“What he do?!” — Streamer’s slip-up sparks viral moment and hip hop backlash.
Twitch superstar Kai Cenat just had a major “oops” moment at the 2025 BET Awards, accidentally putting rapper Wale in a seriously awkward spot — and the internet is still cringing.
The Handshake Heard Around Hip Hop
It all went down in a parking garage as Kai made his energetic entrance into the event. He bumped into Wale — and instead of recognizing the “Lotus Flower Bomb” rapper, Kai dapped him up like a random fan and kept it moving, casually asking about the Nintendo Switch Wale was holding.
???? “What game you got in there, broski?”
???? Even worse, Kai mispronounced Wale’s name as “Wally” and then turned to his videographer asking, “What he do?”
That question alone sent Twitch chat and Twitter/X into meltdown.
Wale Pulls Up to Clear the Air — But It Gets More Awkward
Later, while Kai was vibing with Snoop Dogg inside L.A.’s Peacock Theater, Wale circled back to let him know:
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“You made me look crazy to your chat, bro.”
Instead of apologizing or even acknowledging the misstep, Kai casually went back to talking to Snoop — doubling down on the dismissiveness and turning the moment into a full-on meme.
Internet Reactions: Brutal but Hilarious
While some viewers found the moment funny, others weren’t so forgiving:
???? “Kai not knowing who Wale is… Hip hop is really shifting.”
???? “Nah this is Wale’s villain origin story ????”
???? “Complex really had Kai Cenat Top 3 in Hip Hop Power Rankings?!”
The clip — now viral across Twitch, TikTok, and Twitter — reignited a convo about hip hop respect, generation gaps, and what happens when internet fame meets industry legacy.
Wale’s Star Has Dimmed, But Should He Be Disrespected?
Though Wale may not dominate charts like during his MMG (Maybach Music Group) days or his “No Hands” collab with Waka Flocka Flame, he’s still a respected lyricist with Platinum plaques and cultural influence. And many fans feel Kai should’ve known better.
Kai’s BET Night: Viral Moments & Another Controversy
The Wale incident wasn’t Kai’s only spotlight — he was front and center at the BET Awards, involved in live hosting, backstage content, and post-show commentary. But this blunder may become his most talked-about moment from the night.
???? TL;DR:
Kai Cenat mistook Wale for a random dude with a Switch. Internet went nuts. Wale confronted him. Kai kept vibing with Snoop. Now everyone’s asking: Has clout replaced culture?
