Ab-Soul stumbled throughout a freestyle on Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 3” Twitch stream Saturday evening (September 27) and addressed the slip-up head-on throughout an Instagram Live session the next day.

The Top Dawg Entertainment rapper appeared on the “On The Radar” phase of Cenat’s marathon broadcast however faltered mid-performance, shedding monitor of his lyrics and unable to get better.

👤AB-SOUL👤
👤KAI CENAT👤

💿ON THE RADAR MAFIATHON FREESTYLE💿

▫️RAPS OVER JID AND OFFSET’S BODIES▫️

🚨OUT NOW🚨 pic.twitter.com/feALgeOOtE

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 28, 2025

Known for his layered lyricism and sharp supply, the second got here as a shock to many who anticipated a standout displaying.

“I honestly feel like B-Rabbit. I choked,” Ab-Soul admitted, referencing the 8 Mile protagonist. “Happens to the best of us.”

He added, “That’s tough, guys. I never bombed in such a way. I’m struggling with it.”

Rather than deflect blame or provide excuses, Soulo took accountability. When a viewer recommended he ought to retaliate with a diss monitor, Ab-Soul shortly shut it down.

“Those guys gave me the opportunity to perform and display true skill, true artistry, and I choked,” he stated.

Ab-Soul Via Instagram, Reflecting On His Freestyle On Kai Cenat Mafiathon 3

“Happens To Da Best Of Us” pic.twitter.com/P9KUPrf4D5

— GNX Tour Highlights (@kdotszagnxeraa) September 28, 2025

After the stream ended, Ab-Soul went straight to the studio, the place he related with supporters throughout the identical Instagram Live.

Ab-Soul has been a key determine at Top Dawg Entertainment since 2007 and is one-fourth of the West Coast collective Black Hippy, alongside Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock.

His fame for intricate bars and philosophical themes has earned him a loyal following within the Hip-Hop world.

Cenat’s “Mafiathon 3” has drawn main consideration this month, aiming to cement the Twitch star because the platform’s first streamer to hit a million subscribers.

That objective was reached on Sunday (September 28), with the occasion persevering with via the top of the month.

The stream has featured appearances from a protracted listing of celebrities, together with Kim Kardashian, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Mariah Carey.

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