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Linkin Park Shocks Fans with Surprise Twitch Performance
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Linkin Park performs 5 songs on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 stream
- Band plays new singles and classic hits like "In the End" and "Faint"
- Chaos ensues as new vocalist and DJ smash a light box

On the early morning of September 24th, 2025, Linkin Park made a surprise appearance on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 Twitch stream. The band, led by Mike Shinoda, took the virtual stage at around 2:30 AM and performed a 5-song set for Cenat's viewers.
The performance featured a mix of Linkin Park's latest singles, such as "The Emptiness Machine" and "Heavy Is the Crown," as well as beloved hits like "In the End" and "Faint." The band's new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, joined DJ Joe Hahn in a chaotic finale, smashing a light box with a baseball bat and sledgehammer.
Cenat's Mafiathon 3 stream has been a hub of celebrity cameos, with appearances from the likes of Selena Gomez, Marlon Wayans, and Mariah Carey. The Linkin Park performance is just the latest in a string of unexpected and entertaining moments on the popular Twitch channel.