Is FaZe Banks still the owner of FaZe? Everything to know
FaZe Banks, real name Richard Bengston, is an American YouTuber, gaming entrepreneur, and songwriter. He is one of the individual investors and members of FaZe Clan, one of the world's largest esports and entertainment groups based in Los Angeles, California. FaZe Clan went public on the NASQAD exchange in 2022.
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FaZe Banks has been instrumental in the growth of FaZe Clan since joining the esports company in 2013. The organization was founded in 2010 by three gamers and currently has over 70 members, including celebrities like Offset, Lil Yachty, and Lebron James Jr. In 2022, Forbes listed it as the 4th most valuable esports and gaming lifestyle company.
FaZe Banks' profiles summary and bio
| Real name | Richard Bengston |
| Other names | Ricky Banks, FaZe Banks |
| Date of birth | 18th October 1991 |
| Age | 31 years in 2023 |
| Birth sign | Libra |
| Place of birth | Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 feet 4.5 inches (1.94 m) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Gender | Male |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Relationship status | Single |
| FaZe Banks' ex-girlfriend | Social media personality Alissa Violet |
| Profession | YouTuber, gaming entrepreneur songwriter, producer, composer |
| YouTube channels | @BanksHasBank@FaZeClan |
| Social media profiles | TwitterInstagramTwitch |
| Net worth | Approx $13 million in 2023 |
FaZe Banks' age
The YouTuber was born on 18th October 1991, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States. He is 31 years old in 2023, and his zodiac sign is Libra.
Are FaZe Banks and Alissa Violet married?
No. Richard Bengston and social media personality Alissa Violet called it quits in July 2019 after dating for about two years. They announced their break-up on their respective Twitter accounts.
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FaZe Banks' girlfriend
The digital gamer took a break from romance after breaking up with Alissa Violet. He was recently rumoured to be dating model Tyson Salomon, but the two are yet to confirm if they are in a relationship.
FaZe Banks' career
He created his YouTube account in September 2011 under the moniker BanksHasBank. The channel currently has over 5.08 million subscribers and more than 411 million views, although he uploaded his last content about three years ago. Banks was previously a member of SoaR before joining FaZe Clan in 2013.
FaZe Clan was created in 2010 as a Call of Duty online gaming organization called FaZe Sniping by gamers Eric CLipZ Rivera, Jeff House Cat Emann, and Ben Resistance Christensen. The group has 78 members in 2023, including professional gamers, YouTubers, Twitch streamers, and celebrities. FaZe Clan has a combined fan base of over 511 million across its various social media platforms.
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Who is the owner of FaZe Banks?
FaZe is owned by FaZe Holdings. Individual investors include FaZe Banks, rapper Offset, Thomas Temperrr Oliveira, Yousel Apex Abdelfattah, Nordan Rain Shat, Brian Rug Awadis, Alexander Adapt Prynkiewicz, Nicholas Nickmercs Kolcheff, Jimmy Iovine, and DJ Paul Beauregard.
FaZe has its headquarters in Los Angeles, California and another office in New York City. They have gamers from the United States and other parts of the world. The organization's popular digital games played include Fortnite, FIFA Online, Call of Duty, Rocket League, Halo Infinite, Valorant, PUBG Mobile, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Tom Lancy's Rainbow Six, and others.
Is FaZe Banks the CEO of FaZe?
No. Lee Trink has been the group's CEO since September 2018. The company appointed Zach Katz as the president and COO in May 2022. In December 2022, Forbes listed FaZe as the 4th most valuable esports company, with a net worth of $400 million. The esports company went public on the NASQAD exchange in July 2022 after a merger with B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp, a special-purpose acquisition company.
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FaZe Banks' net worth
The gaming entrepreneur has an estimated net worth of $13 million in 2023. Apart from vlogging and esports investment, Banks is also a producer, songwriter, and composer.
FaZe Banks' height
The social media influencer stands at 6 feet 4.5 inches (1.94 m) tall. He has blue eyes and brown hair. He usually wears a hat to cover his balding hair.
FaZe Banks has come a long way since his humble beginnings on YouTube in 2011. Joining FaZe Clan in 2013 was a great move as it boosted his online presence and has kept him relevant in the online gaming industry.
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