Since June 2020, the Black Music Action Coalition, or BMAC, has alchemized moments of tragedy and controversy into opportunities to improve the material conditions of artists and their communities, distributing a reported $4 million in direct relief. One of their latest efforts includes a newly launched guaranteed income and support …
Read More »Drake and PartyNextDoor Drop 19 Crowdsourced Videos for 'Somebody Loves Me'
Drake has revealed 19 music videos for the $ome $exy $ongs 4 U single “Somebody Loves Me” with PartyNextDoor. Drake and PartyNextDoor, alongside streamer Kai Cenat, a frequent Drake collaborator,held a contest in May that called on aspiring directors to submit music video treatments for the song, promising 20 finalists …
Read More »Meet AMP, the Brat Pack of the Streamer Era
M y For You Page is coming to life. I’m in the back of the content creator collective AMP’s official RV, shuttling through the outskirts of Atlanta on our way to the studio. Like in the clips that inundate my feeds, each member brings a specific vibe: Duke Dennis possesses …
Read More »Latto, Quavo, Sexyy Red to Appear in Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed's Pre-Super Bowl Livestream
The budding bromance between Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed is about to become a friendly rivalry. Ahead of this weekend’s big game, the streaming duo is leading a celebrity-filled roster for the Super Bowl LIX Flag Football Game, streaming live exclusively on YouTube. Taking place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9:00 …
Read More »Travis Barker Wakes Up Kai Cenat With a 13-Minute Solo Drum Performance
Travis Barker delivered a 13-minute, uninterrupted solo drum performance — that included a pair of classic Blink-182 songs — on Kai Cenat’s marathon Twitch stream. For the past month, Cenat’s been doing his non-stop “Mafiathon 2” stream, trying to break the record for most paid Twitch subscribers (with some of …
Read More »Ironmouse Is Twitch's Top Streamer, But She Doesn't Know Why You're Watching
When you think of a world-famous Twitch streamer, there’s likely to be a couple of obvious details. They’re probably playing video games in a bedroom or living space filled with neat props and toys. Maybe they’re roaming the streets or at IRL events, speaking to fans or pulling pranks. But …
Read More »Kevin Hart Quotes Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' in Kai Cenat-Hosted Freestyle
Call him Kevin Hart aka Chocolate Droppa aka DRC. The comedian-turned-rap star made a surprise appearance at the end of the Kai Cenat-hosted freestyle rap video, which starred Kai’s creator friends. The video — which featured Fanum, Duke, Agent, and Davis — panned to Hart walking dramatically toward the rap …
Read More »Prosecutors Drop Kai Cenat NYC Riot Charges in Exchange for Snapchat Apology and Damages
In August 2023, popular online streamer Kai Cenat was charged with two counts of inciting a riot after a giveaway that he hosted in New York City’s Union Square descended into chaos, resulting in damages and safety concerns. Prosecutors have since decided to drop the charges against the 22-year-old in …
Read More »Kai Cenat, Twitch, and 'Rizz': How the Rap Internet Ruled 2023
What language do teenagers speak? Parents, as always, seem to be at a loss. Last month, The New York Times published a helpful guide to the slang terms growing in popularity online. Words like “sigma” (a stoic guy), “gyat” (a nice butt), and “rizz,” (basically “charisma”) topped the list, and …
Read More »Kai Cenat Breaks Silence on Chaotic NYC Giveaway: 'I'm Beyond Disappointed'
Kai Cenat, the popular streamer whose giveaway in New York City devolved into a chaotic situation last Friday, took to Twitch Wednesday to discuss the situation for the first time. In a livestream titled “First Stream After New York,” Cenat first acknowledged the bigger-than-usual audience on his stream, noting “the …
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