10 Moments from Kai Cenat's Streamer University That Caused Major Community Backlash
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Kai Cenat's Streamer University was a vision of a revolutionary leap in democratizing content creation—a four-day campus retreat in Akron, Ohio, gathering up and coming streamers and internet titans.
It had 17 professors, 120 students, and an audacious curriculum that mixed entertainment, business, and it was almost guaranteed to become a beacon in the influencer universe. Instead, it turned into a lightning rod for controversy. Below are 10 events that stoked the flames.
1. Favoritism in Student Selection
Even though SU marketed the program as a platform for "undiscovered talent," numerous students selected by SU were already celebrity minors within Cenat's universe.
His critics accused him of nepotism, citing the likes of Rakai (referred to as Cenat's "son") and Young Dabo. The selection process seemed more like a PR stunt than a fair-opportunity platform.
Streamer University Award Ceremony!
2. The Viral Rejection Call
One of the most widely discussed clips was Young Dabo being prank-called during a haircut, where a fake SU representative informed him he was being expelled for being "ugly as sh**." Though meant as humor, the clip came under fire for condoning bullying in the name of content.
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Zoe Spencer, a Twitch streamer who was SU rejected, cried on a livestream claiming discrimination. Her rejection, she claimed, was a personal one and not based on her streaming experience. She succeeded in appealing to the hearts of fans and creating a broader conversation about gatekeeping within the content creation space.
4. SoLLUMINATI vs. Zoe Spencer Feud
YouTuber SoLLUMINATI fanned tensions anew by publicly accusing Zoe of rejection and emasculating male streamers.
Zoe's counterevent, which was littered with personal insults and slurs, fueled the controversy and branded SU as a drama factory and not a place of mentorship.
Streamer University First Day Orientiation!
5. S*x Education as Curriculum
Cenat's addition of "s*x education" as a course made people raise an eyebrow. Critics didn't know if it was to be treated as a joke or a genuine push towards progressive education. Either way, most believed it crossed the line between edutainment and sensationalism.
6. Ridiculous Application Questions
Applications needed responses to ridiculous queries such as "Can you bite your elbow?"—making the process a circus. Many would-be creators felt demeaned by the nonchalance of the enrollment process.
7. Scamming Allegations
A few online critics called SU a "scam," thinking the program was more about Cenat building his brand rather than nurturing new talent. But Cenat made it clear that none has to pay.
Reviewing Every Streamer University Application!
8. Public Meltdown on Stream
Amid growing criticism, Cenat vented on Twitch: 'I'm never doing this sh** again.'
His frustration has created backlash in the community.
9. Gatekeeping by AMP Members
Because many SU professors used to be part of Cenat's AMP collective, fans are targeting this issue to create backlash as well.
10. Suddenly Cancelled Upcoming Courses
Cenat announced after the scandal that SU would not return due to financial struggles and criticism. To many, it represented the uphill battle of trying to create something new in a community that is quick to criticize but slow to believe.
Kai Cenat's Streamer University is Terrible
Streamer University was a high-concept project with commendable goals but imperfect execution. In attempting to combine entertainment and mentorship, Kai Cenat revealed both the potential and profound fault lines in the creator economy. Whether SU comes back or not, its conversation starter regarding access, accountability, and authenticity in online spaces has only just begun.
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