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The Times of India
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Sumit Roy

Kai Cenat faces lawsuit over alleged bodyguard assault during Bronx parade

Streamer Kai Cenat has been named in a new lawsuit after a man claimed he was punched by one of Cenat's security guards during the Dominican Day Parade in the Bronx last year. The lawsuit was filed by Dustin Batista in Bronx County Supreme Court on June 2, 2026. Batista says he was peacefully attending the parade when the incident happened on July 27, 2025. He has accused Kai Cenat, bodyguard Lamont "Cuddy" Gilbert, talent management company Night Inc., and an unnamed security company of being responsible. The claims have not been proven in court.

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