Summary
- Kai Cenat has said he is discontinuing his Streamer University project due to financial strain and backlash.
- Streamer University aimed to support rising talent by providing mentorship from established streamers.
- Increased scrutiny has led to the project's uncertain future and a possible end to planned classes.
Popular Twitch personality Kai Cenat has said that he will not be moving forward with more Streamer University, after backlash and financial strain he has had to deal with. The project was first announced in February 2025 with a Harry Potter-inspired trailer. The Streamer University was designed to help new and determined content creators grow by teaching and mentorship, giving mentees access to streaming equipment, and offering collaboration opportunities with high-profile figures. Kai Cenat is among the most popular Twitch streamers and content creators in the world, with over 17 million followers.
The Streamer University is undoubtedly one of Cenat's most ambitious endeavors yet. The goal of the project was to support rising talent in the harsh environment of the creator community. With the help of a real college campus, over 100 students and nearly 20 professors, comprised of well-known streamers, have been selected and are entering Streamer University in May 2025.
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While the current class is underway, Cenat has now suggested that there will not be another class. During one of his livestreams, while talking about his ambitious creation, Cenat went on about the criticism he's received, regardless of what he does, which, according to him, was simply to support the community he is part of. His past actions reflect a consistent track record of helping struggling streamers, including when Cenat offered to pay a fellow streamer's real college tuition, or at least part of it, with a $10,000 donation. It seems now that the future of Streamer University is anything but guaranteed.
Streamer University Faces Early Shutdown Due to Criticism
Increased visibility often brings more scrutiny, and Cenat is certainly not without controversy, but the reaction to Streamer University is overly negative, according to Cenat. Now it seems like he is done with the concept. He expressed his frustration about people always finding a way to hate on things, even when he's the one who has to foot the bill, mentioning his bank statements are "ridiculous."
Cenat's reputation has grown far beyond his Twitch channel. With followers and subscribers in the tens of millions spread among various platforms, he's one of the most commercially successful streamers in the world. Over the past year, Cenat has partnered with major brands such as McDonald's and worked with Hollywood celebrities, including Kevin Hart. This has also allowed him to give back to the community.
However, now, with Streamer University's potential end in sight, helping the community might once again have to be down to less coordinated, spontaneous acts. Many would argue, though, that Cenat helping families purchase groceries one at a time is much less effective than college-like mass settings.