Kai Cenat Interrupts AMAs Livestream Hijack Praising Kanye West

During the 2025 American Music Awards, popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat was live streaming when a fan interrupted his broadcast to express support for controversial rapper Kanye West, praising West's outspoken nature and invoking free speech. Cenat, who has a massive following across platforms, quickly shut down the unsolicited tribute, emphasizing his desire to protect his energy and maintain control over his stream. The incident highlighted the challenges live streamers face in moderating real-time interactions, especially when individuals attempt to use their platforms for personal advocacy. Kanye West has remained a divisive figure due to recent controversies, including anti-Semitic remarks and provocative public statements, prompting mixed reactions from audiences. Separately, in April 2025, Cenat's Twitch account was temporarily banned following a hacking incident that led to altered profile details and wiped content, but the ban was lifted shortly after as a security measure. Fans were relieved by his account's reinstatement and eagerly welcomed his return to content creation.