Twitch streamer Kai Cenat allegedly sparked tension between his girlfriend Gabrielle Alayah, known as Gigi, and her mother Ashlee Monroe. The storm erupted when Ashlee addressed her daughter’s past comments, in which Gigi said:
If you been knowin’ me since I was a kid, you’ll know that I was a very spoiled kid. I had everything… What I was lacking growing up was the feeling of true love… I just wanted somebody that I could open up to.
Now Ashlee have countered on Instagram (via X):
Seeing that video broke me… To say that you went through life alone, feeling alone, that you didn’t feel love, is crazy! I was there! I haven’t missed anything in that kid’s life… I have told Gabrielle, ‘No matter what, baby, I love you… You’re not gonna go through this life without me.’
Kai Cenat’s girlfriend’s mom cries out on Instagram accusing Kai Cenat of splitting them up by saying if Gigi hangs with her mom it will ruin her reputation
This comes after Gigi revealed that she never received true love from her parents
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Ashlee claimed Cenat’s involvement caused Gigi to distance herself, creating tension and making her mother feel sidelined:
Gabrielle looked at me and said, ‘I think we need to keep our relationship off the internet…’ Then she follows up with, ‘Kai said…’ Oh yeah, Mr Kai Cenat told my daughter that he did his research on me… and if she hung out with me, her reputation would be ruined.
Both Gigi and Ashlee have shared their perspectives publicly, but Cenat’s alleged role is seen as a catalyst that intensified the conflict.
Who Is Kai Cenat’s Girlfriend: Gabrielle ‘Gigi’ Alayah Speaks Out After Mom’s Viral Video
Gigi did not hold back in responding to her mother’s viral video, using her Instagram Stories to share her side of the story and the alleged challenges she faced growing up with Ashlee Monroe. She accused her mother of disregarding her feelings despite years of attempts to communicate her need for emotional connection, writing:
I hate that I have to bring my self to play this internet game because the woman I call my ‘mother’ is having a mental breakdown, I’ve never invalidated her feelings but she never taken mine into consideration even after all the talks we have had, me saying I wanted a emotional connection as a child is something I’ve BEEN telling her since I was a child, to get on this app and bad mouth me and show your true colors then realize you didn’t get the response you wanted so you make a video crying now looking for sympathy?
Gigi detailed the struggles of growing up largely unsupported, noting that she was often burdened with responsibilities beyond her means.
Kai Cenat’s girlfriend “Gigi” responds to her Mom’s recent video of her crying and saying Kai ruined their relationship by doubling down about not feeling loved and says that she will ruin her reputation 😳👀
"She KNOWS it's no man controlling me, you used his name cause u knew… pic.twitter.com/vOLq6mYbb5
She explained that setting boundaries had been her way of protecting herself, but her mother’s continued interference still impacted her. She ended her message with a firm stance on protecting her personal narrative, stating:
I’m no longer allowing anyone even family to play with my character or twist my story. I’ve been through a lot and I’ve forgiven probably more then I should have, we all have our own story’s all I want is peace and to move forward without the constant cycle of hurt. I’m gonna continue to pray for her but Please stop playing with me publicly. Enough is enough.
Born in Louisiana and raised in Atlanta, Gabrielle grew up with all material comforts but lacked emotional warmth, shaping the strong, independent creator she is today. A lifestyle content creator on TikTok and YouTube, Gabrielle also founded Saintnine, a loungewear brand. Speaking on her motivations, she said (per PEOPLE):
I want to inspire girls to just not depend on a man. I like to normalize being friends with people. I don’t like to just start flirting.
Cenat publicly confirmed their romance during a December 15 livestream, calling his girlfriend ‘love’ and describing the “human form of purpose” their relationship brought him.
I ain’t going to lie bro, I’m locked in.
Their first date? A movie theater in Manhattan, where Cenat said he got a feeling. Gigi even joined his livestream for his birthday, holding a Spider-Man cake and confessing, “I like everything about you.”
Did Gigi’s Mom Take Accountability for Drama Online & Support Kai Cenat’s Relationship?
Amid the viral videos and heated social media commentary, Ashlee Monroe has since apologized for publicly airing her grievances. In an emotional post, she said:
I am sorry that even got this far honestly and I take accountability, I love my kid, just seeing her say that hurt me, I still support her and Kai, I want my baby to be happy, Gabrielle I owe you an apology, I’m sorry.
While Ashlee admitted her mistakes, the tension illustrates how celebrity relationships can spill into personal lives, amplifying existing family fractures. So, readers, do you think Kai Cenat really caused the rift, or is this just a family matter gone viral? Comment below and spill the tea!
