Kai Cenat Arrested After Union Square Giveaway Chaos—Charges, Viral Footage, and What Happens Next

Update: Social-media star Kai Cenat is once again at the center of online chatter after videos showing fellow AMP member Duke Dennis being taken into custody at San Antonio’s Shops at Rivercenter went viral over the weekend. Although search interest in “Kai Cenat arrested” spiked overnight, police records confirm that Cenat himself was not charged; the only streamer booked was Dennis, who now faces counts of criminal trespass and evading arrest. Eyewitness clips circulated on X (formerly Twitter) show Cenat filming from an upper level as officers handcuffed Dennis, 31, after a late-night hide-and-seek session allegedly staged for content. Mall security had ordered the group to leave once the complex closed, but, according to San Antonio police, Dennis refused, sparked a brief foot chase, and was arrested without serious injury. A second, unidentified individual was detained for allegedly shoving an officer during the scuffle. Cenat’s name trended because of his proximity to the arrest and because fans recalled his own run-in with law enforcement during the Union Square giveaway that devolved into chaos in 2023. In that incident, New York City police charged the Twitch sensation with first-degree rioting and inciting a riot before releasing him on a desk-appearance ticket. Those charges are still pending in Manhattan Criminal Court, with the next hearing reportedly set for later this year. Neither Cenat nor Dennis has issued a formal statement, but Dennis posted an Instagram Story Sunday that read, “Officially on vacation, need suggestions on where to go… see y’all later,” implying a brief hiatus. AMP’s management has not responded to interview requests, and Rivercenter representatives declined to clarify potential civil bans. Social media reaction • Fans flooded Cenat’s Twitch chat asking whether the “Rizz God” had been jailed again. Moderate-level moderators quickly shut down the rumor, and clips of Cenat streaming the following day further debunked the claim. • Critics argued that the stunt illustrates a broader pattern of online creators pushing physical boundaries for viral content—echoing the discourse that followed last year’s Union Square melee. • Other streamers, including IShowSpeed and Adin Ross, tweeted supportive messages, urging viewers to “wait for the facts.” What happens next Dennis was released Sunday on a $3,500 bond, according to Bexar County Jail records. His arraignment is scheduled for August 20 in County Criminal Court No. 4. If convicted, he could face up to one year in jail on the trespass charge and a separate penalty for evading arrest under Texas law. Cenat, meanwhile, continues to stream daily to more than 10 million followers across Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. Legal analysts note that while he was not arrested in San Antonio, any violation of bail conditions tied to the ongoing New York riot case—such as new criminal charges—could complicate future hearings. For now, however, the 23-year-old remains free and focused on upcoming collaborations teasing AMP’s “Summer Finale” IRL broadcast. Key takeaways for viewers • Kai Cenat was not arrested in San Antonio; Duke Dennis was. • Dennis faces criminal trespass and evading arrest charges; next court date is Aug. 20. • Cenat’s 2023 Union Square riot case is still active and contributes to confusion whenever his name surfaces in police reports. Fans should monitor official court dockets—or the streamers’ own social channels—for verified updates rather than relying on viral clips that may lack context.