A large crowd gathered in New York City’s Union Square for popular YouTubers and Twitch streamers Kai Cenat and Fanum’s PlayStation Five giveaway.
Police say thousands came out to the event, with some fighting and throwing fire extinguishers at each other.
Photographs and videos have since circulated on the internet of Friday’s mayhem with police trying to stop l the madness.
Cenat was reportedly arrested for his role, the Sun U.S. reported. Others were also arrested.
It’s unknown if anyone was injured.
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Absolutely blown away by Crystal Gross’s report on the Twitch streamer Kai Cenat event in NYC’s Union Square! As a Gaming enthusiast, it’s both exciting and alarming to see the power of livestream giveaways and the kind of turnout it can generate. Goes to show how influential the streaming community has become. The mix of gaming, streaming, and real-world events can surely kick things up a notch, but safety is paramount. Hope everyone involved is okay. Eager to see more updates on this story. Keep it up!