Kai Cenat Faces Backlash After Magician's Hanging Prank on Livestream

During a Twitch subathon, magician Max Major staged a controversial fake hanging, prompting widespread criticism and emotional responses online.

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat was shocked during his Mafiathon 2 livestream when magician Max Major staged a fake hanging as part of a prank.
Major's stunt involved Cenat pulling a red handle, which triggered the appearance of a hanging, leaving Cenat and his crew visibly distressed.
Major later revealed the act was an elaborate prank designed to make Cenat choose the 'wrong' option, sparking outrage among viewers.
Critics condemned the prank as insensitive, with many pointing out the harmful implications of simulating suicide on a platform with a large and diverse audience.
Cenat expressed frustration with Major, calling the magician's refusal to clarify the situation on-stream 'selfish' and announcing a ban on magicians in future streams.