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Kai Cenat

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Real Name

Kai Carlo Cenat III

Age

Birthday

December 16, 2001

Location

New York City, U.S.

Started streaming

2018 · 8 years ago

Language(s)

English

Estimated net worth

$20M+

Live status

Offline

Last streamed: Just Chatting

Content focus

Kai Cenat is currently focused on Just Chatting with regular drops in the categories below.

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Live profile link

https://streamerprofiles.com/kai-cenat

Bio

The Origin Story

Kai Cenat began his content creation journey on YouTube in 2018, primarily focusing on high-energy comedy sketches, pranks, and vlogs based in New York. His early style was defined by a raw, relatable energy that quickly resonated with a younger demographic, eventually leading him to join the content collective Any Means Possible (AMP) in 2020. This transition from solo creator to group member provided a massive platform for his personality to shine, setting the stage for his move to live streaming.

Rise to Fame

After moving to Twitch in 2021, Kai's popularity exploded through a combination of consistent variety gaming and celebrity collaborations. He pioneered the 'Mafiathon' subathon format, a month-long 24/7 streaming event that shattered multiple platform records and featured guests like Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, and Kevin Hart. By late 2024, he became the first streamer to surpass 500,000 active subscribers, a feat he doubled during Mafiathon 3 in 2025, reaching over 1.1 million subscribers and securing his spot as the undisputed king of Twitch.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, Kai Cenat is more than just a streamer; he is a cultural icon whose influence extends into mainstream music, fashion, and language, popularizing viral terms like 'rizz' and 'Fanum tax.' His brand is built on a 'hustle' mentality and community-first events like Streamer University, which bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and digital creators. As the most-followed personality on Twitch in 2026, he continues to redefine the possibilities of live media through innovative IRL broadcasts and massive production-scale events.

Career milestones

2021

Twitch Debut

Kai transitioned from YouTube sketches to full-time live streaming on Twitch.
2022

Streamer of the Year

Won his first 'Streamer of the Year' award at the 12th Streamy Awards.
2023

First Mafiathon Record

Became the most-subscribed Twitch streamer at the time with 306,621 subs.
2024

Mafiathon 2 Success

Became the first creator to hit 500,000 active Twitch subscribers.
2025

The Million Sub Milestone

Shattered all records by reaching 1.1 million active subscribers during Mafiathon 3.