The 2025 Streamer Awards delivered major wins and viral moments. IShowSpeed took home the night’s biggest honor, Streamer of the Yr, while Kai Cenat dominated with 4 wins out of his five nominations. But despite the night’s success, several controversial moments stole the highlight and had the web buzzing, including India Love being escorted out of the event.
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India Love Escorted Out Of Streamer Awards
On Saturday night, India Love’s unplanned appearance onstage became the night’s most talked-about moment. Moments after FaZe Adapt won ‘Breakout Streamer of the Yr’, India walked up and grabbed the mic. In a really Ye-like interruption, she congratulated Adapt but insisted the award must have gone to Rakai or DDG as an alternative. Her comments were met with loud boos, and India later revealed she was even escorted out of the venue. In a follow-up clip, India explained her decision, saying she didn’t just like the energy after Rakai lost and felt the vibe within the room was low. Watch the moment below.
Social Media Reacts
Instagram user @laronhinesoffical wrote, “Taylor imma allow you to finish… but Beyonce had the best video of all time”
One other Instagram user @its_diiamond wrote, “But who’s Adapt??”
While Instagram user @melaninmedusaaa wrote, “I liked her more when she was quiet”
Instagram user @lumii.ig wrote, “DDG & Rakai are top 10 most clipped streamers this 12 months she didn’t lie but it surely might have been handled in another way”
One other Instagram user @iamelocopeland wrote, “What was within the air? All I see is clips from bad moments”
While Instagram user @slimjane_ wrote, “& I’m glad she did. I feel like they played with them the entire time”
Instagram user @antonioys_g wrote, “She mainly had a Kanye moment but I agree!
One other Instagram user @regglb wrote, “All jokes aside Rakai really did deserve it but rewards don’t reflect success anyhow who gaf”
While Instagram user @dayycharles wrote, “She could have delivered that higher, all the time in search of a moment”
Streamer Award’s Host Face Backlash After Joke Comparing Kai Cenat To Diddy
India Love’s removal wasn’t the one controversy of the night. While walking through the audience, host and Twitch streamer FanFan stopped at Kai Cenat’s table and made a joke that quickly went viral for the improper reasons.
FanFan checked out Cenat and said he “broke the record for the most costly haircut and the least education university.” She then added, “Congrats in your latest documentary with 50 Cent. That was you, right?” The comment viewers interpreted as comparing Cenat to Diddy, sparking immediate backlash.
Cenat’s response appeared visibly uncomfortable, and his friend Tylil James grabbed the mic, responding: “In the event you’re gonna be on the mic making jokes, at the very least let it’s funny. Have a superb night.”
Despite the awkward moment, Cenat still walked away with 4 major awards: Best Marathon Stream, Best Streamed Event, Best Collabed Stream, and Best Just Chatting Streamer. The one award he lost was Streamer of the Yr, which went to IShowSpeed.
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