On a rare day off from his typical shenanigans — cosplaying a therapy session with Kim Kardashian, constructing words in a spelling bee with Mariah Carey, singing old tunes with the Jonas Brothers — Kai Cenat scrolled on a computer in the world’s most recognizable basement bedroom.
Foam cushioning protruded from the side of his tattered leather chair, which was fastened together by tape. A customized Batman action figure and a can of whipped cream sat on a countertop. The cheetah-print carpet was uneven with dents.
Cenat, 23, knows that these surroundings would need a refurbishing to match the rest of his multimillion-dollar home’s sleek aesthetic. Guests must check in with a security guard, and the backyard has a basketball court and sprawling views of the Georgia mountains.
But downstairs, Cenat (pronounced seh-NAT) embraces the flaws. Each imperfection reminds him of a moment he shared in real time with a giant online audience.
“I try not to touch my room too much because it’s just memories,” Cenat said. An arcade machine and a Spider-Man villain’s mask decorated the space. The dark-brown patches of carpet? Blame the indoor fireworks. “This is where stuff goes crazy. All the stains on the floor happened on stream, so I look at them as trophies.”
For an internet-obsessed generation, Cenat’s bedroom is its version of Lorne Michaels’s Studio 8H or Oprah Winfrey’s beige sectional couch.
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