Full Breakdown
Kai Trump's Blue Raz Slush Energy Drink Sells Out, Challenging Uncle Barron's Yerba Mate
6/11/2026, 8:13:21 PM
Launch of Blue Raz Slush
19-year-old golfer Kai Trump partnered with Accelerator Active Energy (AAE) to launch Blue Raz Slush, a plant-based, zero-sugar, zero-carb energy drink, released on Amazon in early 2026. The 12-can pack priced at $24.99 sold out within hours.
Background & Context
Barron Trump joined the board of Sollos Yerba Mate Inc. in early 2026, promoting a premium yerba mate priced at $39.99 for 12 cans. Kai’s product enters the same market segment as a cheaper alternative.
Key Figures & Groups
- Kai Trump – 19-year-old golfer, University of Miami student, product co-creator.
- Barron Trump – 20-year-old, board member of Sollos Yerba Mate Inc.
- Accelerator Active Energy (AAE) – beverage company focused on plant-based caffeine.
Data & Statistics
- Price: Blue Raz Slush – $24.99 per 12-can pack; Barron’s Yerba Mate – $39.99 per 12-can pack.
- Capital: AAE reports $1 million in private-placement funding.
- Sales: Blue Raz Slush sold out on Amazon within hours of launch (Irishstar, The Sun).
Official Statements & Responses
Kai Trump said the collaboration was “such a fun experience because I was involved from the very beginning” and that she “loves that Accelerator fits so naturally into my routine.”
AAE’s filing stresses its commitment to “plant-based caffeine with zero sugar and zero carbohydrates.”
Criticism & Opposition
Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden staged a “sage-cleansing” before Game 4, blaming President Donald Trump’s presence for the team’s loss and suggesting any promotional boost for Kai’s drink could be undermined.
Sports commentators Stephen A. Smith and ESPN analyst Smith publicly blamed Trump for “disrupting the Knicks’ mojo,” warning that the family’s high-profile appearances might alienate consumers.
Why It Matters / Impact
- Market competition: Kai’s lower-priced, plant-based drink directly challenges Barron’s premium yerba mate, highlighting intra-family rivalry in the health-drink sector.
- Public perception: Fan backlash against the Trump family’s visible support of the Knicks may affect brand reception, especially among younger, socially-active consumers.
Verbatim Quotes
- “In a statement after releasing her drink, Kai said, “Working on Blue Raz Slush with the Accelerator team was such a fun experience because I was involved from the very beginning…” — Kai Trump, Golfer
- “Between training, golf, travel, and everything else in my schedule, I’m always looking for products that help me stay energized and focused, and I love that Accelerator fits so naturally into my routine.” — Kai Trump
- “All Knicks fans meet me in front of MSG at 1:30 PM and bring your sage. We gotta clean this bih out before Wednesday,” — Kazeem Famuyide, Journalist (X)
- “The New York Knicks lost, and obviously I’m blaming him,” — Smith, ESPN commentator
What’s Next
Fans have debated whether President Donald Trump will attend the Knicks’ Game 4, and some anticipate Kai Trump will be present with him.
AAE plans to expand its athlete roster, with NFL star Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift slated for next month.