Overview
- On December 25–26, creators including Adapt, JasonTheWeen, Lacy, Silky, and StableRonaldo announced they had left FaZe Clan, capping a coordinated wave of exits.
- FaZe co‑founder Richard “Banks” Bengtson said he left the organization months earlier and denied any role in the departures, later criticizing former talent in a series of X posts.
- Bloomberg reporting cited by TechCrunch says the exits came after months of unsuccessful negotiations with investor HardScope and CEO Matt Kalish, who calls the current model unsustainable and plans to press on without those creators.
- A rumored requirement for roughly a 20% cut of creator earnings has circulated via social media and commentary, but those terms have not been independently confirmed.
- FaZe’s roster now appears sparse and unsettled, with outlets differing on who remains listed, while some peers such as Valkyrae suggest the departed may form a new group without any formal announcement yet.