Streamer Kai Cenat says he is 'beyond disappointed' in mayhem at New York City event

In this image taken from video provided by WABC-TV, Internet influencer Kai Cenat, center left, is helped into a New York Police vehicle near Union Square, on Aug 4, 2023, in New York. Police in New York City struggled to control a crowd of thousands of people who gathered in Manhattan's Union Square for the Internet personality's video game console giveaway that got out of hand. — WABC-TV via AP

NEW YORK: The 21-year-old social media influencer who was charged with inciting a riot after a crowd of thousands of his followers erupted in chaos in New York City last week says he is "beyond disappointed” in the bad behaviour.

"Beyond disappointed in anybody who became disruptive that day, bro,” streamer Kai Cenat said on Twitch on Aug 9.