“But that's just awful”: xQc accuses Kai Cenat of intentionally ignoring Adin Ross

On July 13, a brief snippet from Felix “xQc” Lengyel’s stream exploded in popularity after being shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @AdinReports. In the clip, xQc provided what many are labeling his “raw reaction” to rumors that Kai Cenat was deliberately avoiding Adin Ross.

His words were blunt:"But that's just awful, man. I don't, well, Adin, I don't know how you deal with that s**t. I'm not going to lie. I wouldn't be able to deal with that. I hate that."It didn’t take long for the video to catch fire, with fans parsing every word and tone for secret significance. Was this an off-hand remark, or was xQc covertly picking a side?

A History of Silent Friction?

The incident wasn’t limited to a single clip. xQc responded to a fan comment about his relationship with Kai Cenat during his July 14 livestream.

The streamer admitted that he and Kai weren’t tight like they used to be, bluntly stating ‘Kai doesn’t f**k with him.’

While no particular events were cited, xQc’s comment does confirm what numerous fans had been gossiping for months. An unsaid rift could be forming between two of Twitch and Kick’s most significant streamers.

Is There a Cold War Between Top Streamers?

Adin Ross, a divisive but powerful force in his own right, has been largely silent about this one, although his supporters are stoking the plot that Kai has been publicly “ghosting” him.

Deliberate or miscommunication, the internet has already taken sides.For his part, xQc’s surprise response moves him nearer Adin in this equation, even if inadvertently. His emotional candor has attracted commendation from some and cynicism from others, particularly those supporting Kai Cenat’s silence.

What This Drama Says About Streamer Culture

In the high-stakes, high-visibility world of livestreaming, silence is even louder. The episode encapsulates a more general trend of how private friendships between artists are becoming public pablum, frequently controlled by what remains unmentioned.Kai Cenat hasn’t replied. If history is any guide, these pressures are likely to reemerge in increasingly public and theatrical manners.