Yesterday, an unfortunate incident occurred during a PlayStation 5 giveaway event in New York City. Kai Cenat, a popular streamer known for his positive presence on social media, was arrested amidst the harmless giveback event that had drawn a massive crowd of enthusiastic fans.
As reported by BBC News this morning, the New York City Police Department plans to charge Cenat with several counts, including inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. According to the NYPD, the event had no permit, prompting them to declare it a “Level 4” mobilization, with around 1,000 officers deployed to manage the situation.
Currently, Cenat is out of custody and awaiting updates on the charges he is facing in the upcoming weeks.
Following the arrest, several rappers took to social media to support Cenat. NLE Choppa expressed his frustration, pointing out the disparities in how certain situations are handled, particularly for successful Black individuals giving back to their communities. He emphasized the importance of considering the intentions behind the actions and praised Cenat for wanting to help, inspire, and spread love.
While the incident is unfortunate, it has sparked discussions about the challenges faced by individuals trying to make a positive impact and give back to their communities. Many are rallying in support of Cenat and highlighting the need for understanding and compassion in such situations.
How you lock Kai up for giving back to his fans….New York be trippin!!!
— OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) August 5, 2023
Offset took to social media and expressed his disbelief at Kai Cenat’s arrest, questioning how someone could be locked up for giving back to their fans. He criticized New York for its actions, implying that they might be overreacting.
DDG, another personality on social media, also shared his support, tweeting “Free them AMP boys,” referring to Cenat’s team.
As of now, Cenat’s team has not issued any comments following the arrest. The situation has garnered attention and sympathy from other well-known figures on social media, bringing the issue into the spotlight.
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's 'giveaway' sparks chaos in Manhattan https://t.co/fgzP3qeYNS
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 4, 2023
The incident was quite eventful, unfolding between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., involving a total of 65 arrests, with a significant number of them being juveniles. Unfortunately, it led to injuries among officers and some individuals in the crowd. Additionally, there was damage to food carts, police vehicles, and stores, as reported by officials.
The event was a joint effort with the famous YouTuber Fanum, representing the collaboration within the AMP streaming group.
