Popular Twitch streamer Asmongold has shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins and Kai Cenat, suggesting that Ninja comes off as a “bad loser.” The conflict between the two streaming giants began in May 2024, when Ninja made remarks about Kai’s viral Elden Ring marathon that many interpreted as bitter and backhanded.
At the heart of the issue is a comment Ninja made after Kai’s marathon stream, where he reflected on his own career choices. “He does what I could have done if I’d just stayed home and streamed,” Ninja said, referring to Kai’s successful ventures. “And didn’t go to Mixer or anything like that. Putting in crazy work, crazy hours, crazy resources into coming up with these really authentic, dope, unique streams, man.”
While Ninja’s words acknowledged Kai’s hard work, many viewers felt they had a “backhanded” quality to them. Kai echoed this sentiment, explaining that Ninja often follows praise with a slight dig. “He’s always said, like, ‘Congrats to him, but this happened,'” Kai pointed out. “It’s crazy to me because I looked up to Ninja… and I really believe that streamers have their own different lanes and different times.”
The situation escalated over the following months. Ninja claimed that Kai didn’t actually “want to win” his Minecraft marathon, implying that Kai was losing deliberately to entertain his viewers. This added fuel to the fire, casting Ninja in an even more unfavorable light among the streaming community.
Asmongold, another prominent Twitch streamer, weighed in on the drama during a live stream in September 2024. He watched a compilation of clips detailing the feud and gave his candid opinion on the matter. “Ninja seems to be a bad loser,” Asmongold remarked. “And I think because of that, people keep trying to bait him for reactions when somebody does something that Ninja didn’t do.”
He went on to highlight what he sees as Ninja’s flaw in handling competition. “The problem is, [Ninja] takes it too seriously,” Asmongold continued. “You lose when you start to take sh*t seriously. When you don’t take things seriously and you just try to have fun, and just pace yourself and enjoy yourself, everything’s fine.”
Asmongold also expressed his respect for Kai Cenat’s success, attributing it to his energy and the fresh content he brings to his audience. Kai’s streams often include gaming marathons, celebrity appearances, and high-stakes challenges, which keep his viewers engaged and coming back for more.
For his part, Kai seems to be taking the feud in stride. He even poked fun at the situation, organizing a fake press conference where his friends chanted “f*ck Ninja” in response to the drama over the Minecraft stream.
The rivalry between Ninja and Kai Cenat continues to draw attention from the streaming community, with many curious to see how it will evolve. While Ninja’s comments have certainly stirred the pot, it appears that Kai has found a way to turn the situation into yet another entertaining spectacle for his fans.