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Hours After Horrifying PlayStation Chaos Involving Kai Cenat, Curious Olivia Dunne Fans Drop Interesting Question

Published 08/05/2023, 10:57 AM EDT

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In a realm dominated by livestreams American YouTuber Kai Cenat shines bright. He secured the title of the most-subscribed Twitch streamer ever during a month-long ‘subathon’ in February 2023. However, the tides turned when chaos unfolded at Manhattan’s Union Square Park during an event he organized to distribute video game consoles, resulting in an estimated crowd of several thousand young people. 

The aftermath saw the social media star facing a charge of inciting a riot. Coincidentally, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne’s recent posts from New York triggered curiosity among her followers. As her fans watch her adventures unfold, they can’t help but wonder how her presence intersects with the riotous episode.

Olivia’s NYC video sparks curiosity amidst the chaos

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Amidst the vibrant streets of the Big Apple, Livvy takes her leisurely stroll today. The gymnastics icon keeps her ardent fans in the loop through captivating TikTok videos. One recent upload, a mere 6 hours old, has garnered a staggering 361 comments, 47 shares, 1450 saves, and an astounding 46.5k likes.

Playfully captioned, “I’m from Jerz but close enough #foryou #nyc”. She adds another layer of amusement by using a sound from TikToker. In the hilarious clip, Livvy, donning an elegant black ensemble with a Louis Vuitton bag, playfully lip-syncs, “It feels awesome” to the question, “What does it feel like to be an elitist New York piece of shit?” 

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A cameo in her comment section from YouTube royalty, Mr. Beast adds to the intrigue.  The businessman in the comments with a crying emoticon asked “Why is everyone in NYC right now?”

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Prompting further curiosity, fans mention the recent riot with Kai’s PC giveaway event. While Olivia may not have crossed paths with Cenat, the ongoing riots in the city remain a serious concern.

Kai Cenat’s viral event sparks NYC chaos

In a chaotic spectacle reported by New York Times, live streamers Mr. Cenat and Fanum had impromptu plans to distribute PlayStation 5 consoles at Union Square Park, drawing massive crowds with their YouTube and Twitch fame. Without a city permit, the event spiraled into an uncontrollable frenzy after going viral on social media.

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Hordes of young people swarmed the park and surrounding streets, disrupting traffic and businesses. The Union Square Greenmarket closed early, and subway trains bypassed the station. 

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The tumultuous episode, starting around 3 p.m. and concluding by 6 p.m., resulted in 65 arrests, including many juveniles, and injuries to both officers and attendees, along with damage to property. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey described the scene as “uncontrolled” and expressed concern for the numerous young people affected by the pandemonium. Meanwhile, amidst this chaos, the LSU gymnast’s presence in New York sparked curiosity among her fans about the unfolding incident.

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Gincy Abraham

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Gincy Abraham, an accomplished sports news writer at EssentiallySports, has a profound passion for surfing and a talent for covering the latest developments in sports. With expertise in Olympic news, Gincy captures the essence of the global sporting event. With a bachelor's degree in journalism and years of experience as a news reporter, Gincy is always in pursuit to deliver accurate content religiously.
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Brandon Gabriel