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Rihanna Praises Kai Cenat with “Great Job” DM, Surprising Streamer

BY Nii Ogbamey Tetteh April 9, 2025 8:10 PM EDT
Rihanna and Kai Cenat
Source: Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images

Popular streamer Kai Cenat, 23, was left stunned after receiving a direct message from Rihanna, who praised his recent act of kindness.

During a stream, Cenat paid for pizza for young fans he met at a pizzeria, a moment that caught the Umbrella singer’s attention.

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The mother of two messaged him, saying, “Kaaaaaiii!! I love this. I know you do this all the time, but the kidsss! And they genuinely love you! Great job all around, man!”

Cenat shared his shock with his audience, exclaiming, “This is crazy bro, this is insane,” before replying with a simple “Thank you.”

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The interaction, reposted by Hollywood Unlocked, showed Cenat high-fiving the kids after they recognized him from YouTube and then offering to cover their meal.

“Get whatever you want. I got you, bro,” he told the father.

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During the stream, Cenat invited Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to join him for a live broadcast, noting, “Rihanna deada** just texted me, gang. RiRi, if you’re listening, let me know. You too, A$AP!”

He referenced A$AP Rocky’s past support, as the rapper had previously shared Cenat’s video on X.

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Billboard said Cenat’s excitement peaked as he shouted, “The whole fam. God damn you, Ray J!” The heartwarming exchange has since gone viral, highlighting Cenat’s generosity and his unexpected connection with the music icon.

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