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FaZe Jason addresses death threats after viral Streamer Prom date
FaZe Clan member Jason 'Jasontheween' is speaking out after receiving harassment and death threats following his appearance at the Streamer Prom event with Sakura Shymko, the younger sister of streamer Kyedae. Held on June 18 in Houston and organized by Twitch streamer Funny Mike, the prom was inspired by Kai Cenat's Streamer University. Jason and Sakura quickly became one of the most talked-about pairs after a viral clip showed Sakura kissing Jason during the event. Following the clip's spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), online speculation began to circulate suggesting Sakura wasn't genuinely interested in Jason. This led to a wave of negativity and threatening messages directed at both creators. In a public post, Jason addressed the backlash: 'Sakura and I are fine. Please stop sending death threats and harassment, especially toward her. Our streams are for entertainment, but things can be misinterpreted.' Sakura and I are fine. Please stop sending death threats and harassment, especially toward her. Our streams are for entertainment, but things can be misinterpreted. Today didn't go as expected, but we're grateful for the support. Please be kind, we're all human. Thank you. — FaZe Jason (@jasontheween) June 19, 2025 He went on to thank fans for their support and urged kindness in the community. 'Please be kind, we're all human,' he added. Many fans rallied behind Jason and Sakura in the comments, condemning the threats. One user wrote, 'Death threats over a Twitch stream should result in a felony.' This incident follows a similar case in March when Valkyrae faced threats after a stream-sniping controversy. The growing trend highlights the increasing emotional intensity around parasocial relationships in the streaming world.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wale Confronts Kai Cenat After Streamer Doesn't Recognize Him At 2025 BET Awards
Kai Cenat, as usual, brought his beloved 'chat' along for his night out at the 2025 BET Awards, which included his awkward run-in with Wale, as the streamer didn't recognize the DMV-bred MC. Later that evening, the 'Blanco' rapper approached the streaming sensation for the likely unintended swipe. Cenat, 23, first crossed paths with the rapper born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, 40, in a parking garage servicing the Peacock Theater event, with Wale walking by playing a game on his Nintendo Switch when Cenat greeted him and asked what game he was playing. Wale then kept it pushing as Kai hopped into his vehicle, revealing to his chat that he had no idea who the gentleman was, as he was apparently just being friendly. After fans informed the streamer of who Wale was, he proceeded to mispronounce the rapper's stage name as 'Wally' (wah-lee). 'Wally, oh my god, that was somebody crazy, the whole chat knows him,' he told his crew, with one of his associates correcting Cenat's pronunciation. 'What he do?' Cenat asked, with his friend answering, 'Rap,' name dropping one of Wale's biggest hits, 'Lotus Flower Bomb,' hoping to jog Kai's memory to no avail. With Kai live-streaming the moment, it immediately went viral, resulting in Wale later approaching the Streamer University creator while he attempted to interview BET Awards Honoree Snoop Dogg. 'That sh*t making me look crazy now, just so you know,' the 'No Hands' spitter told Kai. 'That's making me look crazy, the exchange we had in the hallway. I mean, they running with it, but we'll talk later.' Check out the full interaction below. Some observers chopped it up to Kai simply being too young to know Wale's best work, with one fan offering via X, 'Kai is 23, Wale is 40 lmao. Can't be hurt that a mf don't know who you are. Everybody didn't grow up being a 'hip hop' fan.' Another fan wrote, 'Diced Pineapples came out when Kai was 11, he just might not know you g.' Others, however, don't accept that excuse, as Kai is well versed in artists of Wale's same class, such as Drake. 'Kai Cenat really just a jit cus you couldn't have grown up on Drake and J. Cole and not know who Wale was,' offered one observer, with another calling Kai's Hip-Hop credentials into question. 'I'm not the biggest Wale fan. However I do feel like 'How the hell you in this rap culture sh*t And you don't know who wale is at all' You uncultured as a mf lol.' Ironically, Wale's recent visit to The Joe Budden Podcast found him discussing the lack of Hip-Hop knowledge held by popular streamers within the culture. Check out the pod episode below. More from Claressa Shields Questions Angel Reese Winning BET Award Over Her: "I Just Thought Accolades Mattered" Rocsi Diaz, AJ Calloway Apologize For Their Absence During '106 & Park' Reunion At 2025 BET Awards Young Thug Flips The Bird At Stranger Seemingly Over Mariah The Scientist
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kai Cenat On Not Recognizing Wale At BET Awards: 'How Can You Blame Me? I'm Young!'
