Former FaZe Clan Members Launch New Streaming Group CORE — Adapt, Marlon, Lacy, and More
Six former FaZe Clan streamers have united to form CORE — a new independent creator collective. The group, whose name stands for Create Own Run Everything, was revealed on April 30, 2026 during a livestream hosted by Banks, FaZe Clan's former CEO.
CORE Members
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How CORE Was Announced
Banks staged a livestream on April 30 that initially framed itself as a post-mortem on FaZe Clan's collapse. By the end of the stream, the six former members had announced the new group together. Banks described his original vision for FaZe as having worked — "everybody's much better off because of it" — but acknowledged the group had planned to "figure the business out later," a strategy that eventually contributed to the fallout.
Why They Left FaZe Clan
A wave of departures from FaZe Clan began in December 2025. JasonTheWeen, 21, was among the youngest to leave. He described the situation as "sad," citing disagreements on the corporate direction. "We never wanted that to happen," he said, "but some things just didn't work out." Lacy (Nick Fosco), Adapt, Marlon, Silky, and StableRonaldo each left around the same period.
What CORE Means for Independent Streaming
The group's name — Create Own Run Everything — signals a deliberate move away from the traditional esports-organization model. Rather than operating under a corporate umbrella, CORE plans to build its brand independently, retaining full creative and business control. The announcement follows a broader industry trend of top creators departing large organizations to go independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CORE?
CORE is a new independent streaming collective formed by six former FaZe Clan members: Adapt, Marlon, Lacy (Nick Fosco), Silky, JasonTheWeen, and StableRonaldo. The name is an acronym for 'Create Own Run Everything.'
Who are the members of CORE?
CORE has six members: Adapt, Marlon, Lacy (real name Nick Fosco), Silky, JasonTheWeen, and StableRonaldo — all former FaZe Clan content creators.
What does CORE stand for?
'Create Own Run Everything' — the acronym reflects the group's philosophy of operating as a fully independent creator collective without a parent organization.
How was CORE announced?
CORE was revealed during a livestream hosted by Banks, former CEO of FaZe Clan, on April 30, 2026. The stream was framed as an explanation of FaZe Clan's collapse and featured the six members announcing their new group.
Why did these streamers leave FaZe Clan?
A mass exodus of FaZe Clan members occurred in December 2025. JasonTheWeen described disagreements with the corporate direction of the organization. Banks, who hosted the announcement stream, said the group needed to 'figure the business out later' when they originally built FaZe.
Is CORE affiliated with FaZe Clan?
No. CORE is a fully independent group. All six members have left FaZe Clan and are operating outside of any esports organization.
Where can I follow CORE?
CORE is active on X (Twitter) at @thecoreboys. Each member also streams individually — links to their Streammetrix profiles are listed in this article.
Source: Complex · @thecoreboys on X