Kai Cenat Explains Why He Refuses Payments For BET Awards Appearance (DETAIL)

Twitch star Kai Cenat recently opened up about why he turned down payment for attending the 2025 BET Awards. Despite gaining major mainstream attention and sharing the stage with stars like Kevin Hart and Druski, Kai said he prefers not to get paid for events like this.

According to him, accepting money often comes with expectations to speak positively, which can compromise his authenticity.

He emphasized that taking money can limit your ability to be honest, saying it creates pressure to push a narrative. At the BET Awards, Kai was given full backstage access—thanks to Hart’s insistence—and even streamed the event live.

This isn’t his first major appearance either—he also attended the 2025 Grammys and connected with artists like Billie Eilish and Jay Z.