FaZe Clan, a renowned name in the esports and gaming world, has recently been embroiled in a controversy following the signing of Grace Van Dien, a Stranger Things star with limited gaming content creation experience. This article delves into the events and reactions surrounding this controversy, drawing from multiple sources for a comprehensive understanding.
The New Recruit: Grace Van Dien
FaZe Clan’s newest recruit, Grace Van Dien, also known as FaZe Bluefille, joined the team amid much fanfare. However, her entry was not met with universal approval. Instead, it ignited a firestorm of controversy. According to Dexerto, the criticism primarily stemmed from the perception that FaZe Clan overlooked existing female content creators in favor of a celebrity.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"Get fucking wrecked" – Grace Van Dien addressing the FaZe drama and speaking about FaZe Rain. #DramaAlert pic.twitter.com/AwBvgoItDE
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) May 26, 2023
Rain Leaks Grace’s FaZe Clan Signing
The controversy began on May 18, 2023, when ‘FaZe Rain’, one of the original FaZe members, leaked the news of Grace Van Dien joining FaZe Clan. As reported by Dexerto, Rain, who has been publicly critical of the organization throughout 2023, claimed she was only joining because of her brief appearance on Stranger Things.
FaZe Rain’s Sexist Remarks
The feud between Rain and Grace took a particularly ugly turn when Rain crossed a line with his remarks about Grace. FaZe Rain not only insulted Grace by calling her “excruciatingly mid,” but also went on a hateful tirade about how he wouldn’t let her touch him on his “drunkest night.” This level of personal attack and sexualization was a significant escalation in their ongoing dispute.
The Feud Between FaZe Rain and Grace
The feud between Rain and Grace heated up following her official announcement on May 26. Grace quickly fired back at Rain’s comments, defending her signing with FaZe Clan. Despite this, the feud escalated, with both parties exchanging heated words publicly, as mentioned by Dexerto.
FaZe Clan’s Response to the Controversy
In response to the escalating drama, FaZe Clan issued a public statement on May 31, defending Grace Van Dien. The statement read, “The mistreatment of our newest member is in no way OK. Grace joined in hopes to bring her voice to FaZe & we stand by her,” as reported by Yahoo Life.
Grace Removes FaZe from Bio
On June 1, Grace made a significant move by changing her Twitter bio from ‘faze bluefille’ to simply ‘bluefille,’ and made her account private. This move has led to speculation about her future with FaZe Clan, according to Dot Esports.
The controversy surrounding Grace Van Dien’s signing with FaZe Clan has highlighted the challenges faced by esports organizations in balancing their brand’s growth with the expectations of their community. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact FaZe Clan and Grace Van Dien’s future in the gaming industry.
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