Lil Tjay Calls Out Adin Ross & Kai Cenat Over Alleged Exploitative Behavior
Lil Tjay has recently directed some strong accusations toward popular streamers Adin Ross and Kai Cenat, labeling them as opportunistic and, in Ross’ case, even “racist.” This comes in the wake of a controversial appearance by Kodak Black on Cenat’s Twitch livestream, which sparked widespread concern among viewers.
Kodak Black was featured on Cenat’s 30-day “Mafiathon 2” event on November 4, where he exhibited erratic behavior, including appearing to pop pills and act incoherently. This raised alarms among fans and critics alike, with many questioning the ethical boundaries of such streaming content.
Lil Tjay Speaks Out
Reacting to the footage, Lil Tjay posted on Instagram, sharing a picture of Cenat and expressing his disapproval: “I fake hate this kid him and [Adin] the biggest d riders in life,” he wrote. He followed this with a video where he expounded on his perspective, pointing fingers at both Ross and Cenat for their alleged exploitation of hip-hop culture.
“I told Adin he a culture vulture, he told me I’m on Percs. I don’t take Percs. I don’t take drugs,” Tjay said. “I might sip lean a little now and then. Actually less than you. Fucking racist n-gga. I look like I take Percs ‘cause I’m Black, right? I know.”
Lil Tjay’s comments went further to critique how non-Black figures in the media space leverage their positions. “He just grind his way to the top using that little face card he got and use n-ggas. Y’all n-ggas better stay woke. N-ggas use everybody. They only fuck with the top notch n-ggas ‘cause they using n-ggas,” he added.
Defending Kodak Black
Tjay also defended Kodak’s unconventional behavior on the stream, emphasizing that it shouldn’t be misconstrued as mere antics. “Stop looking at Yak like he’s a weirdo,” he urged. “No, sometimes that’s how rappers act. That’s how we act, that’s how we get. This shit the one lane where hood n-ggas get to make they bread and put on for other hood n-ggas.”
Concerns Over Kodak’s Livestream Appearance
Kodak’s appearance was riddled with eyebrow-raising moments. He was seen attempting a “trickshot” with a pill, which led to him collapsing on the floor, leaving both Cenat and his audience visibly alarmed. At another point, Kodak, drenched in sweat and visibly disoriented, conversed with the Twitch chat while removing his shirt.
In response to the public outcry, Kodak posted a chaotic Instagram Live, defending his actions. “Y’all be on shrooms, acid, all types of stupid ass shit. But I take one Perc and y’all be so fucking butt-hurt,” he vented. “If a muthafucka needed help, y’all don’t think that I know that? Y’all don’t think Kai knew that I needed help?”
The Culture Vulture Debate
Lil Tjay’s statements touch on a broader debate about cultural appropriation and exploitation in the streaming industry. Influencers like Adin Ross and Kai Cenat have built careers by engaging with hip-hop culture, but criticisms about whether this engagement crosses into exploitation remain a heated topic.
While Ross has yet to address Tjay’s specific accusations, the conversation underscores the complex dynamics between mainstream influencers and the hip-hop community they often draw from. For many artists, the line between appreciation and appropriation can become blurred, sparking these kinds of public confrontations.
As the conversation unfolds, it’s clear that the relationship between hip-hop culture and streaming personalities remains fraught with tension—a reminder that the fight for respect and authenticity continues in all facets of entertainment.
