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Faze Clan Announces Exclusive Partnership With NTWRK & Jimmy Iovine

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Deals are still going down despite the world being on lockdown. FaZe Clan announced today (Apr.9) an exclusive partnership with NTWRK and Jimmy Iovine.

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As part of this “groundbreaking coalition,” NTWRK has secured the global direct-to-consumer product rights for FaZe Clan. NTWRK will now immediately integrate the professional esports and entertainment organization highly coveted apparel and merchandise into its platform. According to a press release, this will “establishing an unprecedented pipeline of creative commerce.

Speaking on the new partnership, Jimmy Iovine added:

“We’re at the birth of a new disruptive entertainment genre. FaZe Clan is a very powerful pipeline into gaming culture, and their cultural impact reminds me of the early days of 90s hip hop. The combined reach of FaZe Clan and NTWRK is going to be very powerful.”

FaZe Clan CEO Lee Trink praised Iovine and his ability the next big thing adding:

Jimmy has always been a cultural see. His belief in FaZe Clan as the next cultural wave, not just in gaming but in entertainment overall, is an incredible representation of the transformative shift happening right now.” 

NTWRK CEO Aaron Levant stated:

“By investing in FaZe Clan, we’re putting NTWRK at the epicenter of gaming culture, further cementing our position as Gen Z’s premiere social commerce and content platform.”

FaZe Clan President Greg Selkoe closed things out with:

“NTWRK will without a doubt, provide additional rocket fuel for FaZe to continue extending our brand and cultural influence worldwide. We are excited to be aligned with passionate, like-minded partners that will further contribute to our impact on entertainment and youth culture.”

NTWRK is known for its limited-edition product drops from big names like LeBron James, 88rising, and Billie Eilish. FaZe Clan is the latest marquee name to join its ever-growing roster.

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On-Brand?: FaZe Clan Co-Founder Allegedly Goes Ham In Vegas Hotel Room

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Insanely popular Esports athlete, FaZe Banks, is under investigation for allegedly going ham on his Las Vegas hotel room. TMZ Sports reports he has caused more than $30K in damage.

The 27-year-old professional gamer co-founded the successful Esports crew FaZe Clan who’s members are best known for kicking ass in such games as Call of Duty, Fortnite, Overwatch, and more. They are also known for being the “bad boys” of Esports if these allegations are true; this behavior is on-brand. The clan is so famous in fact that Offset, Post Malone, and Lil Yachty are members. The celebrity gossip site details an Oct.14 night where Banks allegedly destroyed the room.

Per TMZ:

But, during a Vegas bender on October 14, we’re told cops were called to FB’s room at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on a destruction of property call.
We’re told the room was an absolute DISASTER zone — with smashed furniture, holes in the walls, a smashed window, broken lampstand, pictures ripped off the wall, stains on the carpet, and more.
Our sources say even the plants in the room were wrecked — with soil all over the ground.
Oh, and it appeared the main flat-screen TV got it too — it looked like it had been smashed multiple times with heavy objects.According to TMZ, since the damage is over $30,000, Banks can be charged with felony malicious destruction of property. The charge carries a maximum 5-year prison sentence, but we all know that is not going to happen. Bank’s rep sent a statement to TMZ claiming “FaZe Clan and Encore are working together to resolve this matter.”

So that basically means Banks, who is filthy rich, can just pay for the damages quickly, avoiding any issues with the hotel. No charges have been filed, but an investigation is currently active.

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Offset Launching Two Gaming-Themed Shows On Broadcast Network Caffeine

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Offset sees the vision when it comes to gaming and esports. Already invested in the popular esports team and lifestyle organization FaZe Clan, he is now adding streamer to his growing list of accomplishments.

Today (Oct.24), broadcast network Caffeine announced an exclusive streaming partnership with The Migos founding member. Starting Sunday, October 27 at 6 PM PDT, the avid gamer will launch one of his two new shows where he will be playing games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and try new games suggested by fans.

The second show, Bet With The Set, will feature the “Clout” rapper taking on celebrity guests in high-stakes gamin battles “with unpredictable and fun outcomes that change from week to week.” They will also bet on the outcomes of matchups with the losers having to complete a dare issued by the victor.

Speaking on his new partnership with Caffeine, Offset added:

“With Caffeine, I can create my content in an organic way that lets me make real connections with my community. They have created new technology that takes the lag out of online interactions, and it makes me reachable in a way that other platforms simply can’t. Caffeine allows me to be myself, so I’m trying to reach these kids to show them that everybody is a part of a team, and we’re all one.”

Offset is not the only big name attached to Caffeine, other creators include The Game who has his own show call Game Time, LeBron James, Heard Well and LaMelo Ball. The world of gaming and entertainment intersects, and Caffeine is giving Hip-Hop artists, athletes, and gamers the platform to get in on the action. Founder and CEO of Caffeine Ben Keighran spoke on giving them a better way to create content for their fans stating:

“Caffeine is attracting gamers, athletes, and entertainers to our platform because we offer a better way to create interactive, live content. We’re excited to welcome Offset and his fans to our growing community.”

To watch Offset Live and Bet With The Set plus other original content, you can head to www.caffeine.tv or download the iOS and Android apps. You can watch Offset make the announcement himself in the video below.

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Offset Joins Gaming Juggernaut FaZe Clan As Its Newest Investor

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Despite the recent news of being sued by former member professional gamer Turner Tenney AKA Tfue, FaZe Clan just got another high-profile name on board. The gaming juggernaut announced today (August 16) that Migos member, Offset has joined the organization as its newest investor.

As per the statement, the new partnership “includes a commitment by Offset and FaZe to build a mutually beneficial partnership to continue to propel FaZe Clan’s dominance and accelerate the intersection of esports and entertainment in general.”

No financial details were disclosed, but Kulture’s dad is very excited to join the gaming group. In the announcement, Offset born Kiari Kendrell Cephus expressed his love for video games and recognizes Esports are the future.

“I love gaming, and esports is the future. These two facts make it only right that I be a part of the biggest esports organization with some of the best players in the world.”

FaZe Clan’s President Greg Selkoe added:

“We view Offset as an amazing addition to the FaZe Clan family and look forward to working closely with him to develop co-branded experiences, content, apparel and anything else his incredibly creative mind can conceive of. FaZe is all about pushing the boundaries of what an esports brand can be as we truly believe gaming now sits at the epicenter of almost all current pop-culture trends. Our roots and DNA are gaming, but we have built a lifestyle brand and social movement around this. What is key to our formula is that everyone we bring into the FaZe Clan family has to first have an authentic love for gaming and Offset is both one of the planet’s biggest musicians and a skilled gamer and esports aficionado as well.”

Who knew Offset was a gamer?

He is not the only Hip-Hop name associated with the gaming organization. Lil Yachty announced back in December, last year that he was joining the clan under the name FaZe Boat. Drake also revealed back in September 2018 that he is the co-owner of another popular Esports organization 100 Thieves.

This latest move only proves that Hip-Hop and gaming are closer than most think. Offset clearly sees potential and is trying to get himself a piece of the pie, and we are not at that at all.

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