Kai Cenat‘s recent link-up with North West for her 11th birthday has left some fans scratching their heads. On Saturday (June 15), the popular Twitch streamer joined West for a quaint sit-down at an undisclosed restaurant for her b-day. While some fans believe Cenat has no malicious intent, others say it’s inappropriate. Cenat is currently 21 years old, making him nearly 11 years older than West.
Many people expressed frustration in The Shade Room‘s post about the encounter. “This is not okay. She’s 11, and he’s an adult. What does a grown man has in common with an 11 year little girl,” one person wrote. Another user said, “It’s ok cause it’s a celebrity?? Make it make sense !!! Imagine your 11 yr old daughter saying I want to go hangs out with this 22 yr old guy from up the street for my bday …… automatic no!! A celebrity status changes that’s, how sway ????”
On the other hand, Cenat received quite a few supportive comments on his behalf. A fan pointed out that since his audience is mostly kids, so his meeting up with West makes sense.” I hate that y’all try to make everything “weird”….he’s a streamer and she’s probably a fan and her parents can afford to have him pull up for her bday. It looks like they’re ready to paint. Where’s the harm?,” they wrote.
Whereas, one user pointed out that often when hiring characters for children’s parties, they’re typically adults. “So when y’all hire spider man for yo babies birthday.. that’s a grown man showing up to do a job right…. Well this is her spider man.” Another person offered a similar explanation: “She clearly watches him. She clearly asked to meet him. What’s the issue? My almost 10 year old wants to meet him too [eye roll emoji] if I could afford Kai I would.”