Kai Cenat got the ultimate wake-up call yesterday when Linkin Park walked into his bedroom and started performing live on stream. The rock band, including Mike Shinoda, delivered an intimate set as part of Cenat’s ongoing 24/7 Twitch subathon at a rented Los Angeles mansion.
The performance was captured by the fixed cameras already set up in Cenat’s bedroom for the marathon broadcast. Instead of a traditional concert setup, the band performed in the tight space using a stream-friendly audio configuration. All instruments ran direct through the production console with in-ear monitors, meaning those in the room heard mostly drums and vocals while viewers got the full mix.
The band played at least their 2003 hit “Faint,” with viewers quoting the lyrics in chat as they played. The exact setlist and which band members were present beyond Shinoda remains unconfirmed, though the cramped bedroom space likely limited the full lineup.
This marks Linkin Park’s latest performance since resuming live shows with new vocalist Emily Armstrong. The band had largely paused activities following Chester Bennington’s death in 2017 but has been selectively performing and releasing music in recent years.
The bedroom concert joins a growing list of A-list appearances during Cenat’s subathon. The streamer has transformed the LA mansion into a 24/7 broadcast facility with multiple sets and a full production crew supporting continuous entertainment. Previous subathons have seen him break Twitch subscription records and host major celebrities.
For Linkin Park, the appearance represents a strategic move to reach younger audiences through streaming platforms. Major artists increasingly view creator collaborations as essential promotional stops, treating them with the same importance as traditional TV appearances or festival performances.
Cenat’s ability to book stadium-level acts for bedroom performances showcases how streaming has reshaped entertainment promotion. The format offers artists direct access to massive live audiences—Cenat regularly draws six-figure concurrent viewership during peak subathon moments.
