5 Most-Watched Channels from Kai Cenat's Streamer University
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On Memorial Day Weekend 2025, the University of Akron became the epicenter of the internet galaxy, thanks to Streamer University, a revolutionary game of development dreamed up by Twitch legend Kai Cenat.
This four-day, May 22–25, digital bootcamp was an equal parts reality television show, online university, and influencer summit. With over 120 featured creators and 17 online streaming 'professors' delivering a packed itinerary of classes in the one-of-a-kind, one and only streaming curriculum, the event didn't just innovate, it redefined possibility, shattering all records.
Here's a deeper dive to understand the creative approaches and bold execution that powered the 5 most-watched channels, at Streamer University.
1. DDG – The Cinematic Showman
With a staggering 3.57 million unique viewers, DDG didn't just co-stream, he co-created. From rivalry-fueled drama to impromptu house parties, DDG's flow was more reality television than esports. His most recent album Blame the Chat gave fans another reason to keep their eyes glued, and continually changing headlines of a very public and bizarre personal life added an unintentional sense of drama. Less than half the audience in 2016 in the same time frame weren't simply watching a stream, they were tracking a narrative.
Streamer University Best Moments!
2. Ray – The International Wildcard
Clocking in at 1.73 million views, Twitch-transplant Ray proved to one and all yet again why this Taiwan-native has become a valued cornerstone of Kai Cenat's massive content empire. From day one, ever since his serendipitous first encounter with Cenat in that now-famous 2023 Japan meeting, Ray has rolled with the punches. His 71-hour streaming marathon was peppered with dozens of celebrity skits. Ray's talent for combining AMP's cultural freakiness with his avant-garde global viewpoints gave fans a supremely fresh and side-splittingly insane experience.
3. Kai Cenat – The Dean Behind the Dream
With a modest 5 hour 35 minutes of streaming time, Kai Cenat still managed to finish third most viewed. That's the bug's power. As the visionary and self-appointed 'Dean' of the weekend, Cenat wasn't just there—he was everywhere. From classroom visit drop-ins to private birthday party cameos, his impact streamed through almost every stream. His scant personal airtime highlights his gravitational pull in the streaming universe.
Viewers tuned in because it was his school. Kai's legacy of viral Mafiathons and high-wattage celebrity collabs only heightened the hype and the gravity of the event.
4. Rakai – The Wild Card of Campus
Rakai isn't new to pot stirring, and with 1.46 million views, he definitely didn't miss a beat. Crowned 'Worst Behavior' at the closing ceremony, Rakai carried his rebellious charm and high-energy antics all the way through the 45 streamed hours.
Streamer University Award Ceremony!
5. Wendy Ortiz – The Sensation
With 1.35 million views, Wendy Ortiz showed us all that realness and magic are the gold bricks of the streaming world.
She went nearly 50 hours deep live with the grab the mic standout moments almost always paired with her sister Evelyn, making them the weekend's most iconic sibling duo. Her deep roots in the social media landscape, paired with her personal experience as a new mom, made her content relatable and engaging.
Streamer University was more than just a competition for the most hours logged or views accrued. It was a celebration, a proving ground, and a testament to how online content can reflect, lampoon, and elevate real-world institutions. Yet, Kai Cenat didn't simply construct a half billion dollar event, he established a blueprint for this new breed of digital intellectualism.
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