Wale Responds to Kai Cenat Not Knowing Who He Is After Awkward BET Awards Encounter

A surprise run-in between Wale and popular streamer Kai Cenat at the 2025 BET Awards has gone viral — and not for the right reasons.

The two crossed paths in a parking garage during the awards weekend, but the moment took a strange turn when Kai seemingly had no idea who the Grammy-nominated rapper was. It wasn’t until Kai’s livestream chat began pointing it out that he acknowledged the identity confusion, admitting he didn’t recognize Wale.

Later, while Kai was sitting with Snoop Dogg, Wale approached him and called out the moment directly. “You made me look crazy,” Wale said, clearly frustrated but keeping his cool. The exchange left fans buzzing online, with some debating whether it was a generational disconnect or simply an honest mistake.

Wale later addressed the situation in the comments section of The Shade Room, writing:

“This is crazy. I didn’t know we was bein filmed both times… we played in a celebrity football game 2,810 [yards] last year… I was really confused.”

The incident has sparked a wider conversation about respect between music veterans and new media stars — and the awkward reality of fame in the internet age.