Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat is being sued by a man who claims he was assaulted by Cenat’s security personnel in 2025. The lawsuit names the Twitch streamer, his bodyguard, and Cenat’s talent agency as defendants in connection with an incident at a Dominican Day celebration.
Kai Cenat easily stands as one of the most popular creators in the streaming industry with millions of followers. Cenat has more than 20 million followers on Twitch, and became the first streamer on the platform to pass 1 million subscribers. The streamer’s overwhelming popularity on Twitch has even led to recognition from major games and brands, including Kai Cenat receiving his own Fortnite skin in September 2025 as part of the game’s “Icon Series.” Now, however, Kai Cenat has found himself at the center of a lawsuit alleging physical assault from a member of his security detail.
Kai Cenat and His Talent Agency Are Being Sued
Bronx resident Dustin Batista filed the lawsuit with the Bronx County Supreme Court in June 2026, regarding an incident that allegedly took place in July 2025. The lawsuit alleges that Cenat’s personal bodyguard, Lamont Gilbert, “struck, punched, and assaulted” Batista while attending a Dominican Day parade being held in the Bronx, claiming that Gilbert used excessive force. Batista claims that the incident not only caused him multiple physical injuries, but also resulted in medical expenses, lost earnings, and a “reduced enjoyment of life.” The legal complaint against the Twitch streamer does not specify how much money Batista is seeking, suing for compensatory damages, legal costs, and more.
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Cenat and Lamont Gilbert are not the only parties named in the assault lawsuit. Batista named Night, Inc., the talent agency that manages Kai Cenat’s streaming activities, as one of the defendants in the case, suggesting that the company should be held liable for its selection of security personnel. The suit also names the security contractor that provided Gilbert as security for the event, seeking to hold the company liable for the actions of its employee. The organization’s name was not provided within the initial legal complaint, with Batista planning to amend the lawsuit once the identity of the firm is discovered.
Kai Cenat’s new legal troubles come as the content creator has stepped away from regular content creation in 2026. Cenat confirmed in January that he would be taking an extended break from regular livestreams, following the conclusion of the wildly successful Mafiathon 3. The break was said to be focused on Kai Cenat launching his own clothing brand, teasing the Vivet line, which he said was inspired by a trip to Italy. Cenat also launched the second iteration of his popular Streamer University event in July 2026, with a third event being planned for a European location.
Cenat is far from the first streamer to find himself embroiled in legal disputes, both with other streamers and local governments. Mizkif has been at the center of a major legal battle within the streaming community, suing both Emiru and Asmongold for what he alleges to be false claims of sexual assault that have damaged his reputation. Controversial Twitch streamer Johnny Somali was even imprisoned in South Korea after being arrested for multiple criminal counts including “special acts of sexual violence” and “obstruction of business.” Kai Cenat’s new legal dispute could prove to be a major dilemma for one of Twitch’s biggest talents.
Source: Dexerto