“Ray, out! Close the door!”: Kai Cenat removes Ray J from Mafiathon 3 stream after controversial ‘new Diddy’ statement

Celebrity guest Mika Aki is closing street performances for Mafiathon 3's subathon, with an unprecedented help giveaway to the starving and homeless. Still, nothing has captivated online communities like an odd incident that happened recently.

On 2nd September, Cenat had to cut off a rant by Ray J in an attempt to keep the stream's mood calm. The 44-year-old was hurling insults and was on the edge of "going off" after a comment he made about being the “new Diddy,” which could have led to a serious controversy.

The conversation that crossed the line

Cenat's stream began to get out of hand once a 59-second clip snapped off a segment where the incident occurred. The clip instantly made rounds on Reddit and X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, inviting a slew of ridicule as well as criticism from stream viewers. It all started with an offhand comment from a streamer named Ray on Twitch who was simply trying to spark a bit of casual conversation. Asking Jay if he’d ever been to a “Diddy party” quickly became the meme that people latched onto, but nothing was going to prepare Cenat for the reply: 'Did you go to a Diddy party, bro?') What? I went to the Diddy party? I am the new Diddy. Hell yeah! I'm the new Diddy... I'm talking about it, like...

swear to god... free Puff, n**a! Free Puffy, n*a. Shout out to Kai, I love you, n**a. I got a new show with... it's called..."

How Kai Cenat Handled the Situation

Seeing everything unfold, Cenat’s first thought was to cut the stream and get Ray J off the set immediately: "What?! Oh, no! No! No! No! Out. Out. Out. Out. Out. Out. Out. Out, Ray J! Out! If I see you in this house again, it's going to be a problem. Out. Out! Ray, out! Ray, out! Out! Out! Close the door!"The clip gives a good picture of Cenat trying to set limits, and with his subathon, he has the attention of millions.

Ray’s History of Crossing Lines With Cenat

Viral videos like this are nothing new when it comes to Ray J and Cenat. In April 2025, a short clip of viral social media footage had Ray J suggesting a “sleepover livestream” with Cenat. Cenat didn’t like the idea, and responded with: “You can’t be saying s**t like that!” The latest incident adds to the ongoing list of a larger-than-life Ray J persona attempting to drown out Cenat’s disciplined attempts to keep a leash on his streams.

Fans React on the Situation

The fan reaction has been immediate and polarized. Some have come to Cenat’s defense for his swift shutdown of the comments, crediting his quick reactions for halting a wildfire of controversy during the marathon. Others posit that Ray J’s remarks, while certainly in poor taste, were more ridiculous than offensive and that Cenat’s reaction was a bit much in the heat of the moment. “I think Kai did everything right. You simply cannot joke like that on Twitch with millions of people watching,” one X user wrote.

Another replied, “Ray J was simply being Ray J, he always has to say something outrageous. Kai should have just ignored it and laughed.” Amid all the controversy, Mafiathon 3 stands to become one of the year’s most exciting live events, particularly with Cenat continuing to roll out surprise appearances from notable guests. The Ray J incident, while certainly a distraction, has helped generate conversation and with conversation comes more viewers.