Why Did FaZe Banks Quit As FaZe Clan CEO? Crypto Scam And Adin Ross Controversy Explained | US Buzz
FaZe Banks, co-founder and CEO of the popular esports and content creation organization FaZe Clan, announced on Friday that he is stepping down from his leadership role amid a growing controversy involving alleged crypto scams and streamer Adin Ross. In a statement posted to social media, the 33-year-old strongly denied any wrongdoing. “I’ve never scammed anyone a day in my f—— life,” Banks wrote. “The entire narrative is unfair, and part of the reason it exists is cause my ‘FaZe’ name is so easily framed and manipulated.”
The allegations have reportedly taken a toll on both Banks and the broader FaZe community. “The fact that this is affecting the guys at all is whack,” he continued. “So for the time being I’m gunna be stepping…