Kai Cenat Crowns DDG MVP of Streamer University Amid Breakout Twitch Milestone and Ongoing Controversy

Kai Cenat officially wrapped his weekend-long content marathon, Streamer University, on May 25 with a closing ceremony at the University of Akron. The final night of the event featured a series of awards recognizing standout participants, and one of the biggest moments came when Cenat named streamer and rapper DDG the MVP.

DDG, who participated in a class on how to win internet beef, drew praise for both his entertaining contributions and his breakout success on Twitch during the weekend. He averaged over 100,000 live viewers for the first time in his streaming career, marking a personal milestone and elevating his profile among both fans and fellow creators.

When accepting the award, DDG expressed gratitude to Kai Cenat for “always seeing the good in him,” and thanked Cenat’s dedicated fanbase, known as The Mafia. “I’ve never averaged anywhere close to these numbers,” he said while reflecting on the moment. “This means a lot.”

The event brought together more than 100 creators from across the internet for a first-of-its-kind boot camp and content marathon, and while DDG stood out as a major figure, his involvement wasn’t without controversy. His appearance came amid ongoing legal drama tied to abuse allegations from his ex-girlfriend, singer and actress Halle Bailey. Bailey, who shares a child with DDG, accused him of physical and emotional abuse and was granted a temporary restraining order. She is currently seeking sole custody of their son. DDG has denied the allegations and stated that he is actively fighting to be involved in his child’s life.

Despite the personal challenges, the response to DDG’s MVP win was largely positive across social media platforms. Some fans debated whether internet comedian FunnyMike should have received the award instead, but many agreed that DDG’s performance and impact during the event were undeniable.

With Streamer University concluded, DDG returns to his regular content schedule with a major Twitch achievement under his belt and a high-profile endorsement from one of the platform’s biggest stars. Whether the momentum from the weekend will shift public perception remains uncertain, but DDG’s presence continues to be felt in both the streaming and music worlds.