Kai Cenat has never hidden his love for NBA YoungBoy, but a recent concert moment showed just how deep the admiration runs.
In footage circulating online, the Twitch star was spotted in the crowd gazing up at the rapper performing "Heart & Soul" on his MASA (Make America Slime Again) Tour.
As YoungBoy's lyrics filled the arena, Cenat's eyes welled up and, eventually, a tear rolled down his cheek.
The clip instantly went viral, with fans praising the authenticity of Cenat's reaction. For many, it stamped the emotional connection YoungBoy has forged with his listeners, which has been on full display during his current tour.
Another viral moment from the tour captured a group of young men in the stands passionately rapping along. People on social media compared the clip to the scene in The Lion King where Scar rallies the hyenas during the "Be Prepared" number.
YoungBoy's passionate fanbase has also caught the attention of Nicki Minaj.
During a recent Instagram Live session, Nicki asked, "What is it about NBA YoungBoy that was able to garner that level of hardcore, diehard, unwavering support? That's without getting help from a lot of the mainstream outlets—let's just call a thing and thing."
The "Chun-Li" rapper then compared YoungBoy fans to the infamous Barbz and their intense dedication to their beloved artist.
"You know how my fans act with me and it feels more like a family, a camaraderie," she said. "They don't play about me and I don't play about them—and people are always trying to figure it out."
