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FaZe Clan Loses Entire Influencer Roster Amid Contract Disputes

December 31, 2025

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Six Influencers Exit FaZe Clan Following Contract Negotiation Failures

Recent developments have seen six prominent influencers announce their departure from the esports organization FaZe Clan. The influencers—Adapt, Jason, Ronaldo, Lacy, Rage, and Silky—are the full roster listed on FaZe Clan's official website. Their exit follows failed negotiations with the group's new management.

Influencers Express Discontent Over Management

Adapt, who dedicated over 14 years to FaZe Clan, shared his feelings on social media platform X: "Over half of my life, I’d be lying if I said this didn’t hurt, but it had to be done." The departure highlights ongoing tensions within the organization, which have been brewing over the past half year.

A Former Member’s Perspective

A previously departed FaZe Clan member described the organization’s internal dynamics as feeling like influencers had "no control," likening the relationship to being "puppets." This sentiment underscores frustrations about management decisions and contractual disputes.

Negotiations and Financial Concerns

The influencers had been in talks with investor HardScope and its CEO, Matt Kalish. Despite efforts to reach an agreement, negotiations failed, leading to the influencers’ exit. Kalish suggested that the influencers are "confused," citing the organization's current financial stability as "unsustainable."

Background on FaZe Clan

Founded in 2010, FaZe Clan went public in 2022 before being acquired by GameSquare for $17 million in 2023. Subsequent internal issues included the firing of the CEO, reflecting turbulence within the organization.

Upcoming Events

The esports industry continues to evolve, with notable events like the Techcrunch conference scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, in San Francisco. Industry insiders are closely monitoring the fallout from this recent upheaval in FaZe Clan’s roster.

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