Kai Cenat left stunned after Streamer University student hands him a mystery box, can’t believe what’s inside (Image via Getty)Kai Cenat had plenty of surprises waiting for him as Streamer University 2026 began on July 15, but one gift stood out from everything else. During the opening day of the creator event, student Jordyn Lucas handed Cenat a box and told him it was a special thank-you gift. When Cenat opened it, he found a live rat inside. The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the event. At first, Cenat looked confused and repeatedly questioned what he was seeing. The gift was meant to remind him of his early streaming days before he became one of the biggest online creators.Why did Jordyn Lucas give Kai Cenat a rat at Streamer University 2026?The unusual exchange happened in front of other attendees during the first day of Streamer University 2026. Before Cenat opened the box, Jordyn Lucas told him that people rarely do something for him despite everything he does for others.Once the box was opened, Cenat immediately realized there was a rat inside and asked Lucas if that was really what he had been given. Lucas then explained the reason behind the gift. According to him, the rat was meant to represent Cenat’s humble beginnings and serve as a reminder of how far he has come since his early days as a content creator.Lucas specifically referred to the small room in the Bronx where Cenat streamed before becoming one of the most recognizable names on the internet. The reference appeared to point back to an old viral moment from Cenat’s early career when a rat unexpectedly appeared during one of his streams. That clip became widely shared online and remains one of the memorable moments from his rise to fame.Videos of the Streamer University interaction were later shared by AMP Exclusive on X, showing Cenat’s reaction as he discovered the animal inside the box.Kai Cenat first rejects the gift before changing his mindCenat did not seem convinced by the surprise at first. After briefly holding the rat, he turned to Lucas and suggested that the student keep it instead.“Okay, you wanna know what I want you to do? … Make this your pet for your room, okay? I don’t want this,” Cenat told him.Despite that reaction, the situation took another turn later in the day.In another clip shared on X by JosephMoonWalkers, Cenat was seen holding the rat while singing the Jackson 5 song I’ll Be There. The video showed a much more relaxed side of the streamer compared to his earlier response.Not long afterward, Cenat admitted that he was warming up to the animal.“I actually do wanna keep it. I ain’t gon’ lie,” he said.That comment suggested the rat might end up staying with him after all.Streamer University 2026 is scheduled to run through July 20. The event has already featured several headline-making moments, including appearances from major guests and giveaways for students. For now, however, one of the most memorable stories from opening day remains the live rat that went from an unwanted gift to a possible new pet for Kai Cenat.