Rapper Kodak Black is set to take the leap into live streaming with a bold new project-a 30-day subathon. Inspired by Twitch sensation Kai Cenat’s record-shattering Mafiathon 2, Kodak is finally ready to connect with the sets in a whole new way. An announcement as far back as December 2, 2024, has already sent his followers and the community of streamers into a frenzy.
The raw and unfiltered lyrics, coupled with his quirky style, have made Kodak Black quite the creative risk-taker by diving into live streaming. He shared that his decision to host a subathon was highly influenced by Kai Cenat’s recent success.
Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 wrapped up on November 30, 2024, shattering Twitch records by gathering over 728,000 subscribers. The energy, engagement, and sense of community created by the event inspired special guest Kodak, in attendance during Cenat’s stream.
”I saw how Kai connects with his fans, how much love he gets back,” Kodak said in a recent Instagram Live. “It’s all about giving back to the people who support you. I want to do something big for my fans too.”
A subathon is when streams go into a marathon, in which the length of said stream is extended based on viewer subscriptions. With each subscription adding time to the clock, streams can go on for several hours or even days due to fan participation. This way, it’s quite engaging and interactive, being already a trend among streamers.
Kai Cenat recently finished a 31-day subathon, Mafiathon 2, that really rattled the records on Twitch. His subathon also involved appearances from celebrities, gameplay, and interacting with his followers. This event has broken subscriber records but also shown the power of subathons to bring communities together and make memories.
Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 broke records in showing the potential that a subathon has to bring people together. He has used his platform to entertain, raise money for a school in Nigeria, and create unforgettable moments with his audience. This forthcoming subathon of Kodak follows in the same path-a mix of entertainment and a far greater connection with his audience.
Hosting a subathon for Kodak Black is not a part of some trend; actually, it’s an eager wish to be near the audience. After delivering powerful lyrics through which he connected with the hearts of his fans, Kodak now looks to deliver this energy into live streaming.
The rapper has always been very vocal in his appreciation of his supporters, and this subathon is his means of giving back. “I’ve been in the studio, working on music, but I also want to show y’all another side of me,” Kodak said. “This is about having fun, vibing, and just being real with my people.”
Kodak won’t face any of these alone: he had drafted in the services of his close collaborator @exit_fame to help sustain him through the 30-day event. Now, he has support with which to set up during the grueling action of a subathon.
Already, fans are speculating about what his stream is going to entail: Will he play new music? Tell behind-the-scenes stories? Even team up with other streamers and celebrities? Whatever the details may be, one thing’s for sure-Kodak’s subathon is going to be lit.
One issue Kodak Black recently had was the fact that he went onto Kai Cenat’s stream and acted really erratically-afterwards, he cited that it was because of his doing drugs. During the livestream dated November 4th, 2024, Kodak was seen flipping a pill in the air and catching it in his mouth. The incident caused a very big stir as many fans speculated on what the substance could be. Other behaviors included slurred talking and being unable to keep coherence. People reached out, concerned with his well-being.
Following the stream, Kodak took to an Instagram Live session on November 5 to address the backlash, confirming he had taken a Percocet during the stream but downplaying the backlash. He said everyone has their vices and that he was just being himself during the stream. Cenat himself visibly looked uncomfortable at times during Kodak’s antics and even asked viewers to focus on the positives.
Kodak Black‘s venture into live streaming is one that has become quite a growing trend among artists and celebrities. More and more, public figures are leveraging digital platforms for new ways to reach out and connect with their fans. For Kodak, this subathon means expanding his brand beyond music into other forms of entertainment.
By embracing live streaming, Kodak joins a wave of artists looking to redefine how they are connecting with their audiences. It’s a move that should strengthen his relationship with fans as much as it showcases versatility as a creator.
