A new wave of drama has hit the gaming and streaming community after FaZe Clan CEO FaZe Banks abruptly announced on May 6, 2025, that Nick “Lacy” has been kicked out of the organization.
His blunt post on X — “Lacy’s kicked from FaZe. Not joking.” — has since gone viral, racking up over 8.4 million views.
Following the announcement, Lacy removed “FaZe” from his username, and Banks unfollowed and blocked him across all platforms, further confirming the seriousness of the decision. Despite this, no formal statement has been released from FaZe Clan itself.
Lacy Responds: “Not a Joke”
Later that day, during a 49-minute Just Chatting livestream, Lacy addressed the situation briefly but firmly, saying:
“It’s not a joke. It’s not a troll… It’s some serious st. But that’s going to be handled off-stream.”**
— Timestamp: 00:05:17
He chose not to elaborate, stating he’d rather move forward with his stream and not discuss the issue publicly.
Community Reaction: Mixed and Messy
Other FaZe members chimed in with differing views, adding fuel to the speculation.
Stable Ronaldo urged fans to stop making assumptions, hinting at personal reasons for not going live recently and promising an explanation soon.
Meanwhile, FaZe Adapt called the entire situation “cap” (slang for a lie), casting doubt on the authenticity of Lacy’s departure during an 11-second clip that was shared widely.
Social media reactions have ranged from outrage to skepticism, with some calling it a publicity stunt, while others criticized FaZe Banks’ handling of the matter. One user even stated, “Lacy is the only reason FaZe is relevant.”
What’s Next?
As of now, FaZe Clan has not issued an official press release or statement clarifying Lacy’s removal.
The lack of transparency has left fans and followers speculating heavily, with many unsure whether this is a serious fallout or just another controversial content stunt.
