It seems like celebrities can’t get enough of linking up with streamers for collabs, but can you blame them? Streaming’s one of the hottest types of entertainment out now. And arguably, thanks to the influence of the likes of Kai Cenat, everybody’s jumping on a livestream. From A-listers to TikTok stars, celebs are embracing the raw, real-time energy of livestreams where things are often unpredictable. Here’s a look at some streaming link-up moments that broke the internet!
Kim K & Saint West Join Kai Cenat On His Livestream
Kim Kardashian and her son Saint West made an appearance on Kai’s ‘Mafiathon 3‘ Twitch stream on September 1. Wearing a sleek white suit, the SKIMS queen joined Kai’s crew for a 30-minute takeover. During one part of their collab, Kim dove into the ‘Extreme Noodle Game,’ swinging a pool noodle and throwing objects at Kai, who was wearing a helmet on his head. Chile, even Saint got in on the action, clearly entertained by the madness that was unfolding. During another part of the livestream, Kim raised some eyebrows when she shared her parenting take, saying she skips stressing over homework so her kids can focus on sports and family time.
Mariah Carey Shuts It Down With THIS Celeb/Streamer Collab
Before she would go on to accept her Vanguard award at the ‘Video Music Awards,’ Mariah Carey did not miss an opportunity to pop out for Kai’s ‘Mathifon 3’ on September 2 to plug her new music. The pop icon joined the chaos in the evening hours for a moment nobody saw coming. But to many people’s surprise, Mariah blended in well with Kai and his crew, playing a series of games, including a spelling bee with words deriving from her song lyrics. There were even some hilarious moments where Mariah was being MARIAH toward her exes in true MC fashion.
But it wasn’t all fun and games because Mariah was there to work, okay! She made sure to plug her album ‘Here For It All’ before revealing the monochrome album cover to Kai’s fans. The ‘We Belong Together’ singer kept it real, belting out an a cappella snippet of her classic ‘Heartbreaker’ and sharing heartfelt advice before her exit, telling fans to “hold on to hope” and never let anyone dim their shine. Meanwhile, fans are still trying to figure out how Kai got a celeb like Mariah to pull up on him!
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IShowSpeed’s Wild Miami Run-In with Rick Ross!
IShowSpeed had an iconic moment when he ran into Rick Ross in Miami on August 28, during his ‘Speed Does America’ tour livestream. The Twitch star, who also went viral earlier this year when he switched up his hair, decked out in a George Washington-inspired fit, was exploring South Beach when the “Biggest Boss” pulled up out of nowhere, y’all. The two hopped in Rozay’s Rolls-Royce together, cruising through Miami’s streets while chopping it up.
During their time together, Rick Ross flexed a custom chain he claimed was worth close to $1 million, leaving Speed shook. They carried on with their journey, talking music, money, and life, before Ross dropped Speed off and handed him a custom NFL Rivalries jersey. Though it was a surprise link-up, the chat was definitely feeling Rick’s boss energy!
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Alabama Barker Spices Up PlaqueBoyMax’s Dating Show, Then Dips!
Alabama Barker started off bringing the heat to PlaqueBoyMax’s Twitch dating show, “In Too Deep 2,” on July 19, but it ended with a plot twist. The 19-year-old, wearing a bold look for her entrance on Day 1, jumped into the livestream at the show’s house, ready to turn up and find love. Sis was feeling it at first, flirting with contestants, and even joined a spicy Q&A session, dishing on her ideal date.
Well, things were going good until Alabama got word from production that her rival, Bhad Bhabie, was supposedly pulling up for a surprise appearance. And ‘Bama already told y’all she’s not a fighter! Not here for the drama, she called PlaqueBoyMax mid-stream, saying, “I’m out!” and bounced, hopping into her car. Turns out, it was all a prank—Bhad Bhabie was never coming!
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Tylil James Lives His Dream Meeting LeBron James At Fanatics Fest
Y’all, Tylil James had a moment he’ll never forget when he met his idol, LeBron James, at Fanatics Fest in NYC in June. The Twitch streamer, who’s a lifelong LeBron stan, was brought backstage by his Kai, who made the wholesome moment happen. Tylil, visibly starstruck, shook hands, hugged, and dapped up the NBA legend, even chatting with LeBron’s mom, Gloria, and agent, Rich Paul.
The encounter was pure joy as Tylil got LeBron to sign his wrist with his iconic crown logo using a Sharpie. Not stopping there, Tylil made it permanent, tattooing the signature and the date on his arm just hours later. For 15 minutes, Tylil soaked in every second of this bucket-list moment, calling it the highlight of his life.
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PlaqueBoyMax & Lil Baby’s Stream Goes Viral Over Beats That Missed
Y’all, PlaqueBoyMax had the internet reacting again when he linked up with Lil Baby on his “In The Booth” Twitch livestream in August. The vibe was high-energy as Max, hyped as ever, played some of his beats for the Atlanta rap star and his homeboys. But, chile, Baby wasn’t feelin’ those tracks at all, and his facial expressions made that very clear!
Clips of Baby’s reactions and subtle shade while Max danced to his own beats had the net in a chokehold. Baby even said Max’s wild movements were throwing him off, though he admitted one beat had potential. Plaque, who was completely unfazed by the confused reactions around him, carried on dancing, y’all.
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Adin Ross And Drake
Adin Ross and Drake have teamed up several times for livestreams this year, and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, Adin and Drizzy last went live back in August, though they were virtually streaming from different locations. Unlike Kai’s streams, which some could say are more lighthearted and entertaining, when Adin links with Drake, they’re talking business, money, and even gamble together while on Live. During the August livestream, PartyNextDoor was also down for the virtual link-up. One of the clips that went viral over the summer saw Adin asking PND how he gets his skin looking so smooth, prompting the singer to laugh in confusion while Drizzy quietly giggles to himself.
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Iggy Azalea And N3on Are Frequent Collaborators As Well
While she’s since retired from music, Iggy Azalea has been popping up on livestreams pretty often. She’s more or less become a regular on streamer Neon’s Twitch platform, having collabed with the controversial internet personality on several occasions this year. From boat trips to a recent dinner date with the ‘Black Widow’ rapper, Iggy isn’t shy to let loose and show her personality on these streams, okay! And she’s also not afraid to spill some tea on these streams, either, thanks to her no-filter attitude. Case in point, Iggy admitted she’s had a bunch of tattoos removed from her body after some not-so-smart decisions she made while touring in the past. Mind you, this is the same streamer who went viral over the summer over his appearance on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ where he was grilled over past racist comments.
