On April 8, 2025, during a live stream, popular content creator Kai Cenat received an unexpected text message from none other than superstar Rihanna. His astonished reaction involved tossing his chair aside, as he struggled to process the unbelievable moment. To celebrate, Kai delighted his viewers by playing Rihanna’s iconic song, Diamonds, dancing joyfully in front of his camera.
“Rihanna just texted me. What the f**k. What the f**k. RiRi. Ay, shoutout to RiRi, shoutout to ASAP f**king Rock man. Yo bro, what the f**k gang! (responds to subscriptions). How the f**k. Rihanna just texted me, gang.”
In a show of transparency, he shared his phone screen with the audience, revealing two messages from Rihanna herself. The first was a forwarded clip of Kai compassionately buying food for a child at a grocery store, followed by a heartwarming message from Rihanna that read:
“Kaaaaiii I love this!”
Kai Cenat: A Rising Star in Entertainment
Rihanna is just one of many celebrities who have engaged with Kai Cenat, solidifying his rising status in mainstream media. Known for his engaging celebrity streams and vibrant personality, Kai has become a sought-after figure, receiving invitations to high-profile events.
For instance, he made waves at the 2025 Grammys, attending alongside fellow streamer Imane “Pokimane.”There, he had memorable encounters, including conversations with music icons Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Kai recounted meeting Jay-Z, who greeted him with recognition and high regard:
“Jay-Z sees me automatically, bro. He says, ‘Big New York.’ I said, ‘Shoutout Brooklyn.’ He said, ‘I appreciate everything you do. And God bless you and your family.’ He really wanted me to meet one person, though.”
The interaction also extended to Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s daughter, who expressed her enthusiasm to meet Kai, sharing that he is one of her favorite streamers. Even the legendary Beyoncé herself praised him, remarking on his “beautiful energy.”
However, not all experiences have been smooth sailing for the content creator. Although he was thrilled to meet Kanye West at the event, a subsequent online disagreement between the two sparked some tension. Kanye was quoted saying:
“Kai, Kai Cenat? [inaudible] F**ck that ni**a, that ni**a corny!”
Additionally, Kai has been making appearances at other major events, including the Super Bowl and the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble. His rising popularity even caught the attention of Warner Bros., who approached him for assistance with an upcoming Arkham gaming marathon stream.
Collaboration has been central to Kai’s success; he partnered with Kim Kardashian to promote his Mafiathon 2 stream, which featured an impressive lineup of celebrities including Chris Brown, Serena Williams, and Snoop Dogg.
In more troubling news, Kai recently faced a significant challenge when he became a victim of hacking, losing access to both his Twitch and YouTube channels. He has since filed a police report and is taking steps toward legal action.