Amidst New York Riots, Kai Cenat Came to the Rescue of a Distressed Supporter Who Couldn’t Breath During the PlayStation 5 Meetup

Published 08/05/2023, 8:21 AM EDT

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In the most unexpected turn of events, Kai Cenat had a chaotic New York Friday. The fan giveaway meetup he organized at Union Square Park resulted in a crowd of thousands turning chaotic. Following this, the streamer was arrested for the alleged incitement of a riot. While plenty of horrifying visuals surface on the internet, a video of the entertainer rescuing a struggling fan has drawn attention. 

The first half of 2023 had been great for the entertainer. The American streamer has stood out in the streaming rivalry in terms of numbers, surpassing giant names like HasanAbi and NICKMERCS. Kai Cenat has claimed the throne of the most-watched streamer. When the creator announced a giveaway meetup in his hometown, fans had speculated a massive turnout. Well, it turns out ‘massive’ was a huge understatement. Amidst the crowd struggle, a fan was seen breaking down in front of the streamer as she gasped for breath. 

“I just wanted to see you”: fan breaks down as Kai Cenat reaches down to help 

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In the viral video, we can see the streamer interacting with a distressed fan. The fan can be heard gasping for breath as she struggled to express herself in front of Kai Cenat. As the latter tried to reassure the woman, she kept on repeating, “I just wanted to see you, I just wanted to see you.”

The latter, as can be seen, tried his best to comfort the distressed fan. He kept talking until she caught her breath. “C’mon Breathe, I know. I love you. Breathe”, the stranger quotes as he helps the supporter”, the Twitch icon reassured.

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It all started when the man announced his homecoming back to New York in style. Through his Instagram story, he informed his followers of a massive giveaway meetup at Union Square Park, New York. Cenat promised to give away gadgets like PlayStation 5, PCs, and gift cards.

Although the fan excitement and thrill were short-lived, the crowd figures only went on to increase exponentially after 3 PM. According to the reports, more than 65 arrests were made by 6 PM. The popular streamer was also charged with inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. 

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We at ES pray for everyone’s safety and wish a speedy recovery to everyone injured during the unfortunate incident. Hopefully, the community will be able to recuperate and move on from this nightmare of a Friday soon. 

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar

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Vaibhav is a dynamic esports writer with a passion for writing and a knack for storytelling. With an impressive seven-year background in theatre, he brings a unique perspective to his work, infusing it with creativity and flair. When not engrossed in writing, Vaibhav can be found exploring the world of cinema.
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