When Two Generations Collide at the BET Awards—and Turn a Viral Slip Into a Brand Play
📍 LOS ANGELES, CA |
What started as a hallway hiccup turned into a moment of mutual respect—and marketing genius.
During a live stream at the 2025 BET Awards, viral streamer and cultural figure Kai Cenat ran into rapper Wale—but didn’t recognize him on sight. “Wally? What he do?” Kai asked his chat, sparking instant reactions online.
Shortly after, Wale approached Kai in the theater to clear the air:
“That shit making me look crazy now… we’ll talk later,” he told him in a calm but pointed exchange.
But rather than fueling drama, Wale turned the situation on its head.
💡 From Shade to Strategy
The D.C. native posted the clip with a slick Nintendo Switch 2 ad overlay, writing:
“Y’all not on Smash fr @KaiCenat #ad”
The move not only capitalized on the viral buzz—it teased Wale’s upcoming album rollout and a Spotify-sponsored collab dropping this Friday.
🎙 Kai Responds with Respect
Today, June 13, Kai responded live on stream:
“I hope Wale didn’t take it personal. I was like 9 when ‘Lotus Flower Bomb’ came out. That’s a classic.”
He even played the song live, giving Wale his flowers—literally and digitally.
🎬 TL;DR:
- Kai Cenat unknowingly disrespected Wale during a BET Awards stream.
- Wale called it out—but flipped the moment into a genius promo.
- Kai responded humbly, paying homage to Wale’s legacy.
- No beef here—just two Black creators from different lanes crossing paths and making magic.
Stay tapped in. 🎥💬 #BlackTheRapiiApproved #KaiCenat #Wale #BETAwards2025 #BlackExcellence #TheNewClass
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