Twitch star Kai Cenat breaks his silence on Union Square riot as he tells followers he is 'beyond disappointed'
- The social media star has broken his silence following the massive New York riot
- Cenat, 21, said he's 'beyond disappointed' that his event took a turn for the worse
- The New York-born streamer is set to appear before a judge on August 18
Twitch star Kai Cenat has finally broken his silence a week after he was arrested for allegedly inciting a riot in New York's Union Square.
The 21-year-old streamer took to Twitch to express his frustration with the way fans conducted themselves at the real-world meet up that took place last Friday.
'[I am] beyond disappointed in anybody who became disruptive that day, bro. 100%, that s*** is not cool.'
He told his 6.5 million followers on the livestreaming platform that he never intended for things in Union Square to get out of hand.
'I want people to know that none of that was my intention, you feel what I’m saying?
![Kai Cenat, 21, (pictured) was one of around 65 who were arrested on Friday during the riot](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160463-12392321-Kai_Cenat_21_pictured_was_one_of_around_65_who_were_arrested_on_-a-45_1691683962547.jpg)
Kai Cenat, 21, (pictured) was one of around 65 who were arrested on Friday during the riot
![He's set to appear before a judge in just over a week after he was charged with inciting a riot](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160461-12392321-He_s_set_to_appear_before_a_judge_in_just_over_a_week_after_he_w-a-49_1691683962599.jpg)
He's set to appear before a judge in just over a week after he was charged with inciting a riot
'I had good intentions for this whole thing and none of that was my intention, bro. Not only that but I don’t condone any of the things that went on that day. None of that was cool.
'When we do things like this, it not only needs to be safe, but it needs to be fun,' he added.
Officials said that at least seven people were left injured following the chaotic scenes last week.
Cenat was among at least 65 people who were arrested by the New York Police Department after thousands of his followers swarmed to the bustling plaza last Friday.
![The event quickly turned sour after thousands of his fans poured into Union Square](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74161017-12392321-The_event_quickly_turned_sour_after_thousands_of_his_fans_poured-a-47_1691683962556.jpg)
The event quickly turned sour after thousands of his fans poured into Union Square
![Around 65 people were arrested after the giveaway event turned violent](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160519-12392321-Around_65_people_were_arrested_after_the_giveaway_event_turned_v-a-46_1691683962555.jpg)
Around 65 people were arrested after the giveaway event turned violent
![At least seven people were injured following the out-of-control event in Union Square](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160509-12392321-At_least_seven_people_were_injured_following_the_out_of_control_-a-51_1691683962633.jpg)
At least seven people were injured following the out-of-control event in Union Square
![His fans were seen climbing on cars and throwing missiles at New York cops last Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160497-12392321-His_fans_were_seen_climbing_on_cars_and_throwing_missiles_at_New-a-48_1691683962588.jpg)
His fans were seen climbing on cars and throwing missiles at New York cops last Friday
![Cenat planned a live giveaway in the historic park, where he would be sharing expensive technology including PlayStation 5s](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160499-12392321-Cenat_planned_a_live_giveaway_in_the_historic_park_where_he_woul-a-54_1691683962920.jpg)
Cenat planned a live giveaway in the historic park, where he would be sharing expensive technology including PlayStation 5s
![Cops said they were expecting a crowd of 300 fans, but ended up having to deal with 6,000 of his followers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160505-12392321-Cops_said_they_were_expecting_a_crowd_of_300_fans_but_ended_up_h-a-55_1691683962921.jpg)
Cops said they were expecting a crowd of 300 fans, but ended up having to deal with 6,000 of his followers
![His fans were also seen sprawling in all directions from the historic Union Square neighborhood](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160495-12392321-His_fans_were_also_seen_sprawling_in_all_directions_from_the_his-a-50_1691683962614.jpg)
His fans were also seen sprawling in all directions from the historic Union Square neighborhood
![Cenat, who grew up in the Bronx but now lives in Atlanta, said he wanted to run the event to give back to the place he came from](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160507-12392321-Cenat_who_grew_up_in_the_Bronx_but_now_lives_in_Atlanta_said_he_-a-56_1691683962921.jpg)
Cenat, who grew up in the Bronx but now lives in Atlanta, said he wanted to run the event to give back to the place he came from
![His fans were seen darting in and out of traffic, climbing onto the roofs and hoods of cars, and toppling trash cans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160485-12392321-His_fans_were_seen_darting_in_and_out_of_traffic_climbing_onto_t-a-57_1691683962922.jpg)
His fans were seen darting in and out of traffic, climbing onto the roofs and hoods of cars, and toppling trash cans
An estimated 6,000 social media fans took to the historic neighborhood after the streamer promised to give away PlayStation 5s, computers, microphones and video monitors at the event.
Quickly, chaos erupted, and his fans were seen darting in and out of traffic, climbing onto the roofs and hoods of cars, and toppling trash cans.
Many were seen throwing missiles at cops, while several set firecrackers off and sent local residents running.
The massive crowd eventually spilled onto Broadway, Park Avenue and other neighboring streets to the north, south, west and east.
![Several people in the crowd ended up setting firecrackers off and sent local residents running](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160515-12392321-Several_people_in_the_crowd_ended_up_setting_firecrackers_off_an-a-52_1691683962670.jpg)
Several people in the crowd ended up setting firecrackers off and sent local residents running
![The social media star was released from police custody the day after the riot](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/10/17/74160481-12392321-The_social_media_star_was_released_from_police_custody_the_day_a-a-53_1691683962900.jpg)
The social media star was released from police custody the day after the riot
New York cops said they were expecting a crowd of just 300 people.
'This young man, this influencer, I believe he saw that day how much influence he really has,' said Jeffrey Maddrey, the police’s chief of department, in an interview with Fox.
Cenat, who grew up in the Bronx but now lives in Atlanta, said he wanted to run the event to give back to the place he came from.
The social media star was released from police custody the day after the riot and is scheduled to appear in court on August 18.
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