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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kai Cenat declines offers from Amazon Prime, Netflix to bring Streamer University to their platforms: Here's why
In a world where billion-dollar streaming giants often dictate the rules, Twitch star Kai Cenat is choosing to blaze his own trail. The 23-year-old creator recently shared that he declined offers from major platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Tubi, opting instead to launch his new project, Streamer University, on his own terms. Also Read: Who is Joseph Neumayer? FBI arrests US-German Citizen for plotting attack on US Embassy in Tel Aviv, threatening Trump During a live stream session on Instagram, he turned down the streaming giants for bringing his innovative project to their platforms. He cited the reason to refuse as, 'They wanted to turn this into a polished show. But this isn't reality TV. It's real life, real people, and real learning.' The streamer opted to self-fund and kickstart his project with AMP (Any Means Possible) collectives and collaborators, including Fanum and Duke Dennis, to produce the program. Just days after launch, Streamer University was trending across Twitter (X), TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, racking up millions of views and inspiring a surge of user-generated content. The buzz even caught the attention of universities and youth groups globally, eager to engage with digital-first audiences similarly, as reported by Innovation Village. Also Read: Little River shooting: At least 11 people rushed to hospital; what we know so far Launched in May 2025, Streamer University is a groundbreaking bootcamp aimed at mentoring up-and-coming streamers and content creators. Hosted at the University of Akron from May 22–25, the all-expenses-paid weekend brought together 120 in-person participants, with thousands more joining virtually. The program focused on teaching real-world skills, creator etiquette, and how to build strong online communities. The courses at Streamer University include Internet Beef 101, Defense Against Hating, and even cooking classes. The program offered a culturally relevant, hands-on experience that mixed education with entertainment. Guest instructors included popular creators like DDG, India Love, ImDontai, and Ojay Suave.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kai Cenat launches Streamer University live from Akron campus, reveals lineup of professors on Twitch
Twitch sensation Kai Cenat has officially launched his latest project, Streamer University, with a live event streamed directly from the University of Akron campus. The online event, hosted on Twitch, kicked off on May 22 and continues to generate high engagement across the platform. Streamer University is a weekend-long bootcamp aimed at aspiring content creators. It offers a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, with 120 invited participants living and learning at the University of Akron. Viewers can access the sessions live under the 'Streamer University' category on Twitch. The initiative features internet personalities acting as 'professors' across various creative disciplines. The list includes: India Love - Love & Relationship ImDontai - Defense against Hating DDG - Internet Beef 101 cookingwithkya - Culinary Chrisnxtdoor Agent 00 iamthekingoffitness ImDontal Markus King Duke Dennis Cindy Gallop Extra Emily Preacherquis AimHigh Kaysan Zlas and Blou Ojay Suave - Guidance Counselor Funny Marco BenDaDonn The event's opening stream, titled 'Orientation/Move-In Day', amassed over 10 million views, showcasing Cenat's continued dominance on the platform as the third most-followed Twitch streamer. Throughout the weekend, Cenat makes appearances on student streams, engaging directly with participants and moderating conflicts—real or staged—between attendees. Cenat is also set to livestream the upcoming American Music Awards directly from Twitch, becoming the first streamer to legally broadcast the ceremony live.
