Sep 17, 2025 · Banks revealed the reason behind his exit from FaZe Clan in summer 2025, confirming that he was not “let go” from the company he co-founded. FaZe Clan, or simply FaZe, is a professional esports and entertainment brand. Founded on May 30, 2010, as FaZe Sniping, the organization has professional players and content creators from around the world, across multiple games. Richard Bengtson (better known by his nickname Ricky Banks or FaZe Banks, born October 18, 1991), is an American skillful gamer, Youtube star and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. He is the current COO of the FaZe Clan. Sep 19, 2025 · Since his very public exit from the FaZe clan, there has been a lot of speculation about exactly why CEO Ricky Banks left the organization he co-founded over a decade ago. Now, supporters and fans of both Banks and FaZe may finally have some closure, as Banks has publicly explained leaving the Richard "Ricky" Bengston[1] (born: October 18, 1991 [age 33]), better known online as FaZe Banks (also known as Ricky Banks or simply Banks), is an American YouTuber from Massachusetts, United States. He is one of the founders and owners of e-sports organization of FaZe Clan. FaZe Banks: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. Jake Paul, back at it again Aug 27, 2024 · FaZe Banks tweeted that he's been "flushing money" into the "new crib" and content concepts, figuring that the stuff to come would be worth the investment. May 5, 2022 · Most gamers can’t think of FaZe Clan without thinking of Ricky “FaZe Banks” Banks. The chief operating officer of the gaming esports organization, FaZe Banks is often seen as the face of the brand due to his larger than life personality and frequently controversial antics. Dec 11, 2024 · For a few minutes, the gaming and streaming community was caught off guard by FaZe Clan's announcement. The update came from FaZe Banks, who revealed his

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