Twitch superstar Kai Cenat just graced the cover of Billboard magazine, reflecting on his meteoric rise, the impact of Twitch and YouTube culture, and his aspirations beyond streaming. The 23-year-old also weighed in on one of hip-hop’s biggest battles—Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake—declaring Lamar the clear winner.
Kai Cenat on Kendrick vs. Drake: “Kendrick Won That Battle”
Cenat, who has close ties to Drake, admitted that despite his friendship with the 6 God, he believes Kendrick Lamar came out on top.
“Kendrick won that battle. It was good. I loved every second of it. I was just appreciating the moment. Like, bro, we got bangers right now that’s dropping back to back and everybody’s talking about them. It was definitely fire.”
Lamar’s “Not Like Us” was widely hailed as the defining diss track of the feud, with many fans and critics concluding that the Compton MC had the upper hand over Drake.
The Influence of Twitch & YouTube on Music Battles
Cenat also touched on how the reaction community on Twitch and YouTube played a massive role in amplifying the Lamar vs. Drake beef. The instant feedback loop of live streams and viral reactions kept the battle at the forefront of pop culture.
With millions tuning in to live breakdowns and discussions, streamers like Kai Cenat helped shape the cultural conversation, proving just how much power digital creators have in music and entertainment today.
Breaking into Hollywood: Kevin Hart’s Mentorship & MrBeast’s Advice
Beyond streaming, Cenat has his sights set on Hollywood, revealing that comedy mogul Kevin Hart has been pushing him toward the big screen.
“I would love to be in movies and stuff; he definitely pushes me,” Cenat said. “He tries to connect me to the right people that direct and write movies and produce them.”
At the same time, YouTube giant MrBeast has urged him to dominate his current lane before making the jump.
“…[He] was like, ‘Why would you use something that you’re so good at to catapult you into another category? Just be completely dominant in the category that you’re in right now and just take over that.’ And I’m like, ‘Damn, he does make a good point.’”
Cenat’s Hollywood Dreams: Taking Control of His Future
While Cenat isn’t rushing into the movie industry, he’s determined to do it his way—even if it means taking a financial risk.
“I want to be able to, like, put it out to the world,” he said. “I’m going to take a hit financially. But like, I want to be able to put it out to the world and just see if a company will pick it up.”
With his massive online presence, Hollywood might come knocking sooner than later. Whether he’s streaming, reacting to hip-hop’s biggest moments, or stepping onto the big screen, Kai Cenat continues to prove he’s one of the most influential voices of his generation. ????????
