Did Kai Cenat Retire?

Kai Carlo Cenat III (born December 16, 2001) is an American online streamer, YouTuber, and internet personality who has become the most influential figure in streaming culture. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to parents from Trinidad and Haiti, Cenat began creating content on YouTube in 2018 before transitioning to Twitch in 2021. He is a member of the AMP (Any Means Possible) collective and is known for coining viral internet slang including "rizz," "gyatt," and "Fanum tax." Cenat has achieved unprecedented success in streaming, becoming the first Twitch streamer to reach 1 million active subscribers during his Mafiathon 3 subathon in September 2025. His content features high-energy gaming, celebrity guests, and collaborative streams. Beyond streaming, Cenat has partnered with Nike, appeared in films, and launched philanthropic initiatives including building a school in Nigeria. Despite recent controversies including a chaotic Union Square event, Cenat remains one of the most popular and influential content creators globally.