Chaos ensues as Kai Cenat's giveaway event sparks riot in Union Square
TL;DR
A popular Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat, was arrested after a giveaway event he organized in Manhattan's Union Square turned into chaos. Thousands of people gathered for the event, which promised free PlayStation consoles and gift cards. The crowd became unruly, with people throwing garbage, chairs, and bottles. The NYPD mobilized around 1,000 officers to respond to the situation. Cenat was taken into custody and faces charges of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly. Dozens of others were also arrested. The chaos caused significant disruptions to traffic and public transit.
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