August 5th 2023.
On August 4, online YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat caused a massive chaos in New York City's Union Square. The incident began after Cenat shared a post on his social media channels, promising a free PlayStation giveaway.
The post quickly went viral, and thousands of people flocked to the area to get a chance at a free console. The sheer size of the crowd quickly overwhelmed the NYPD officers trying to keep the peace. Videos from the incident show people jumping on cars and buses, and even taking objects from a nearby construction site.
The NYPD have since arrested Cenat, charging him with at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. Cenat has a total of 5 million followers on Instagram and 6.5 on Twitch. In a post after the incident, he told his fans to "be safe" and said, "I love you guys to the fullest, you guys are amazing."
In the wake of the chaos, 65 individuals were arrested, including a little under half of them being minors. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey commented on the incident, saying, "We're not against young people having a good time, we're not against young people gathering, but it can't be to this level where it's dangerous. A lot of people got hurt today."
Maddrey added that he wished the young people's parents had been able to step in, saying, "I had 1000s of kids out there. I needed 1000s of parents. When it gets to the point where it's disorderly, we want the parents to come and take control. We were crushed; we were pushed."
The incident in Union Square serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the responsibility that goes with it. It also showcases the importance of parental guidance and supervision, especially when it comes to young people.
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