Social media influencer Kai Cenat charged with inciting NYC riot
Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City after thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, gathered in Union Square in response to promises of giveaways. Chaos ensued, with dozens of arrests and injuries reported. Cenat has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court on August 18. The incident highlights the influence that social media influencers have on their followers.
