Teenagers riot in Union Square as Internet star’s event turns ugly

Pandemonium broke out in Union Square Friday afternoon when hundreds of fans of the YouTube sensation Kai Carlo Cenat turned out to watch him in action and a fight erupted.

Dozens of spectators began fighting at around 3 p.m., throwing paint cans, bottles, and anything they could get their hands on into the crowd. One man set off a fire extinguisher while another was walking around with a pickaxe. Most of those involved were teenagers.

Police responded to the mayhem soon after but did not have any details as to the number of arrests or injuries by press time. Cops estimated the crowd totaled about 2,000.

The scene was chaotic. Numerous arrests were being made — so many that police commandeered an MTA bus to contain the individuals. 

It’s not clear whether Cenat was part of the crowd.

Many were drawn to the event since the social media influencer planned to give away items such as PS5s, computers and gaming devices.

The NYPD advised New Yorkers to avoid Union Square shortly after the riot broke out.