This disastrous event shows the power of social media and how dangerous it can be if not controlled, especially for young people. Social media use is directly linked to unrest, political violence, and domestic terrorism. Just look what happened here — police officers attacked, public property damaged, and civilians injured, all for the chance to see a social media star up close. Cenat absolutely should be held accountable.
Would the police have responded so harshly and violently if a white social media star had been hosting this event? Cenat is one of the most popular African-American streamers, with a record-breaking number of subscribers on Twitch. Police in the US are known for racial profiling and police brutality against Black people and the reaction to this event is suspect, to say the least.