Kai Cenat

Kai Carlo Cenat III ( KY sə-NAT; born December 16, 2001) is an American online streamer, YouTuber, and internet personality who specializes in comedic live streams and videos. As of 2025, he is the most-subscribed Twitch streamer in the world, as well as the most-followed Twitch streamer with 20 million followers. He is a member of the streamer collective Any Means Possible (AMP). Regarded as one of the most popular online streamers in the world, he is known for popularizing several viral phrases like Rizz, Fanum tax, and Gyatt. Cenat has achieved significant milestones in the streaming community, notably becoming the first Twitch streamer to surpass 500,000 subscribers during his "Mafiathon 2" subathon in November 2024, and repeating the feat with 1,000,000 subscribers during his "Mafiathon 3" subathon in September 2025.

Infobox

Born

Kai Carlo Cenat III (2001-12-16) December 16, 2001 New York City, U .

Education

Frederick Douglass Academy SUNY Morrisville (dropped out)

Occupations

Twitch streamer YouTuber rapper

Years active

2018–present

Known for

Twitch Celebrity guests Viral phrases AMP Mafiathon

Channel

kaicenat

Genres

Comedy lifestyle

Game

GTA Online

Followers

20 million

Channels

Kai Cenat kai’s Mind

Subscribers

7 million

Views

426 million

Tables

Awards and nominations for Cenat · Awards and nominations

2022

12th Streamy Awards

Role(s)

Streamer of the Year

Notes

—N/a

Breakout Streamer

Role(s)

Nominated

The Streamer Awards

Role(s)

Streamer of the Year

Notes

Won

2023

The Esports Awards

Role(s)

Nominated

13th Streamy Awards

Role(s)

Won

Just Chatting

Role(s)

Won

The Streamer Awards

Role(s)

Streamer of the Year

Notes

Won

Best Just Chatting Streamer

Role(s)

Won

Best Streamed Event

Role(s)

7 Days In

Notes

Nominated

2024

Kids' Choice Awards

Role(s)

Favorite Gamer

Notes

—N/a

The Streamer Awards

Role(s)

Best Streamed Collab

Notes

Sleepover Stream with Kevin Hart & Druski

Best Marathon Stream

Role(s)

Mafiathon 2

Notes

Won

Best Just Chatting Streamer

Role(s)

—N/a

Notes

Won

Gamer of the Year

Role(s)

Nominated

Streamer of the Year

Role(s)

Nominated

2025

Kids' Choice Awards

Role(s)

Favorite Gamer

Notes

Nominated

The Streamer Awards

Role(s)

Streamer of the Year

Notes

Nominated

Best Just Chatting Streamer

Role(s)

Won

Best Streamed Event

Role(s)

Streamer University

Notes

Won

Best Marathon Stream

Role(s)

Mafiathon 3

Notes

Won

Best Streamed Collab

Role(s)

Kai Cenat & LeBron James

Notes

Won

The Game Awards

Role(s)

Content Creator of the Year

Year	Ceremony	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2022	12th Streamy Awards	Streamer of the Year	—N/a	Won
	12th Streamy Awards	Breakout Streamer		Nominated
	The Streamer Awards	Streamer of the Year		Won
2023	The Esports Awards			Nominated
	13th Streamy Awards			Won
	13th Streamy Awards	Just Chatting		Won
	The Streamer Awards	Streamer of the Year		Won
		Best Just Chatting Streamer		Won
		Best Streamed Event	7 Days In	Nominated
2024	Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Gamer	—N/a	Won
	The Streamer Awards	Best Streamed Collab	Sleepover Stream with Kevin Hart & Druski	Won
		Best Marathon Stream	Mafiathon 2	Won
		Best Just Chatting Streamer	—N/a	Won
		Gamer of the Year		Nominated
		Streamer of the Year		Nominated
2025	Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Gamer		Nominated
	The Streamer Awards	Streamer of the Year		Nominated
		Best Just Chatting Streamer		Won
		Best Streamed Event	Streamer University	Won
		Best Marathon Stream	Mafiathon 3	Won
		Best Streamed Collab	Kai Cenat & LeBron James	Won
	The Game Awards	Content Creator of the Year		Nominated

· Awards and nominations › Listicles

Forbes

Publisher

Forbes

Year

2023

Listicle

Top Creators

Result

44th

2024

Publisher

2024

Year

24th

Rolling Stone

Publisher

Rolling Stone

Year

2023

Listicle

20 Most Influential Creators

Result

—N/a

2024

Publisher

2024

Year

25 Most Influential Creators

Listicle

1st

2025

Publisher

2025

Year

4th

Publisher	Year	Listicle	Result	Ref.
Forbes	2023	Top Creators	44th
Forbes	2024	Top Creators	24th
Rolling Stone	2023	20 Most Influential Creators	—N/a
	2024	25 Most Influential Creators	1st
	2025	25 Most Influential Creators	4th

List of singles · Discography › Singles

Title	Year	Certifications	Album
"Bustdown Rollie Avalanche" (featuring NLE Choppa)	2022	RIAA: Gold	Non-album singles
"Dogs" (with IShowSpeed)	2023		Non-album singles

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists · Discography › Guest appearances

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"The End of the Road Begins – Intro"	2023	—N/a	Fast X (Official Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"Truth in the Lies"	2025	Central Cee, Lil Durk	Can't Rush Greatness

· Filmography › Film

2023

Good Burger 2

Role(s)

Disgruntled customer

Notes

Guest appearance

Global Pursuit

Role(s)

Miller

Notes

Short film

2026

Scary Movie

Role(s)

TBA

Notes

Post-production

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2023	Good Burger 2	Disgruntled customer	Guest appearance
2023	Global Pursuit	Miller	Short film
2026	Scary Movie	TBA	Post-production