A fun-filled game at Streamer University turned alarming when a student suffered an eye injury from an Orbeez gun, forcing Twitch star Kai Cenat to pause the chaotic event and rush to the hospital. Held at the University of Akron from May 22 to May 25, 2025, Streamer University aimed to mentor aspiring content creators. Still, it spiraled into controversy after the incident, raising serious questions about safety, oversight, and the feasibility of running a high-energy influencer bootcamp on a college campus.
Streamer University, a bold three-day experiment by Kai Cenat, brought together 120 handpicked creators from over a million applicants for an immersive crash course in streaming, audience engagement, and monetization. Hosted in dorms and lecture halls at the University of Akron, the event featured prominent influencers like Duke Dennis, DDG, and AMP Agent 00 as “professors,” teaching classes on branding, content creation, and navigating the digital world.
The program, live-streamed on Twitch, was billed as a mix of education and entertainment, with a chaotic, content-driven atmosphere that mirrored Kai’s high-energy style. However, on the final day, May 25, 2025, a game involving Orbeez guns, gel blasters that shoot water-absorbing pellets, went too far, resulting in a female student’s eye injury.
The incident unfolded during a student-organized “war” with Orbeez guns, which escalated quickly. According to clips from AMP Agent 00’s livestream, captured around the 1:29:51 mark, the injured student spoke directly about the ordeal:
“Somebody shot me in the eye with a BB gun. It is really watery. I showed it to Kai, too. I’m protecting him.”
Later, she provided a more detailed account:
“It was like scary red, like I’ve never seen my eyes so red, and it looks so blurry and like it looks nasty, you know, it’s kind of scared. I couldn’t even open it. Also, I ripped my eyelashes off, it was frustrating.”
Her distress was palpable as she described the pain:
“I was sitting downstairs and I took the ice off, it really started like hurting, you know, it’s like I’m scared.”
She expressed hope for recovery, saying,
“Hopefully this can get all cleared up,”
But also addressed potential backlash:
“I’m just a bully, okay, and I wish we can move past this, please. I don’t want people coming at me like all that sucks. I’m not that kind of person.”
As the dean of Streamer University, Kai Cenat responded swiftly during a livestream, visibly frustrated but focused on addressing the situation.
“Everybody, if you are on campus, bro, I had a spark laugh on my phone. Relax, everybody, clean. Everybody, because somebody got hurt,”
He said.
“I’m on my way to the hospital, and all I’m asking for y’all is to clean because everybody is not being considerate. Please, if you come together and just clean, that’s all.”
His words reflected a mix of urgency and responsibility, as he prioritized the injured student’s well-being by heading to the hospital. Social media posts, including one from @scubaryan_on May 25, 2025, confirmed Kai’s actions:
“Kai Cenat told everyone at Streamer University to stop messing around after someone got an eye injury due to an Orbeez, he’s now heading to the Hospital to deal with the situation ”
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The injury was reportedly linked to 16-year-old streamer Rakai, who allegedly initiated the Orbeez gunfight, leading to his expulsion from the program. Clips circulating online showed Rakai emotionally pleading to stay, but Kai enforced the decision, citing rule-breaking.
“Rakai started a water gun fight on the school premises and is accused of being the mastermind behind two fights amongst other students,”
According to social media reports. The incident wasn’t isolated, as Streamer University faced multiple controversies, including unauthorized dorm parties and alleged theft. One report detailed AMP Agent 00 confronting students for taking his belongings, while another student, Caiuwus, considered dropping out due to bullying, highlighting the event’s chaotic undercurrents.
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Kai interacted directly with the injured student, asking for her Twitch name and offering support.
“I talked to him and then he asked me what my Twitch name was,”
She said.
“And then he says something like I let them know that you went live or you’re going live.”
This gesture showed Kai’s commitment to supporting his students’ streaming careers amid the crisis. However, no public updates have been shared on the student’s recovery, and her identity remains undisclosed, likely to protect her privacy.
The incident has sparked debate about Streamer University’s future, though Kai has not announced plans to shut it down. His vision was ambitious: a free, all-inclusive program where “chaos is encouraged and content is king,” as he stated in his opening address. The orientation stream alone drew over 10 million views, showcasing the event’s massive appeal.
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Yet, the eye injury and related controversies, including fights and property damage, expose the risks of such an unstructured approach. Running a university-style program requires more than viral fame, and Kai’s leap from a Twitch star with 17.3 million followers to an educator revealed significant challenges. Not everything is for everyone, and being a top influencer doesn’t equate to mastering the logistics of managing 120 young creators in a high-stakes setting overnight.
The Orbeez gun incident underscores the need for stricter safety protocols, especially for activities with potential for harm. While the event’s chaotic vibe fueled viral content, it also created an environment where boundaries were blurred, leading to real consequences. Kai’s passion for mentoring is undeniable, but organizing an event of this scale demands expertise in crowd control, safety measures, and conflict resolution, areas where Streamer University fell short. The injury serves as a cautionary tale: blending education with entertainment is a bold idea, but without careful planning, it risks turning creativity into chaos.
For aspiring creators, Streamer University offered a rare chance to learn from industry leaders, but it also highlighted the complexities of translating online success into real-world leadership. Kai’s influence, recognized in Rolling Stone’s 2023 list of top creators, is undeniable, but the incident suggests he may need to rethink his approach for future iterations. As the streaming world watches, the hope is that lessons from this event will lead to a safer, more structured platform for nurturing the next generation of creators.
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