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It’s a moment that everyGrand Theft Autofan has dreamt of, speaking to Carl “CJ” Johnson himself. For Twitch superstar Kai Cenat, this became a reality when he connected with the iconic voice actor behind CJ. During their conversation, Chris Bellard recreated the iconic line, “Ah sh*t, here we go again.”

An in-game screenhsot of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

As you’d expect, everyone went wild, not just Kai but the entire internet. Social media immediately exploded as fans celebrated the nostalgic moment that brought back memories of one of gaming’s most beloved characters. This was a full-circle moment for millions of GTA fans.

Kai Cenat Has Given Us So Many Amazing Moments This Year

Kai Cenat’s rise on Twitch has had some record-breaking moments, big name celeb appearances, and record-breaking live streams. His 2024 achievements alone have been crazy.

Kai Cenat reacts to being nominated for ‘Best Marathon Stream’ during his marathon stream. ‼️😭pic.twitter.com/PlE6HDSSrH

An image of Kai Cenat

Cenat’s journey to success has been loved because of its authenticity. It’s further exemplified by his reverence for gaming culture. It’s this combination ofauthenticity and high-energy entertainmentthat makes Kai such a huge part of current pop culture.

Kai Cenat’s Wholesome Reaction to a VTuber Beating Him as Most Subscribed Streamer is Why We Will Always Respect Him

In his most recent Mafiathon 2 event which runs through all of November, he called up Young Maylay. Maylay is best known for his portrayal of Carl “CJ” Johnson in GTA: San Andreas. After getting him on the phone, Kai asked him to recreate the infamous line from the game.

Kai Cenat spoke to CJ from GTA and got him to say the famous line 😭‼️pic.twitter.com/qFbQ6jD1AU

Kai Cenat’s Wholesome Reaction to a VTuber Beating Him as Most Subscribed Streamer is Why We Will Always Respect Him

While some fans joked that Cenat’s chat with CJ was “healing their childhoods,” others marveled at how naturally Young Maylay slipped back into the role. Social media erupted with memes and reactions.

Kai Cenat has officially broken the record for most subs EVER on Twitchpic.twitter.com/yMNELmIncm

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The Twitch Superstar Was Almost Poached By Kick

2024 has been a year of monumental decisions and achievements for Cenat. Earlier this year, the streamer revealed he had turned down a staggering $60 million offer from Kick, a competing streaming platform.

Kai Cenat has revealed that during the first Mafiathon he was offered $60M by KICK to stream the first half of the marathon on there and announced he officially signed with them, he declined the offer to stick with Twitch.pic.twitter.com/03uK14OFP7

Adam Silver Announces 1st Pick of 2025 NBA Draft: Kai Cenat Shows up Like a Mafia Boss and Got What He Desperately Wanted at Knicks vs Celtics

According to Cenat, Kick offered the lucrative contract to host part of his previous Mafiathon event on their platform. Despitethe eye-watering sum, Cenat chose to remain on Twitch, a decision he credited to personal reflection and prayer.

Adam Silver Announces 1st Pick of 2025 NBA Draft: Kai Cenat Shows up Like a Mafia Boss and Got What He Desperately Wanted at Knicks vs Celtics

In addition to his record-breaking feats, Cenat has also demonstrated his dedication to giving back. His Mafiathon 2 event, which will run throughout November, commits 20% of its revenue to building schools in Nigeria.

Kai Cenat started crying after realizing Rockstar Games follows him and even DM’d him to come to a private event at Twitch Con 😭https://t.co/jW6lFrvOfs

What do you think of Kai’s success over the last year? Let us know in the comments!

Daniel Royte

Gaming Writer

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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you’re able to also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.

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