Inside Kai Cenat’s Expensive Georgia House Where a Prank Fireworks Explosion Blew Up on Twitch

At just 22 years old, Twitch sensation Kai Cenat is not only a vlogging sensation with over 9 million YouTube subscribers but also a homeowner of a stunning mansion in Marietta, Georgia. Originally from New York City, Cenat’s journey from childhood struggles to becoming a digital mogul is reflected in his luxurious property, valued at between $2.5 and $2.7 million.

But many recently thought the content creator had set his room of fire in what turned out to be a prank. Cenat later confessed the fireworks prank also got him kicked off of Twitch.

Did Kai Almost Burn Down His New House?

Earlier this month, popular Cenat and fellow content creator MrBeast teamed up for a livestream that finished off with actual fireworks. Davis, a fellow streamer, set off fireworks inside what viewers thought was Kai’s room, which appeared to catch fire. But it was all just a prank and not really Cenat’s room.

His rise to fame has an origins story rooted in struggle. Growing up, Cenat and his family faced significant financial hardships, moving through various shelters in New York City. Despite these challenges, Cenat’s determination and creativity propelled him to success. In his mind, his outlet would be social media, creating his first video on YouTube in 2018 while still a teen. His initial popularity on YouTube laid the groundwork, but it was his switch to Twitch streaming in February 2021 that truly catapulted his career, Business Insider reports.

Today he is known for his live streams and comedy-based content , and his live streams have attracted a wide array of a-Listers, from Nicki Minaj to Lil Baby to Drake. Most recently Kevin Hart dropped in with Druski to live stream on Cenat’s platform and the trio reportedly broke Twitch viewer records.

By July 2023, he had amassed 7.5 million subscribers across two YouTube accounts and 6.4 million Twitch followers. As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, he has 12,061,124 views on Twitch, with a daily average of 41,272 people watching, according to the data analytics website Social Blade that does daily updates.

Those eyeballs translate into cold hard cash. In 2024,  while many Gen Z’s are worried about paying back college debt, he is a businessman running his digital empire and sitting on an estimated net worth of $14 million. Cenat’s suburban Atlanta mansion is a fruit of his labor.

He purchased the Georgia home in 2022 for $2.4 million, and it spans 8,000 square feet and sits on 4 acres of land, according to Celebrities Homes Instagram page.

The property offers views of both the Appalachian foothills and the cityscape, blending natural beauty with urban convenience. The European-style estate includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms, a grand living room with 20-foot ceilings, and limestone floors throughout. It also features four fireplaces and a rooftop deck with Italian railing. A heated swimming pool with a waterfall, a hot tub, abundant nature trails, a stone fountain, and a four-car garage help round out the amenities.

Designed for both everyday living and entertainment, the home features a game area, a bar, a wine room, and a state-of-the-art theater. Cenat frequently shows off the elegant white furniture and modern design of his home through house tours and livestreams. The outdoor space creates a serene oasis with its pool and waterfall. The combination of luxury and functionality makes this mansion a central part of Cenat’s flashy lifestyle.

His mansion, according to Home & Texture, also serves as a content creation hub. Regularly streaming and recording videos from his home, Cenat has turned his residence into a backdrop for his engaging content. His ability to host high-profile celebrities like Lil Baby, Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage has further boosted his popularity, making his home a central feature of his online persona.

While his Georgia mansion is a significant part of his lifestyle, Cenat maintains strong ties to New York. He owns an apartment and a penthouse in the city, both of which serve as additional locations for his streams and content creation.

As a content creator, one of his innovative approaches to streaming includes ambitious projects like his monthlong “subathon” in February 2023, where he streamed almost 24 hours a day for 30 days straight that broke the internet.

This marathon session set a new record for the most concurrent subscribers on a Twitch channel, with his subscriber count surpassing 300,000.

With only four years in this business, the winner of the Streamer of the Year award at The Streamy Awards 2023 is not only redefining entertainment and how to capitalize on one’s personality, but he’s investing in his own real estate portfolio.