How old is Kai Cenat's friend Ray? Age, online career, and other details explored

Twitch streamer and AMP member Kai Cenat is presently among the most popular names in the streaming community. He frequently brushes shoulders with not only other big creators but also rappers and musicians. Amidst his impressive network, one individual who has risen to prominence through his streams is Ray, a relatively unknown name till a year ago.

For those unaware, Ray is one of Kai's closest friends and also a Twitch streamer. He is originally from Taiwan and was born on October 31, 2005, which makes him 18 at the time of writing. The streamer met Ray when he visited Japan in July 2023.

Their friendship blossomed when Kai Cenat traveled to Japan in July 2023. Ray initially was a fan of the streamer but soon found himself as a close associate after Kai developed a fondness for him.

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Ray and Kai Cenat release a film together

Ray, a close friend of Kai Cenat, has swiftly become inseparable from his streams. The pair first crossed paths in Japan and immediately formed a strong bond. Even viewers were impressed by their on-screen chemistry, making Ray an integral part of the streaming experience.

Just a month after their initial meeting, Kai and Ray joined forces to create their short film titled "Global Pursuit." This parody project took inspiration from the beloved Rush Hour series, with Kai stepping into the shoes of Chris Tucker's character, while Ray portrayed Jackie Chan's counterpart. Watch it here:

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Ray visits America, Kai travels to Taiwan

Ray made his way to America around August 2023, coinciding with the time they filmed their short film. Interestingly, Ray even made a notable appearance when Kai was honored with the Streamer of the Year award.

During the award ceremony, Cenat accepted his accolade on stage, with Ray by his side, marking their collaborative journey.

In the days that followed, Kai continued to stream alongside Ray and shared several YouTube videos featuring his friend. For instance, on August 30, he uploaded a brief clip from one of their streams to his YouTube channel, titled "Goodbye Ray...".

In November 2023, Ray was even invited to Kai Cenat's popular 30-day prison stream on Twitch. Ray's presence in the series added different dynamics mostly because of his awkward demeanour.

March 2024 brought another exciting chapter to the friendship of Kai and Ray. The former embarked on a tour in Taiwan, and naturally, the duo collaborated once again. He even visited the latter's school in Taiwan.

Kai uploaded a video of this experience on March 2, 2024, titled "Going To School In Taiwan!" on his YouTube channel.

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Is Ray a Twitch streamer?

Ray has undergone a significant transformation thanks to the exposure gained from his appearances on Kai Cenat's stream and his charismatic on-screen presence.

As a result, Ray has successfully transitioned into a thriving Twitch streamer in his own right. As of the present, Ray boasts over 549K followers on his Twitch account under the channel name "Rayasianboy".

Ray's rise in popularity has been meteoric. From January 25, 2024, to the present date of April 23, his follower count has surged from a modest 200K to nearly 550K. In just the past 30 days alone, he has gained over 65K new followers.

(Numbers taken from twitchmetrics.net)

Even with school commitments, Ray streams regularly, usually under "Just Chatting" on Twitch. He enjoys playing games like Call of Duty, WWE 2K24, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.

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Despite not meeting face-to-face frequently, Kai Cenat and Ray still collaborate occasionally, especially when they're both live streaming at the same time. The duo will likely collaborate again when they meet in person.