Social media influencer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting riot after thousands cause mayhem in NYC

Livestreaming on Twitch from a vehicle as the event gathered steam, Cenat displayed gift cards he planned to give away. Noting the crowd and police presence, he urged, 'Everybody who’s out there, make sure y’all safe.... We’re not gonna do nothin’ until it’s safe.' — AFP

NEW YORK: Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, with promises of giving away electronics, including a new PlayStation.

The event produced chaos, with dozens of people arrested - some jumping atop vehicles, hurling bottles and throwing punches.