After IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat also joins the ongoing TikTok NPC livestream trend

The streamer has taken part in the infamous TikTok trend.

Image via Kai Cenat on Twitch

In the world of social media, trends come and go, captivating audiences and content creators alike. One such trend that has recently taken TikTok by storm is the NPC livestream trend. Popularized by notable streamers like IShowSpeed, this quirky and amusing trend has now caught the attention of another prominent content creator, Kai Cenat.

NPCs, or non-playable characters, are a fundamental element of video games. They are computer-generated characters with pre-programmed behavior patterns, lacking player control, and often displaying scripted and inorganic reactions. In a stroke of creativity, TikTokers began incorporating this NPC-style behavior into their livestreams. This includes responding to donations and gifts in hilarious and robotic ways, reminiscent of video game characters.

IShowSpeed, a well-known YouTube streamer, was one of the first to jump on the NPC trend on TikTok. With his charismatic personality and playful sense of humor, IShowSpeed showcased his rendition of the trend, captivating his audience of over 50,000 viewers. The trend quickly gained momentum, becoming a massive hit on the platform.

Kai Cenat hops onto the TikTok NPC trend following iShowSpeed

Following IShowSpeed’s success, another major player in the streaming community, Kai Cenat, decided to join the NPC livestream trend and take it to the next level. Kai Cenat is a renowned Twitch streamer known for his entertaining content and engaging live broadcasts. Kai has a significant following on both Twitch and TikTok. His decision to embrace the NPC trend was met with excitement and anticipation from his fans.

During his TikTok livestream, Kai Cenat created a hilariously memorable experience for his audience of over 100,000 concurrent viewers. He fully embraced the NPC-styled behavior, mirroring the scripted and inorganic reactions typical of video game characters. When receiving donations, such as roses, he delivered repetitive and robotic expressions of gratitude. This included messages like, “Thank you so much for the Roses, mmm.”

Kai Cenat’s performance reached new heights when he was gifted more extravagant items, like a galaxy gift. The Galaxy gift requires a considerable number of coins. In these instances, he playfully rotated his head and exclaimed, “Woah, Galaxy!”

Reports from various online sources, including Drama Alert (@DramaAlert), suggest that Kai Cenat’s participation in the NPC trend was a financial success. In just one hour of streaming on TikTok, he reportedly earned an astonishing $6,000, proving the trend’s significant impact on streamers’ earning potential.

The NPC livestream trend on TikTok has become a sensation that continues to spread like wildfire. After IShowSpeed‘s initial foray into the trend, Kai Cenat’s entertaining and successful participation has further solidified its place in the hearts of content creators and audiences alike.