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Kai Cenat Picks a Winner in Kendrick vs. Drake Beef

The streamer weighed in and said he "loved every second" of the battle.

Maddie Gee

Kai Cenat has solidified his place as one of the most popular streamers today. Known for his infectious energy and unfiltered rants, he has not only attracted a loyal fanbase but also other respected figures to join him live. His guest list has been stacked so far, with Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, and more taking turns sitting in his questionably unsteady desk chair. 

In an interview with Billboard, Cenat shared his come-up story and how he got to his current position. 

Before he started posting on YouTube in 2019, Cenat and his family moved to Georgia and faced struggles like living in a homeless shelter while his mom worked multiple jobs to try and improve their circumstances.

Eventually, everyone returned to New York, and Cenat enrolled at SUNY Morrisville to study business administration. He started posting skits and “Try Not to Laugh Challenges” in his dorm room before eventually connecting with fellow creator Fanum, who invited him to join the AMP (Any Means Possible) collective. From there, Cenat became not just a superstar in streaming but also a voice in the culture that people make sure to listen to. 

 

Kai weighs in on Drake vs. Kendrick beef

When it came to the beef between Drake and Kendrick, Cenat said the weekend that they posted songs “Back to Back” was “the most fun experience I’ve had” (despite the current drama of Cenat being named in Drake’s UMG lawsuit). 

Nevertheless, he knows who he thinks is the true winner. 

“I’m cool with Drake … So people would expect me to be on Drake’s side. But I’m not going to lie … Kendrick won that battle. It was good. I loved every second of it. I was just appreciating the moment. Like, bro, we got bangers right now that’s dropping back to back and everybody’s talking about them. It was definitely fire,” Cenat said. 

Fans had their fingers crossed that Cenat and Kendrick Lamar might be linking up. During a recent stream, Cenat teased that “some crazy shit happening Monday … I’ma just say … turn your TV on. That’s all I’ma say. If y’all can put two and two together, if y’all don’t y’all don’t, if y’all do y’all do.” 

It turns out that Cenat literally meant he was going to be on TV — he made a special appearance during WWE Monday Night Raw on January 27

Disappointed fans can still look forward to the streamer potentially linking up with Ye in Japan. With his Super Bowl performance approaching, maybe K. Dot will also stop by Cenat’s crib.