After a very public back-and-forth with Kai Cenat, Soulja Boy announces Rapper University.
Soulja Boy has announced Rapper University, a Twitch-based program for aspiring artists, and the origin story involves Kai Cenat, a public callout, and a pivot that took less than 24 hours to materialize.
The sequence began when Cenat opened applications for Streamer University 2026 on June 8, unveiling the return of his creator bootcamp with a Harry Potter-inspired trailer. The event allows participants to apply as students, professors, or club directors, and it quickly became one of the most discussed topics in the streaming community.
How Rapper University came to be
Soulja Boy made his interest in attending Streamer University known almost immediately, posting a message directed at Cenat warning that there would be problems if he was left out. The post circulated widely and carried into a livestream where Soulja Boy elaborated on his desire to attend, joking that he would spend the year trolling participants if no invitation arrived. He also referenced content creator DDG, who had been involved with the first Streamer University event.
The threat of beef did not produce an invitation. What it produced instead was a new idea. Within hours, Soulja Boy announced on social media that he was moving forward with his own version of the concept. The location would be Atlanta. The platform would be Twitch. The name would be Rapper University.
What the program involves
A promotional image released alongside the announcement described the program’s goals as enroll, create, and take over. The graphic, which Soulja Boy acknowledged was AI-generated, depicted him in front of a university-style campus building.
According to the materials shared, participants would have the opportunity to learn directly from Soulja Boy, work on writing, recording, and performing, and build toward careers in the rap industry. Applications are being accepted through direct messages to Soulja Boy, with an official website also listed as an application channel.
Significant details remain unconfirmed. No launch date has been announced. It is unclear whether the program will include an in-person component alongside the Twitch livestream element, how long it will run, or how many participants will be selected.
The reaction so far
The announcement landed with immediate enthusiasm across social media. Fellow artist 24hrs responded asking for dates and confirming interest. DJ Gotti, known for his work with Sexyy Red, floated the idea of serving as a substitute teacher for a day. Content creator PlaqueBoyMax noted that Soulja Boy had become the first rapper to start a university, though he also observed that the promotional flyer looked like a Gucci Mane mixtape cover.
The comparison to Streamer University is inevitable, and if Cenat’s model offers any template, Rapper University could feature established artists, producers, and songwriters leading specific workshops or sessions within the broader program structure.
Cenat has not publicly responded to Soulja Boy’s original callout posts or the Rapper University announcement. Applications for Streamer University 2026 remain open.
Soulja Boy has described the upcoming program simply as something that is going to be a movie. Further details are expected as the project develops.