US EditionFaZe Clan’s Future Is Uncertain After Influencers Depart
Six FaZe Clan influencers left after six months of contract talks failed with new CEO Matt Kalish and investor HardScope, citing lack of control and financial instability.
- On Dec. 25, multiple FaZe Clan members announced they were leaving the organization, including the six influencers listed as its competitive e-sports team.
- Negotiations with investor HardScope and CEO Matt Kalish lasted about half a year, with creators feeling they had `no control` and leadership calling FaZe Clan's finances `unsustainable`.
- Bloomberg reports Alexander Prynkiewicz and others posted `Left FazeClan` messages on Christmas Day, with Adapt saying `Over half of my life, I'd be lying if I said this didn't hurt, but it had to be done.`
- FaZe co-founder Richard Bengtson said he would address fan concerns during a Twitch livestream on Dec. 26, while investor Matt Kalish plans to continue without the five departed influencers.
- By 2023, FaZe Clan laid off about 20% of employees and saw a CEO change after going public in 2022 and being acquired by GameSquare Holdings, risking its $3,000,000 Fortnite win and Sports Illustrated cover in 2021.
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