Archive · 27 Dec 2025
FaZe Clan Influencers Depart Over Contract Dispute
Some famous people in the FaZe Clan group have left because they didn't like the new rules from their boss.
They felt they didn't have control over their work.
The boss, Matt Kalish, said he tried to help them but they didn't agree with his plans.
FaZe Clan started as friends playing video games together and became very popular, but now they are having some problems.
The group used to be worth a lot of money, but now it's not doing as well.
The influencers lived in a big house and streamed their games online, but now they are leaving because they don't like the new changes.
Several FaZe Clan influencers (Adapt, Jason, Ronaldo, Lacy, Silky) announced their departures over contract disputes with new owner HardScope.
HardScope CEO Matt Kalish offered influencers the choice to go independent or sign new deals, which they found unfavorable.
PlaqueBoyMax left earlier in August, citing lack of control over his career.
FaZe Clan, founded in 2010, struggled financially despite a $1 billion valuation during its IPO in 2022.
GameSquare Holdings acquired FaZe's parent company for $17 million in 2023, while the esports organization remains with them.
- Who
- FaZe Clan influencers (Adapt, Jason, Ronaldo, Lacy, Silky, PlaqueBoyMax) and HardScope CEO Matt Kalish
- What
- Departure of influencers due to contract dispute with new management
- When
- This week (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- Unfavorable contract terms offered by HardScope and lack of control over their careers
- Influencers Departing
- Adapt, Jason, Ronaldo, Lacy, Silky, and PlaqueBoyMax
- Remaining Influencer
- Rage
- New Owner
- HardScope (Matt Kalish)
- Investment Amount
- $10 million
- FaZe Founded
- 2010
- FaZe IPO Valuation
- $1 billion
- Acquisition by GameSquare
- $17 million