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Influencer Kai Cenat announced a giveaway in New York. Chaos ensued

People gather around and cheer for Kai Cenat during the meetup that eventually resulted in dozens of arrests and several injuries.

The influencer era has given us a direct view into the lives of the young, rich and famous. And it's given them huge sway over their millions of followers.

Who is he? Kai Cenat is an internet celebrity, with one of the highest follower and subscriber counts on the live-streaming platform Twitch (6.5 million followers, in case you were wondering) as well as several million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

  • Cenat, a 21-year-old Bronx native, is known for content geared towards younger people. He streams himself playing video games,

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