On December 27, 2025, Twitch sensation Kai Cenat sent shockwaves through his fanbase and the broader internet by announcing on X (formerly Twitter) that he was single, adding, “I will never be in another relationship again.” The abrupt declaration put an end to a year-long romance with influencer and content creator Gabrielle “Gigi” Alayah, a relationship that, until recently, had seemed to bring both parties happiness and stability. But as is often the case in the digital age, Cenat’s announcement was just the spark that ignited a wildfire of speculation, rumors, and public drama—most notably, allegations of infidelity involving rapper NBA YoungBoy.
Cenat, who rose to the top of the streaming world in 2025 and was crowned the most-watched Twitch streamer of the year, had only gone public with his relationship in December 2024. During his birthday livestream, he introduced Gigi Alayah to his audience, describing how meeting her in Manhattan had brought him a new sense of focus and happiness. “For the first time in my life, besides my family, I felt a human form of purpose,” he told fellow AMP member Fanum, as reported by Hindustan Times. He praised Gigi for her honesty and the peace she brought into his life, even joking that he “glowed a little bit more” since they started dating. The couple’s chemistry was on display during streams, with memorable moments like Gigi surprising Cenat with a Spider-Man–themed birthday cake, much to the delight of fans.
But as the end of 2025 approached, cracks began to appear. On December 27, Cenat posted his blunt breakup message, and online rumors quickly filled the void left by the lack of explanation. Social media platforms buzzed with unverified claims that Gigi had cheated on Cenat, some specifically naming NBA YoungBoy as the alleged third party. Posts circulated widely, with one reading, “Kai Cenat broke up with his girlfriend Gigi after finding out she was cheating on him with NBA YoungBoy,” and another adding, “Kai Cenat ended his relationship with Gigi after discovering her alleged infidelity with NBA YoungBoy.” There were even more outlandish claims, including a suggestion that Gigi’s supposed disappointment over not receiving a pink G-Wagon for Christmas played a role in the split. None of these allegations were substantiated, and as Hindustan Times emphasized, they could not independently verify any of the rumors.
Gigi Alayah, for her part, did not remain silent. Within hours of Cenat’s announcement, she took to Instagram Stories to push back against the narrative forming online. “I left, now you wanna get on the internet and rush to paint a false narrative about off a FAKE twitter post is insane. I’ve never cheated on you, and YOU know that. I have never dealt with that man… play that sympathetic role somewhere else pls,” she wrote, as reported by The Express Tribune and echoed by BOLLYWOODShaadis. Her statement was unequivocal: she denied any infidelity, rejected any connection to NBA YoungBoy, and made it clear that she was the one who had ended the relationship.
It’s worth noting that Cenat himself never publicly accused Gigi of cheating, nor did he mention NBA YoungBoy or any other individual in his statement. The cheating rumors appear to have been fueled by third-party speculation, memes, and the internet’s natural tendency to fill in the blanks with drama and conjecture. As BOLLYWOODShaadis observed, “Though Kai never directly named anyone in his post, nor hinted at a cheating angle, fans are convinced something messy might have happened behind the scenes.” The site also highlighted how quickly memes and jokes about the breakup, particularly those referencing NBA YoungBoy, spread across X and Reddit.
Some of Cenat’s friends and fellow streamers, like AMP member Roberto Escanio (known as Fanum), even speculated that Cenat might be trolling, at least in part. “He’s trolling because he can. He can say whatever he wants, and he’ll joke about it. He’s trolling about that young boy thing, he’s trolling about everything,” Fanum said during a livestream, as cited by BOLLYWOODShaadis. But for Gigi, the rumors were no laughing matter. Her Instagram response was pointed and emotional, making it clear she felt unfairly targeted by a “false narrative” and that her side of the story deserved to be heard.
Despite the public back-and-forth, neither Cenat nor Gigi has provided any further details about the reasons for their breakup. Both have chosen to keep the specifics private, beyond denying the most salacious rumors. This is consistent with how they managed their relationship overall—while they did share some moments with fans, they generally kept things low-profile. The only previous public controversy was a brief flare-up when Gigi’s mother accused Cenat of pulling her daughter away from family, a situation Gigi addressed publicly while Cenat kept silent.
The timing of the split is notable, coming at a moment when Cenat’s career is soaring but his personal life has faced challenges. According to The Express Tribune, Cenat has recently spoken about struggling with his mental health and encouraged fans to address their own personal issues. He’s also shared how diving into anime has helped him cope with difficult times—a coping mechanism that may be more important than ever as he navigates the fallout from this very public breakup.
For now, all that’s certain is that Cenat and Gigi’s relationship, which once seemed to offer both parties newfound happiness, has ended amid a storm of rumors and online scrutiny. Fans are left piecing together fragments from social media posts, livestreams, and Instagram stories, but the real story—why two young internet stars went their separate ways—remains theirs alone to tell, should they ever choose to do so. What’s clear is that, in the digital age, the end of a relationship is rarely just a private affair. For better or worse, it’s a spectacle, dissected and discussed by millions, even as the truth remains stubbornly out of reach.
