What Happened During the Prank?
The incident occurred during a livestream on November 26, when Max Major, a magician and mentalist known for his performances on America’s Got Talent, orchestrated a stunt that left viewers—and Kai Cenat—shocked. Standing shirtless on a yellow platform with a noose around his neck, Major asked Cenat to pull one of two ropes, each with a different colored handle. When Cenat chose the red rope, the noose appeared to tighten, and Major dropped, simulating a hanging.
The moment, captured live for Cenat’s 13.5 million Twitch followers, quickly spiraled into chaos. Cenat and his friends panicked, with Cenat exclaiming, “What the f**k? Wait, no, no! I’m not getting banned! Is he good?” Medics swarmed the scene before it was revealed that the entire event was a premeditated prank by Major.
Why Did Max Major Plan the Prank?
Max Major later released a video explaining his intentions behind the stunt. According to Major, the prank was meant as payback for perceived challenges and skepticism he had faced from Cenat during prior interactions.
“From the first time we met, you pushed me, you challenged me, and you wanted to see me fail,” Major said in his video. He claimed that he had meticulously conditioned Cenat to choose the red rope, setting the prank in motion. Major concluded, “Even when you’re playing a game of chance, you have to remember who you’re playing against. Because I decide who wins or loses.”
Kai Cenat’s Reaction to the Incident
Cenat, known for his comedic and high-energy streams, did not take the prank lightly. He expressed anger and disappointment, accusing Major of trying to portray Black individuals in a negative light.
“Let ’em go! He wants n**s to look… like Black people that look crazy. That’s what they want things to look like,” Cenat said during a later stream, urging his followers to let the situation go and trust that karma would address the issue.
Cenat also criticized Major for misleading him about the nature of the content they would film. According to Cenat, Major’s team had promised a segment designed to “break the internet” but had not disclosed the specifics of the prank.
Social Media Reacts to the “Kai Cenat Hanging” Incident
The internet’s reaction has been divided. While some viewers found the stunt entertaining, others criticized it for being in poor taste. Suicide is a sensitive topic, and many felt that the visual of a hanging, even as a joke, crossed a line.
One commenter wrote, “I’m not digging Kai Cenat hanging that guy as a stunt, but even if he didn’t know, he should’ve immediately shut it down. Suicide isn’t a joke.” Another criticized Cenat’s initial response, asking, “Did he seriously say ‘I might get banned’ after literally hanging someone?”
Fans of Cenat defended him, arguing that he had no prior knowledge of the stunt. One supporter stated, “Kai seems genuinely shocked and concerned for Max. He wouldn’t have allowed something like this if he knew.”
A Real Feud or Collaboration?
While it’s unclear whether Cenat and Major are actively feuding, their tense dynamic is evident. This isn’t the first time the pair has worked together, with Major performing magic tricks for Cenat and rapper G Herbo earlier in 2023. However, the tone of Major’s recent actions suggests a desire to settle past grievances in an extreme and theatrical way.
The “hanging prank” has brought both Kai Cenat and Max Major under scrutiny, with debates about ethical boundaries in content creation taking center stage. As Twitch and YouTube continue to grow as platforms for live entertainment, creators like Cenat and Major must have a responsibility to their audiences, to differentiate the fine line between viral stunts and responsible storytelling. Whether the incident will lead to stricter Twitch platform guidelines or a personal resolution between the two remains to be seen.