Streamer Kai Cenat has addressed the awkward moment where he ran into Wale at the 2025 BET Awards without recognizing the DMV rapper. Cenat took to his beloved chat Thursday (June 12) to address the moment, saying that he hopes Wale didn't take the snub to heart. 'I'mma go ahead and say to Wale, I hope he didn't take my interaction personal…how can you blame me from being who I am? You feel me? I'm young!' He then proceeded to play Wale single 'Lotus Flower Bomb' featuring Miguel, saying that he knows the song, but then questions what year it dropped, which is 2011. '2011? I was nine years old.' Many agreed that Cenat, 23, should be cut some slack for not recognizing the 'LoveHate Thing' artist, 40, with one fan commenting, 'It's just like my dad saying he doesn't know Olivia Rodrigo.. I won't even sweat about it.' Most fans, however, don't believe the Streamer University creator's age is an excuse, — if he claims to be a lover of Hip-Hop music and culture — as Wale has dropped several successful singles and albums since 2011. Others noted that Wale is in the same class as artists Kai does recognize, such as Kid Cudi and J. Cole, who are also in there early 40s. 'Biggie died when I was 9 and I know all his music.. kai you are uncultured, kid,' offered one critic, with another writing, 'When I was 9 I knew artists way before my time.' Another fan brought up the fact that Cenat welcomed Vybz Kartel to his chat following his 2024 prison release, and knew songs released by the Dancehall legend from the early 2000s, before he caught a murder charge in 2014. 'He don't know Wale ft Rihanna bad (2013), but he know Vybz Kartel songs like 'Clarks' came out 2011 from Jamaica, and don't know mainstream US artists that dropped round that time.' The original incident found Wale and Kai crossing paths at Tuesday's (June 10) BET Awards, where they dapped each other up, exchanged a quick greeting, and kept it moving. Kai then revealed to his chat that he had no idea who he was speaking to, pronouncing his name 'Wally.' Wale later confronted the streamer over the moment, telling him, 'That sh*t making me look crazy now, just so you know.' Check out the interaction below. More from Drake To Join Kai Cenat On Livestream And Host $300K Giveaway Deitrick Haddon Takes Issue With GloRilla Gospel Win, Kirk Franklin Tribute At BET Awards Claressa Shields Questions Angel Reese Winning BET Award Over Her: "I Just Thought Accolades Mattered"
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shreveport Fitness Day: Celebrity personal trainer Kory Phillips brings it home this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – If you've been wanting to achieve a celebrity look this summer without the celebrity budget, this weekend might be the perfect opportunity to get started for native and celebrity personal trainer Kory Phillips will be in town this weekend to host King's Weekend, a celebration of Shreveport's Fitness Day. Known for training celebrities like Kai Cenat, Halle Bailey and many others 'the king of fitness' hopes to always keep fitness here right at home. Kai Cenat goes from King to Headmaster with launch of Streamer University, Louisiana native joins him According to Phillips, the day officially started in 2019 when then Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins proclaimed June 8, Shreveport Fitness Day, after attending the successful Weight No More 5k campaign and another Father's Day 5k on the same day. The Weight No More 5K was a benefit race dedicated to combating obesity. Founded by Toya Wright, a businesswoman and TV personality, along with her now husband, Robert 'Red' Rushing. The event aimed to raise awareness and support for this important issue. Kory, who was the couple's trainer, played a role in the race's organization. As part of a nationwide tour, the race traveled to several cities across the United States, with the Shreveport event taking place at Southern Hills Park. Join Kory and his team at Lovely Bodies Fitness this weekend for a two-day event designed to bring the city back together once again! Event Schedule: Friday, June 6: Line Dancing with Bre at 7:15 p.m. CT Don your cowboy boots and get ready to dance! Saturday, June 7: King of Fitness Revenge Body Group Strength Training at 7 a.m. You can attend the event in person at 3940 Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport or join the 7 a.m. class live on Twitch. No registration is required, just come ready to sweat and have fun! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hypebeast
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Kai Cenat Teases 'Total Drama Island'-Inspired Streamer Reality Project
Summary Kai Cenatis once again pushing the boundaries of content creation, confirming that aTotal Drama Island-inspired project featuring his fellow streamers is on the way. Cenat revealed that this project will be a competitive, reality-show-style event, drawing inspiration from the beloved Canadian animated seriesTotal Drama Island, which itself parodiesSurvivor. He hinted that the event could be streamed 24/7, offering a constant feed of challenges and interactions among the participating streamers. Cenat told the chat that while details are still kept under wraps, he shares, 'One thing that I will confirm, I will be doing in the future is aTotal Drama Islandvibe with streamers. Now, we don't know when this is going to be but do know that I can confirm that… A lot of things are being talked about and I'm seeing it.' He also added, 'It's one of my favorite TV shows, cartoon. If you don't know what it is, that's cool.' At this time, it is unclear when the project will begin. Details like the exact launch date, location and specific participants remain scarce, but Cenat emphasized that this isn't a project that's 'around the corner,' as 'Streamer University' remains his 'baby.' However, he confirmed that 'a lot of things are being talked about,' building immense anticipation for this large-scale, immersive streamer competition. — ۟ (@rebootjays)June 4, 2025
