Influencer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting riot after New York City mayhem

Dozens of people were arrested (AP)

Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, with promises of giving away electronics, including a new PlayStation.

The event led to chaos, with dozens of people arrested – some of whom jumped on top of vehicles, hurled bottles and threw punches.