Streamer University, this Louisiana native will join Twitch star Kai Cenat's first ever training
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – 'The King of Twitch' Kai Cenat is taking on a new title of 'Headmaster' this weekend, as his wildly anticipated Streamer University has kicked off, and the internet just can't get enough.
Through a whimsical and humorous Harry Potter-themed announcement, viral sensation Kai Cenat announced earlier this month that he was accepting students and professors for his latest project, Streamer University. A three-day program created to allow up-and-coming streamers to showcase their personality and talents on a big platform, with direct connection to professors who can help them grow their fan base.
Millions of applications flooded in for professors and students, but only 150 made the cut.
Now, class is in session and this Louisiana native is holding the chalk. Taking over his own classroom is Kory Phillips, most known for his social media name, iamthekingoffitness, will join the program as a professor.In an interview with VoyageATL, the 'revenge body expert' stated that he is originally from Shreveport, where he owns the local gym 'Lovely Bodies Health & Fitness'.
Phillips has transformed the bodies of celebrities, from Halle Bailey, who starred as Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid, to content king Kai Cenat himself.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he is the CEO of Shake Sum Cafe and Lovely Bodies Health & Fitness, which includes three gym locations in Shreveport, LA, Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX, as well as 12 Shake Sum locations.
As a professor Kory will join the likes of Duke Dennis, India Love, DDG, Funny Marco and 14 other social media giants.
Kai Cenat, has accumulated over 17 million followers since taking over the Twitch platform and was officially named most subbed account back in 2023.The social media crash course will be held at the University of Akron campus in Akron, Ohio, running from May 22 to May 25. It aims to increase the visibility and reach of both attendees and professors.
You can watch now on the Streamer University page on twitch.
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