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Esports Star Mang0 Dropped by Cloud9, Barred From Ludwig Events

His public apology comes after Cloud9 ended their partnership in response to his drunken misconduct at Ludwig’s event.

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Mang0 breaks silence after being banned from attending Ludwig's events
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Overview

  • At the June 21 Super Beerio Kart livestream, Mang0 made thrusting motions toward streamers and humped a cardboard cutout of himself while visibly intoxicated.
  • Ludwig Ahgren promptly banned him from all future events he hosts, stressing that guest conduct must not undermine participant safety.
  • Cloud9 released Mang0 on June 23 following an internal review and cited its zero-tolerance policy on harassment for the decision.
  • Mang0 publicly apologized as a "drunk dumba**," pledged to quit drinking immediately and promised to privately apologize to those he made uncomfortable.
  • The Smash Bros. community has responded with mixed views on accountability versus support, leaving Mang0’s eligibility for future tournaments unclear.