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Drake Surprises Streamer University Attendees With Video Message & Gifts: ‘Congratulations to Everybody That Got Accepted’
Drake sent a video message and gifts to attendees of the second annual Streamer University, an event organised by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. During the opening ceremony on 15 July, the rapper congratulated new and returning creators and encouraged them to make the most of the experience and learn from one another, while his OVO team provided welcome gifts including cologne, Nike clothing and OVO merchandise.
This year's cohort is staying at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas until 20 July. The inaugural Streamer University, held at the University of Akron in Ohio, won best streamed event at the 2025 Streamer Awards and drew more than 20 million hours watched on Twitch, and Cenat has said he took legal action to secure ownership of the event's name and concept to stop others copying it.
In short
- Drake sent a video message and OVO gifts to Streamer University attendees
- Event, run by Kai Cenat, is now in its second year
- 2026 cohort is based at Hendrix College, Arkansas, until 20 July
Explained simply
Streamer University is an annual event for content creators who broadcast online, primarily on platforms like Twitch. The gathering helps new and experienced streamers develop skills, network with industry figures and peers, and build careers in content creation.
The event was founded by Kai Cenat, one of Twitch's most prominent streamers. Its inaugural edition in 2025 proved to be a major success, winning best streamed event at the Streamer Awards and generating more than 20 million hours of viewership on Twitch.
Streamer University reflects how streaming has emerged as an established career path with genuine economic opportunities. Celebrity figures and major brands increasingly engage with streaming events and creators, indicating the sector's growing importance within mainstream entertainment.