At the 2025 American Music Awards held on May 26, R&B superstar SZA took a special moment during her acceptance speech to recognize Twitch star Kai Cenat and his innovative program, Streamer University. After being awarded Favorite Female R&B Artist, SZA warmly urged the audience to support Cenat’s new streaming education initiative.
Earlier in the evening, Kai Cenat introduced SZA’s nomination and shared a quick hug with her on stage. As he was leaving the stage, SZA encouraged him directly, saying, “Tell them about Streamer University. Congrats to Kai!” This shoutout brought significant attention to the program and highlighted Cenat’s growing influence beyond streaming.
Earlier this month, Kai Cenat officially opened enrollment for Streamer University, describing it as a unique platform where “chaos is encouraged and content is king.” To build excitement, Cenat sent out creative, Harry Potter-style acceptance letters to the first class of streamers who were invited to join this pioneering online university.
Streamer University aims to teach aspiring streamers how to grow their channels and succeed in the competitive world of live streaming. Cenat has positioned the program as a fun but serious educational experience, blending entertainment with valuable lessons on content creation and audience engagement.
SZA’s shoutout at the AMAs comes at an important time for Cenat, who has rapidly risen as a leading figure in streaming and online entertainment. Her support shows growing recognition of the streaming community in mainstream music and culture.
Currently, SZA is on her Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar, continuing her series of concerts, with the next stop in Glendale, Arizona, on May 27.
This moment at the AMAs not only celebrated SZA’s success but also helped shine a spotlight on one of the most exciting new ventures in the streaming world — Kai Cenat’s Streamer University.
