NYC influencer event erupts into chaotic riot over PlayStation 5 giveaway

Hundreds of people flooded downtown Manhattan Friday afternoon for an influencer giveaway event that quickly evolved into a chaotic riot. Kai Cenat, a popular Twitch streamer, promised fans he would give away free PlayStation 5 consoles if they showed up at 4:00 p.m. at Union Square Park. Footage captured by local media showed people tearing down construction barriers, throwing trashcans and bottles, and climbing on top of cars and the subway station entrance while filming each other. Credit: Quinn Davis via Storyful