department, Jeffrey Maddrey, expressed his concern over the incident, stating that they had encountered similar situations before, but never to this level of dangerousness.
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In the aftermath of the event, the influencer’s actions have been widely criticized, with many questioning the lack of planning and safety measures for such a large-scale event. The incident serves as a stark reminder of social media personalities’ influence and the potential consequences when such influence is not managed responsibly.
kai cenat really got charged, that amp rico finna be different💔 pic.twitter.com/1cJcpUv9JS
— KJ 🪐 (@K0ll3X) August 5, 2023
NYPD says Kai Cenat will be charged with multiple counts after his attempted giveaway in NYC caused riots 😳 pic.twitter.com/wPwpctqfh6
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) August 5, 2023
In the wake of the incident, the question remains: How will this event shape the future of influencer-hosted events, and what measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of attendees? Only time will tell.
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