Since 2022, Kyrie Irving, the star player for the Dallas Mavericks, has fully embraced the realm of streaming. Having 188,000 followers, he is now part of the NBA stars group that includes Karl-Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons, and Devin Booker who have also entered the streaming world. In a recent video on social media. Irving mentioned that well-known streamers Kai Cenat and YourRage motivated him to create his own YouTube channel.
Inspired by Kai Cenat and YourRage
Make sure to loudly say ‘YRG,’ YourRage, Kai [Cenat] without a doubt… Irving stated that Kai and YourRage were the ones who really helped him get into this world. He commended their impact, highlighting their dominance in the streaming industry. Kai Cenat, a prominent figure in the world of live streaming, has amassed a significant following with 13.2 million on Twitch and close to 6.47 million on YouTube. He has worked together with famous individuals such as Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, and Rich Paul. While not as famous as Cenat, YourRage still has a large fan base with 1.5 million followers on Twitch and almost 300,000 on Kick. Irving was attracted to the streaming world by their success and influence, leading him to establish his own presence there rapidly.
Kyrie’s Bond with Kai Cenat
Irving’s relationship with Cenat extends further than simply being inspired. In 2023, Irving decided to step away from Twitch temporarily. Due to his dissatisfaction with how users were treating his friend, Kai Cenat. Who had been banned from the platform. Their connection has grown stronger ever since. Cenat recently revealed that Irving gifted him tickets to Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. “Cenat mentioned the growing friendship between him and Kyrie, who invited him to the finals,” Cenat said, referring to Kyrie as his boy.
Foray of Kyrie Irving into streaming demonstrates his desire to engage with fans beyond basketball. Also with the backing of influencers such as Kai Cenat and YourRage, his presence in the streaming realm flourishes.
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