July 11, 2025 ā Twitch king Kai Cenat just took the heat to another level on Hot Ones, dropping bombshells about his role in shaping hip-hop cultureāand fans are eating it up like the showās spicy wings.
The streamer-turned-cultural force opened up to host Sean Evans about who heād sign if he ever launched his own record label. And letās just say, his top picks left the internet buzzing.
š„ A Boogie Tops Kaiās Dream Roster
When asked about his hypothetical label, Kai didnāt even flinch.
āI genuinely believe A Boogie is underrated,ā he said. āIf I had the opportunity to build around him, I think we could create something extraordinary. It might be a biased opinion since Iām from New York, but I truly feel that way.ā
The Bronx connection runs deep, and Kaiās passionate defense of A Boogieās artistry sent social media into a frenzy.
š Rising Star Nino Paid Gets a Major Cosign
Kai also gave flowers to Nino Paid, a newcomer gaining momentum thanks to Kaiās massive Twitch platform.
āNino has breakout potential. Heās someone the world needs to pay attention to right now.ā
Itās not the first time Kai has used his influence to amplify emerging talentāand it likely wonāt be the last.
š Why Lil Uzi Vert Made the Cut
Rounding out his top three, Kai named Lil Uzi Vertābut not just for the music.
āFor my third choice, Iād go with Uzi. Heās just a blast to be around. If he ever decided to stream, I have no doubt heād excel. Uzi has this incredible ability to adapt to any situation, and he brings such positive energy.ā
š„ Twitch, Hip-Hop & the Culture Shift
Cenat isnāt just talkingāheās actively bridging the gap between Twitch, hip-hop, and pop culture:
ā 30-Day Twitch Marathon: Kai and his AMP crew are currently in the middle of a 30-day streaming marathon, pulling millions of live viewers and dominating the conversation online.
ā Kevin Hart Mentorship: On Hot Ones, Kai also opened up about comedian Kevin Hart serving as a mentor, helping him navigate fameās pressures.
ā GOAT Debates: And yesāhe stirred even more Twitter discourse by declaring LeBron James the true NBA GOAT.
š¬ The Internet Reacts
Fans are already weighing in on Kaiās fantasy label:
š„ āKai signing A Boogie? Thatās NY royalty right there.ā
š„ āNino Paid getting this cosign is HUGE.ā
š„ āKai and Uzi together would break the internet, fr.ā
Final Takeaway
Whether or not Kai Cenat actually builds a record label, one thingās clear: heās already shaping hip-hop through his cultural influence.
Heās not just a streamerāheās a tastemaker, a talent amplifier, and a bridge between worlds.
Whatās Your Take?š
- Should Kai actually launch a record label?
- Would A Boogie, Uzi, and Nino Paid be the perfect first signees?
Drop your thoughts belowāand donāt forget to stay locked to The Pop Radar (TPR) for more exclusive celeb tea.