What Led to the Feud Between Lil Tjay and Kai Cenat? Rapper Speaks Out

Over the weekend, Lil Tjay took to social media to address his ongoing feud with Kai Cenat, expressing concerns about some of Cenat’s associations, which many fans interpreted as a subtle reference to A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Tjay also joked that the stress he was feeling might be tied to personal connections.

The conflict gained more attention after DJ Akademiks shared a video on Instagram showing the tension between the two, sparking mixed reactions from fans. Many questioned why Tjay seemed focused on Cenat’s connections, with some calling the feud unnecessary or overblown. This isn’t the first time Tjay has publicly addressed such issues; last year, he criticized Cenat and Adin Ross for what he described as exploiting hip-hop culture by featuring artists on their streams.

 

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Following the initial posts, Tjay released follow-up videos to clarify his perspective, addressing misconceptions about his lifestyle and challenging assumptions linked to his race. The situation escalated further when Kai Cenat responded during a live show, expressing surprise at Tjay’s comments. He pointed out that they both live in the same borough, suggesting the disagreement might be overblown.

In his response, Cenat said, “I genuinely be minding my business then someway, somehow, I get dragged into somewhere every single time… I’mma just go ahead and think that a song or an album or something is about to drop. Tjay, it’s unfortunate that you didn’t even like text me or nothing… I don’t even remember you having a problem with me so you saying that was like ‘Damn, ni**a’… We from the same borough.”

The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between mainstream streaming personalities and artists navigating the public eye, and how quickly online interactions can capture widespread attention and spark discussion.

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