Born Richard Bengtson in 1991, FaZe Banks started YouTube in high school.
His initial fame came from an Xbox 360 hacking tutorial video.
Co-founding FaZe Clan in 2010, he shifted focus from competitive gaming to entertainment.
In 2013, he changed his alias from SoaR to FaZe Banks.
He relocated to New York and then Los Angeles with FaZe Clan members.
FaZe Banks expanded the 'Clout House' to include two more mansions.
Lil Yachty and JuJu Smith-Schuster joined FaZe Clan due to his influence.
FaZe Clan went public on NASDAQ in 2021, making FaZe Banks a part-owner.
FaZe Banks dated Alissa Violet, documenting their relationship online.
Their public breakup in 2018 led to a feud with Jake Paul.
He has openly discussed his mental health struggles.
Collaborating with artists like Lil Yachty and RiceGum, he's also a hip-hop enthusiast.
He co-hosts the 'Moms Basement' podcast with Keemstar and Colossal is Crazy.
Standing at 6'6", FaZe Banks often wears hats to hide a bald spot.
After the feud with Jake Paul, FaZe Banks gained 200,000 YouTube subscribers.
He bought Alissa Violet a $100,000 car, sharing her reaction in a vlog.
Known for his quick temper, he has multiple 'rage compilation' videos online.
A tattoo of the FaZe Clan logo on his arm represents his dedication.
He's collaborated with artists like Lil Yachty and RiceGum on various projects.
He has a history of mental health struggles and an involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility.
