Kai Cenat moved to tears after surpassing xQc as Twitch’s second most-subbed streamer

Following months of anticipation, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has finally surpassed xQc as the platform’s second most-subbed streamer.

Kai Cenat’s career has seen some significant milestones over the last few months. Growing hisstreaming presencerapidly, the content creator has curateda legion of passionate followersacross his social media profiles.

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The streamer has been close behind Félix ‘xQc’ Lengyel when it comes to subs and now, Cenat has added a new landmark achievement to his career.

He has officially surpassed xQc on Twitch, sharing a celebratory moment with his followers.

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Kai Cenat calls his mom after reaching Twitch milestone over xQc

After having celebrated hisprevious achievementswith his brother, Cenat kept the celebrations close to home, as he called his mom to share the moment.

“Hold on my mom’s calling me,” Cenat said in excitement. Cenat’s mom answered swiftly: “Congratulations son! You’re number one.”

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“You’re number one…I kept hearing my notifications and when I looked you was like 79,” his mom explained to a visibly tearful Cenat.

“I love you so much. Babe I’m so proud of you, you’re number one and you’re my son. And I’m so happy to be your mom and I just want to let the world know that you’ve been working hard like for a long time.”

With Cenat moved to tears, his mom continued to emphasize that “my son works harder, he’s a grinder. Every day, every night and he gives me the world.”

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