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Twitch star Kai Cenat received calls from major networks due to the buzz around Streamer University. What Is Streamer University? As AFROTECH™ previously told you, Streamer University was a weekend-long program that provided educational opportunities for both small and larger creators at the University of Akron campus in Ohio. Among the instructors was Agent00, who taught the following classes: Monetization for Dummies and Pocket Watching 101. His contributions earned him the title of Professor of the Year during an award ceremony held on Sunday, May 25. Creators were also supported with the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, featuring a 200 MP wide-angle lens, and received a complimentary year of 5G service from T-Mobile. More than 1 million creators applied to be part of the experience, and nearly 150 were admitted to what became a breeding ground for content, garnering millions of views collectively. What Happened At Streamer University? Whether you are chronically online or...
Twitch superstar Kai Cenat is switching things up and partially taking his talents offline. This time, he’s not just live-streaming from a room filled with chaos and energy. He’s on a college campus, building something bigger. The question on everyone’s feed: What is Streamer University? According to Complex, Streamer University is a weekend-long program designed for content creators to level up their skills in real time. Already in full swing, it runs May 22–25, and is being held on the University of Akron campus in Ohio. In case you were wondering, this isn’t your average influencer linkup. It is a creator bootcamp, a networking hub, and a crash course on how to build a digital brand that lasts. What Is Streamer University, Really? Streamer University is a live, in-person creator academy. More than 150 up-and-coming streamers were selected from over a million applicants to attend. Travel, food, and lodging are completely covered, and the weekend will be packed with sessions that...
Kai Cenat was one of the top-earning creators in 2024, and now he wants to put other streamers in position. The New York native is one of the most popular content creators, with a Twitch community of 17.1 million followers and an Instagram following of 14.2 million (at the time of this writing). As AFROTECH™ previously reported, his success as a content creator in the streaming industry led to $8.5 million in earnings in 2024. What’s more, he shares his success with those around him. This also includes AMP (Any Means Possible), a content creator group that Cenat joined, consisting of Duke Dennis, Agent 00, Fanum, ImDavisss, and ChrisNxtDoor. Before rising to fame with AMP, Cenat had been longtime friends with Tylil, Punga, and Dezz, for whom he recently purchased a home with the intention of supporting their streaming careers . RaKai, Ray, and Reggie, other streamers and friends of Cenat, were also given keys to the home. “Bought a house for my friends. God is good,” Cenat...
Trusting the process led Kai Cenat to turn down millions. Kai Cenat, a Brooklyn, NY native who came from humble beginnings, was among the creators to watch in 2024. He is part of the AMP (Any Means Possible) group alongside ImDavisss, Fanum, Duke Dennis, Agent 00, and ChrisNxtDoor. Together, they have amassed 6.89 million YouTube followers through videos showcasing their winter vacations, pranks, and annual cyphers. On his own, Cenat boasts 11.4 million YouTube followers, 16.9 million TikTok followers, and 12.7 million Instagram followers. However, Twitch could arguably be the cream of the crop. Cenat became the most-subscribed streamer on the platform, reclaiming the title from Ironmouse in November 2024, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. Twitch has led to some remarkable collaborations for Cenat. His recent 24/7 “Mafiathon 2,” which ran throughout November 2024, featured special guests such as GloRilla, Kyrie Irving, Lil Uzi Vert, SZA, Kevin Hart, and Druski. Cenat has a loyal...
Popular streamer and creator IShowSpeed made his first $1 million at 16. Also known as Darren Watkins Jr., he currently boasts an impressive 33.5 million subscribers on one of his YouTube channels alone, as well as an additional 26.9 million followers on Instagram. His early motivation to keep creating content as a freshman in high school also stayed with him, he explained on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast with Shannon Sharpe. “My sophomore year, I kind of gave up on school. I kind of gave up on everything that I had in my old life and just put everything on my stream. I streamed every day. I didn’t care about nothing else except Youtube streaming,” IShowSpeed said on the podcast. His mother initially had hesitations about streaming, even after his first viral clip garnered 30,000 views. She gave him an ultimatum: quit streaming or leave her home. With 2,000 subscribers at the time, he chose the latter and moved in with his father in Detroit, MI. “Once I start something, I’m not...
Once again, Kai Cenat has broken a Twitch record. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Cenat is in the midst of “Mafiathon 2,” a 24/7 stream running throughout November 2024. So far, the Twitch stream has featured guests such as Lil Uzi Vert, Snoop Dogg, GloRilla, Quavo, and most recently, Serena Williams. Cenat shared several goals for the stream, including allocating 20% of earnings toward the school he is building in Nigeria. He says the project was inspired by singer and streamer Ironmouse, who previously held the title of the most-subscribed creator on Twitch and also raised funds to support the Immune Deficiency Foundation. “Shout out to Ironmouse, because she inspired me to make sure to give a lot of this bread that’s coming in to a good cause,” Cent explained. To no one’s surprise, one of Cenat’s goals was to reclaim his title, which was previously taken by Ironmouse on Sept. 30, 2023, with more than 312,000 subscribers, Rolling Stone notes . Eleven days into “Mafiathon 2,”...
When T-Pain’s career first took off in the 2000s, he became deemed as one of the greats in the music industry. Now, the musician has been getting more of a footing in gaming. According to HipHopDX, T-Pain shared in an interview with Steve-O’s Wild Ride! podcast that in recent years his gaming career has brought in more money than music.
Gaming has evolved rapidly over the years — from the number of people entering the virtual space to the careers that have been created. Outsiders looking in are really beginning to see how impactful game streaming can be, but Michael Reynolds — also known as The Fierce Diva — has always known its potential. Starting from his childhood, the longtime gamer has watched firsthand how much the public’s outlook on culture has shifted. People are catching up to the movement and it has led to companies like Facebook creating more space for gamers to excel, especially the underrepresented voices.
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen through your body. A person inflicted with the disease has red blood cells that are shaped like sickles, instead of the round shape that healthy cells have. Treatment options are different for anyone living with sickle cell, and for many patients, there is no viable cure. African Americans are at a relatively high risk of having the disease, with 1 in 13 babies being born with sickle cell. We sat down with a streamer named Ryan who is using his passion for gaming to help raise money to advocate for people affected by sickle cell conditions! Streamer Beginnings Two Average Gamers: How’d you get into streaming? Ryan: I was introduced to it by a friend. After watching her stream, it looked really cool and she recommended that I try it out. I started out really simple with the Twitch app on my Xbox One and have continued to improve my setup since then. TAG: Why...
Gaming while Black is difficult, but it’s especially challenging for Black women. In addition to the commonplace racism, they face levels of sexism that are often delivered in the forms of threats. To understand the barriers that must be broken down, we chatted with Khalia Chronicles, a streamer with lofty ambitions to uplift the gaming experience for people of color. In our exclusive interview, Khalia Chronicles shares how her past shaped her mission and how she’s making an impact in the streaming world! Editorial Note: This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Streaming Beginnings Two Average Gamers: How’d you get into streaming? What’s your origin story? Khalia Chronicles: You can thank Hi-Rez Paladins for that. Got a Switch and learned it was free. My boyfriend recommended getting it and I immediately fell in love with Grover. I played Paladins for 6 months straight during the pandemic. I was initially into the Switch for Animal Crossing . My boyfriend had been...