LeBron James cuts Kai Cenat's dreadlocks on final Mafiathon stream

On the final day of his monthlong Mafiathon 3 subathon, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat allowed Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to cut off his signature dreadlocks live on stream, delivering on a public promise after Cenat surpassed one million subscribers. The event took place on September 30, 2025, and drew more than a million concurrent viewers at peak moments, turning the haircut into a widely watched spectacle that immediately circulated across social platforms.

Cenat had set a 30day subscriber goal at the start of the subathon and said he would shave his locs if he reached one million subscribers, a milestone he achieved on September 27. James surprised the stream by appearing with his wife, Savannah, and daughter, Zhuri, and used clippers to remove Cenat’s dreadlocks one by one in front of the live audience. Several of Cenat’s relatives were also present.

The moment prompted audible reactions from the stream and produced brief celebratory exchanges on camera. After the haircut, Cenat told viewers he felt more mature, saying, "I feel more mature," and later offered gratitude to his community, describing the month as "amazing" and thanking fans for their support. He has...