Streamer Adin Ross has publicly addressed a falling out with fellow content creator Kai Cenat, even calling him a “fake friend” in a live stream. Ross said he doesn’t want to maintain relationships with people who he feels are dishonest and one-sided. He intends to sever ties with people who do not genuinely support him.
Cenat acknowledged he doesn’t see things as a feud. Still, he, too, admitted he had distanced himself after an episode involving Adin’s manager. Specifically, he claimed the manager used a racial slur in a call that resonated with him and made him think about the nature of his friendship with Adin.
Online there have been massive reactions, particularly from fans of both streamers. Adin’s displeasure with “fake friendships” in the streaming business garnered attention. He claimed some of it is done simply to maintain an appearance on social media or capitalize on the shared audience, which he purposively does not want to be a part of.
Kai Cenat reveals the reason why he started distancing himself from Adin Ross online 😳
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) July 18, 2025
- Adin’s manager called him the “n-word” while on the phone at 4AM.
- Adin’s community doesn’t like him so he would rather stay away from somewhere he’s unwanted. pic.twitter.com/tvNVz4ZY6w
Accusations Over Content and Ongoing Growth
Adin Ross is not just facing criticism based on the broken friendship, he is now involved in a larger streaming community debate around originality in content. Recently streamer Agent 00 blasted some creators for copying content without crediting the original creator. While Agent 00 did not name names, many viewers were quick to connect Adin Ross to the accusations.
Adin countered Agent 00's remarks by commenting that true originality is almost impossible to have in the internet era. He said that streamers simultaneously influence one another and that parallel ideas occur and are expected to occur. He denied that he ever meant to copy anyone, and defended his creativity.
Despite the criticism and attention, Adin Ross is a mega-streamer with the viewership to back it up. His net worth in mid-2025 is estimated at $24 million, bolstered by multiple revenue streams from livestreaming platforms, YouTube videos, merchandise sales, as well as investments in real estate and the stock market.
