Kai Cenat has addressed the chaotic incident that occurred during his New York City giveaway event, which resulted in his arrest. The Twitch streamer shared his thoughts during a livestream, expressing his astonishment and disappointment at how the situation unfolded. He mentioned that being from New York, he had a strong desire to give back to the community that played a significant role in his journey. Despite his intentions, Cenat acknowledged his disappointment over the events that transpired during the giveaway event.
The giveaway event organized by Cenat drew a massive crowd that led to a chaotic situation. Although such an event would usually require permits and coordination with law enforcement, the announcement caused a significant turnout of thousands of people. The situation escalated into a riot, prompting the NYPD to activate a “Level 4” response and deploy approximately 1,000 officers to manage the crowd and restore order. The unexpected scale of the gathering and the resulting chaos were major factors in the incident.
Kai Cenat was arrested following the chaotic events of the New York City giveaway and is now facing charges of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. After his arrest, he was released from custody. In a subsequent Twitch stream, Cenat mentioned that he plans to take some time to relax due to his legal situation. His initial court appearance is scheduled for August 16, where further developments in his case will likely take place.