Kai Carlo Cenat III (born December 16, 2001) is an influential American digital creator, streamer, and internet personality. Widely recognized as one of the most significant figures in the modern streaming era, Cenat rose to prominence through his high-energy, comedic content on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. He is a prominent member of the content creator collective Any Means Possible (AMP), which is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in New York City, Cenat was raised in The Bronx by a Haitian father and a mother from Trinidad and Tobago. He has three siblings: an older brother, a younger brother, and a twin sister. Cenat attended the Frederick Douglass Academy for his secondary education, graduating in 2019. Following high school, he enrolled at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Morrisville to study business administration. However, he withdrew from the institution in 2020 to focus exclusively on his burgeoning career in content creation. Cenat’s career trajectory began in earnest around 2018, when he started uploading prank videos and comedy sketches to YouTube. His content, characterized by relatable humor and energetic delivery, quickly garnered a dedicated following. In 2021, he joined the YouTube group AMP, a collective of streamers and creators that included members such as Duke Dennis, Fanum, and Agent 00. This collaboration significantly bolstered his reach and solidified his presence in mainstream digital culture. Cenat transitioned into live streaming on Twitch in 2021, where he gained widespread acclaim for his "subathon" events—marathon broadcasts that remained live 24/7. His first major subathon, "Mafiathon," in 2023, broke multiple platform records and propelled him to the status of a global superstar. By late 2025, he had cemented his legacy by becoming the first streamer to surpass one million active subscribers on Twitch. Throughout his career, Cenat has been a recipient of multiple "Streamer of the Year" awards, recognizing his impact on the industry. Despite his meteoric rise, Cenat's career has faced challenges, including public scrutiny. Notably, in August 2023, a promotional giveaway event hosted by Cenat in New York City's Union Square resulted in a large, unpermitted gathering that turned into a riot, leading to significant public backlash and legal attention. As of early 2026, Cenat has maintained a complex relationship with his platform presence. Following the completion of his third subathon in September 2025, he entered a period of relative hiatus, shifting his primary focus toward entrepreneurial ventures, including the launch of his fashion brand, "Vivet." While rumors of his retirement have circulated periodically due to his reduced streaming frequency and creative explorations, Cenat has characterized these shifts as a deliberate effort to expand his professional portfolio beyond traditional live broadcasting. He continues to reside in the Atlanta area, where he remains a central figure in digital media influence.