Bijan Tehrani, co-founder of Kick, has stated that Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed have declined offers to stream on the platform.
He has now expressed his intention to purchase Twitch instead.
Kai Cenat made headlines in November when he regained his title as the most subscribed streamer on Twitch just days after launching his Mafiathon event.
After reclaiming the record, Cenat mentioned that Kick had offered him an impressive $60 million to stream his first Mafiathon.
However, this claim was refuted by Trainwreck, a co-owner of Kick.
Trainwreck clarified, “It wasn’t $60 million for a subathon; it was $22 million for a year.”
In 2023, Adin Ross claimed that Kick had made offers of $40 million each to both Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed.
As discussions about these contracts continued, Bijan Tehrani shared new insights regarding the offers and their aftermath.
Tehrani acknowledged the effort to sign both streamers but noted that Kick did not have a mobile app at that time.
Ultimately, both streamers opted to sign with Rumble, which provided them with greater flexibility for their streaming schedules.
Tehrani praised Kai for his accomplishments and noted that signing both streamers would have been a significant move for Kick.
Tehrani added that their goal is not to make major signings at this time; instead, they are focusing on enhancing their technology. He urged fans not to lose hope in Kick, mentioning that the platform is experiencing record usage and is more determined than ever to succeed.
Tehrani emphasized that their long-term objective remains unchanged: they either want to outperform Twitch or potentially acquire it in the future. This ambition indicates that Kick is serious about establishing itself as a strong competitor in the streaming industry.
Interestingly, a mysterious message from the official Kick X account hinted at a specific date, “April 26, 2027,” without any further context, leaving fans curious about what this could signify for the future of Kick and its plans.
This isn’t the first time there have been speculations about Twitch possibly being sold. A few weeks earlier, as Twitch faced criticism over its moderation practices, Rumble’s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, predicted that Twitch could either shut down or be sold within two years, suggesting significant changes might be on the horizon for the platform.
