The Rise of RaKai: Twitch Streamer’s Tattoo Sparks Discussion

Twitch streamer RaKai, affectionately known as “2xRaKai,”has recently captured the fascination of social media users after revealing his inaugural tattoo. A prominent figure within the W/L streaming community, RaKai has made a name for himself through engaging “Just Chatting”and “IRL”livestreams. As a close friend of renowned streamer Kai Cenat, RaKai has recently transitioned into a house purchased by Cenat, joining fellow streamers such as Ray “rayasianboy,”Punga, and Tylil in this new chapter of his life.

RaKai Reveals His First Tattoo

On April 21, 2025, a captivating 55-second clip from his latest livestream went viral on X, showcasing his first tattoo—his mother’s name inked on his right arm. The 16-year-old streamer, visibly excited, expressed:

“Look at this. Nah, this is hard! Nah! This is hard, chat! I can’t even use my hand.”

The video generated an overwhelming reaction from fans, with a mixture of admiration and concern. Supportive followers praised RaKai’s choice, acknowledging the significance of honoring his mother with such a permanent tribute. Others, however, reflected on the potential impact this decision might have on younger viewers in the community.

“At 16? Man a lot of kids watching RaKai are gonna do the same thing😭,”X user @lxlvsh0t remarked.

“Instead of getting a girl’s name as his first tattoo like many young men, lil bro put his mama’s name 🔥 nah, you gotta respect the kid fr,”X user @royal_bobby24 commented.

“That’s so meaningful! What a cool way to honor his mom,”X user @TooCuteLuna wrote.

“Teenagers should not be able to get tattoos at all, wait till he’s of legal age! Y’all got young men raising the babies smh,”X user @_1jamie remarked.

“Bro is going to keep exploiting himself to make bad decisions 😭😭 I hope he has a good mentor somewhere,”X user @KeenanJWilliams stated.

RaKai Shares Emotional Moment with Mother

During the same livestream, RaKai took a moment to video call his mother, showing her the tattoo he dedicated to her. Her reaction was one of surprise and pride, as she said:

“That looks very nice. I love you. It means a lot. I got to spread the news to your grandmother and all of them. So, you know, surprised you got through it, though. Honestly, I didn’t think you were able to do it.”

Her heartfelt response highlighted the bond between mother and son, showcasing the tattoo’s significance.

Recent Controversy Surrounding RaKai

In addition to his tattoo revelation, RaKai recently found himself at the center of controversy after partnering with Tay “Lil Tay”for a series of Twitch livestreams. On April 10, 2025, Lil Tay accused RaKai of “humiliating and disrespecting”her during their collaboration.

Lil Tay expressed her disappointment, stating that she aimed for an enjoyable collaboration but felt she was instead “disrespected, made the butt of the joke,”and faced racial prejudices.

RaKai responded by showcasing his travel itinerary on his phone, asserting that he had covered Lil Tay’s flight expenses from Atlanta to Los Angeles and labeling her accusations as lies. During a subsequent IRL stream with Kai Cenat on April 13, RaKai faced joking remarks about Lil Tay potentially “suing”him, creating an atmosphere of lighthearted backlash amid the drama.

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