Alright internet folks you know Kai Cenat right? The streamer who is everywhere lately? Well he's not just racking up viewers on Twitch he's also getting into some seriously funny (and sometimes heated) situations in the real world. From playful trash talk with Kevin Hart to sparking debates with Stephen A. Smith and even dropping unexpected NBA opinions Kai is making headlines left and right. Let's dive into the recent buzz around this internet sensation.
"Go F Yourself!": Kevin Hart Hilariously Claps Back at Kai Cenat's "Leprechaun" Height Jab
It all started with a little height humor. Kai Cenat was on ESPN's "First Take" with Stephen A. Smith and things got a bit… vertically challenged. Stephen A. jokingly compared Kai's basketball skills to Kevin Hart's. Now Kai being Kai he took that as a major diss. "You just compared me to that little Leprechaun ? Kevin Hart? Are you serious?" he exclaimed on air clearly playing it up for laughs.
Well TMZ Sports caught up with Kevin Hart in NYC to get his reaction. And Hart did not disappoint. When told about Kai's "leprechaun" remark Hart's response was instant and classic Kevin Hart: "Tell Cenat I said go f himself! ". Of course it was all in good fun. The two are actually pretty tight. Kevin even admitted Kai is "dope as hell."
These two have a history of hilarious online collaborations. Kevin has popped up on Kai's streams a few times even helping him break records. Back in June 2024 they teamed up with Druski and broke the Twitch North American viewership record with over 700000 concurrent viewers! They also joined forces for Kai's month-long "Mafiathon 2" stream where Kai broke Twitch's subscriber count. So yeah a little playful trash talk is just water under the bridge for these two. Maybe this will even lead to a hilarious one-on-one basketball game stream? Fans are definitely hoping for it!
NBA Hot Takes and Stephen A. Smith Showdown: Kai Cenat's Unexpected Sports Opinions Spark Debate
It wasn't just the Kevin Hart height jokes that got people talking. Kai's "First Take" appearance also featured some surprisingly strong opinions about the NBA specifically the Golden State Warriors. Now everyone knows the Warriors dynasty was built on Stephen Curry Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. But Kai threw a curveball into the conversation.
He declared on national TV that Leandro Barbosa a former Warriors bench player was actually "one of the greatest players to ever touch a basketball!". He even argued that the Warriors might not have won two of their championships without Barbosa. Bold claim right?
Stephen A. Smith predictably did not let that slide. The exchange got heated and funny with some playful personal jabs flying back and forth. Stephen A. while admitting Barbosa was a "very good player" drew the line at calling him an all-time great. He jokingly threatened to ban Kai from the show if he kept up the Barbosa GOAT talk! Kai later admitted he and Barbosa are friends so maybe there was a bit of bias there. But hey it made for some entertaining TV and sparked a fun debate about unsung heroes in basketball.
Elle Duncan Steals the Show (and Corrects Kai!): Remembering the NY Liberty's Championship Win
During his "First Take" stint Kai also made a comment about New York City needing to "win something" whether it's basketball or football. It was a pretty broad statement about New York sports teams seemingly forgetting a major victory from just last year. ESPN reporter Elle Duncan was not having it.
Just as Elle tried to jump in and correct Kai Stephen A. Smith known for his passionate Knicks fandom went off on a tangent about the New York Giants completely missing Elle's point. But Elle being Elle she made sure to get her point across. After ESPN posted the clip online Elle chimed in on X reminding everyone that the New York Liberty WNBA team had already brought a championship to the city just last year. Her tweet was simple and effective: "Was trying to jump in to say..@nyliberty ALREADY took care of that."
It was a great reminder of the Liberty's historic WNBA title win their first in 28 years and a big moment for New York sports. Thousands of fans celebrated the victory in a downtown parade. Elle Duncan a known advocate for women's sports made sure Kai and everyone else remembered to give credit where it is due. You can't mess with Elle when it comes to women's basketball!
Kai Cenat: From Gamer to Mainstream Entertainer and Provocateur?
Kai Cenat's recent media blitz shows he is definitely moving beyond just the streaming world. He started out as a gamer and online personality but now he is appearing on ESPN trading jokes with Kevin Hart and sparking debates about sports and pop culture. He was even part of the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game for two years in a row now showing his growing presence in mainstream entertainment.
While he admits he is "no athlete himself" Kai is clearly a huge sports fan and his opinions are getting attention. He also showed a softer side wishing injured NBA star Kyrie Irving a speedy recovery on "First Take". Kai's ability to blend humor strong opinions and genuine moments is part of what makes him so popular and keeps him in the spotlight.
Key Moments from Kai Cenat's Recent Media Appearances:
- Kevin Hart "Feud": Playfully traded insults with Kevin Hart after being compared to him height-wise leading to hilarious online exchange.
- "Leprechaun" Comment: Called Kevin Hart a "little leprechaun" on ESPN's "First Take" sparking Hart's funny clapback.
- Leandro Barbosa GOAT Take: Declared former Warriors bench player Leandro Barbosa as "one of the greatest players ever" on ESPN.
- Stephen A. Smith Debate: Engaged in heated but humorous debate with Stephen A. Smith over his Warriors takes.
- Elle Duncan Correction: Got hilariously corrected by Elle Duncan on "First Take" for overlooking the NY Liberty's WNBA Championship win.
- NBA Celebrity All-Star Game Appearances: Participated in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game for two consecutive years.
What's Next for Kai? More Streams More Debates and Maybe Even a Basketball Game?
Kai Cenat is definitely one to watch. He is proven he can draw huge audiences online spark conversations and hold his own even with big personalities like Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart. Will we see him and Kevin Hart actually face off on the blacktop? Will he continue to drop unexpected NBA takes? Will Elle Duncan keep him in check on all things women's sports? One thing is for sure Kai Cenat is keeping things interesting and we are here for it. Stay tuned folks because this is just the beginning of Kai's mainstream takeover!