FaZe Clan, the once-dominant force in professional esports and online entertainment, finds itself at a crossroads after a dramatic series of high-profile departures. On December 25, 2025, five core members—Stable Ronaldo, Jason “Jasontheween,” Nick “Lacy,” Jerry “Silky,” and Alexander “Adapt”—publicly announced they were leaving the Los Angeles–based organization, as reported by The Times of India. The news, which came after days of fan speculation and the creators’ conspicuous absence from FaZe content, has left the community reeling and questioning the brand’s future.
Adapt, who had spent 14 years with FaZe Clan, offered the most heartfelt statement: “Left @FaZeClan 14 Years. Over half of my life, I’d be lying if I said this didn’t hurt, but it had to be done. Thank you to everyone who’s been apart of this journey, the best is yet to come,” he posted on X. The sentiment echoed a sense of finality and nostalgia, underscoring just how deeply intertwined these creators’ identities had become with the organization itself.
The exits didn’t go unnoticed by FaZe Clan’s leadership—past and present. Richard “Banks” Bengston, a founding member and former CEO, took to X on Christmas Day to share his side of the story in a 12-minute video that quickly set the streaming world abuzz. Banks, who had stepped down from his executive role in July 2025 following backlash over the failed MLG Crypto meme coin project, didn’t mince words. He accused the departing members of being “incredibly ungrateful” and possessing “insane egos.” He went on: “It makes me sick to my stomach that you guys' relationship with each other, with every other streamer, and you community included, is so incredibly fake. You guys are the best actors on planet Earth, and you've made a complete career out of all of it.”
Banks’ remarks struck a nerve, especially as he reflected on his own sacrifices: “I gave up my entire adult life to this. I have put myself in millions and millions and millions of dollars in debt. I have never made not one singular dollar outside of my salary. Not selling it. Not buying it. Raising money. I've just put myself through further and further in debt.” According to The Times of India and other outlets, Banks made it clear that he had no involvement in the most recent departures, having left the organization four months prior. Still, he expressed sadness over the situation and wished everyone the best, adding, “If there’s anything I can do to help, I’m here. Nobody loves FaZe more than me.”
As of December 27, 2025, none of the former FaZe members had responded publicly to Banks’ statements, leaving fans to speculate about the true nature of the split. The silence has only fueled more debate within the esports community, with some siding with the creators and others sympathizing with Banks’ frustrations.
The departures followed the abrupt end of the FaZemas subathon, a signature event that had become a staple for the brand’s online presence. Many observers believe the subathon’s cancellation was a harbinger of deeper internal issues. According to The Express Tribune, much of the current turmoil centers on contract disputes, revenue-sharing disagreements, and growing frustration with what many see as an increasingly corporate approach under new management.
FaZe Clan’s leadership has undergone significant changes in the past two years. After Banks’ resignation in July 2025, a new executive team led by general manager Rana Kaplan took the reins, aiming to steer the company toward a more streamlined and business-focused model. This shift came in the wake of other setbacks, including the 2024 eviction from the iconic FaZe house—a moment that symbolized the end of an era for many longtime fans and creators.
The company’s struggles have not been limited to its roster of content creators. FaZe Clan’s competitive teams, especially in CS2, have endured a difficult year, marked by inconsistent results and frequent roster changes. These performance woes have only added to the sense of instability and uncertainty that now hangs over the organization.
FaZe Clan’s story is one of meteoric rise and, more recently, a series of stumbles. Founded in 2010, the group quickly became a global powerhouse, blending professional gaming with viral content creation and amassing a massive social media following. The brand’s cultural cachet was such that even major celebrities took notice. Rapper Snoop Dogg joined the board of directors in 2022, famously sporting a FaZe chain during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. “It only makes sense to partner with FaZe Clan as both a team member and on the Board of Directors,” Snoop Dogg said at the time. He left the board in April 2023, but not before his stake in the company had ballooned to $7.4 million, according to AFROTECH™.
Financially, FaZe Clan’s fortunes have been mixed. The company projected $91 million in sales for 2022—a figure that dazzled investors and fans alike. But as AFROTECH™ and other outlets reported, the organization failed to meet those targets amid management shakeups and revenue shortfalls. Executive resignations followed, and the company’s public offering did not deliver the stability or growth many had hoped for.
With the latest round of departures, only Kaysan and Josh “YourRAGE” remain affiliated with FaZe Clan on Twitch, a stark contrast to the bustling roster the organization once boasted. Meanwhile, other former members like Plaqueboymax have moved on to build their own brands, further eroding FaZe’s once-unquestioned dominance in the space.
For now, fans are left with more questions than answers. How will FaZe Clan recover from this latest exodus? Can new leadership stabilize the ship, or is this the beginning of a long decline for one of esports’ most recognizable names? As the dust settles, one thing is certain: the world of online gaming and entertainment will be watching closely to see what comes next for FaZe Clan and its former stars.
The story of FaZe Clan’s upheaval is still unfolding, with its next chapter set to shape the future of esports and influencer culture alike.
