On April 10, 2025, FaZe Clan’s CEO Richard “Banks”and music producer Zack Bia made a memorable appearance on a live stream hosted by Maxwell “Plaqueboymax”to celebrate his birthday. The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of an extravagant, custom-made belt buckle valued at an astonishing $80,000, adorned with an array of sparkling jewels. Overwhelmed with excitement, Plaqueboymax swiftly tried the luxurious piece on before expressing his heartfelt gratitude to Banks and Bia.
The belt buckle, crafted exclusively for Plaqueboymax’s special day, showcased a unique “5$tar” design. During the broadcast, Banks enthusiastically shared the behind-the-scenes story of how they acquired the gift:
“Me and Zack. W ZB (Zack Bia) in the chat one time…me and ZB went half and half, we made a couple of phone calls and we got you some not s*it. We haven’t even seen it yet, it’s unboxing time. You guys have no idea what this kid’s about to open, this sh*t is nuts.”
As Plaqueboymax unveiled the gift, Banks couldn’t contain his excitement and remarked:
“This s**t is nuts, bro.”
The Significance of the 5$tar Logo
The “5$tar” logo featured prominently on the belt buckle represents a popular online show that Plaqueboymax launched in December 2023. The series has gained traction through collaborations with other well-known personalities like Nikowoodyear, Young Dabo, and D Charles, who all live together to create engaging episodic content.
Recently, Maxwell announced the forthcoming Season 2 of 5$tar and rented an Airbnb to kick off production. However, his plans faced complications after property owners raised concerns about incoming guests, forcing him to pause the series temporarily. In a livestream, he candidly addressed the situation:
“I don’t know ni***s was just watching the stream…ni***s started calling the house saying weird s**t. And now the Airbnb owner found out, and her kids or his kids, I don’t know their gender, but they happen…they happened to watch the stream as well. They see everything going on. They been on it about guests and everything. As you can see ni***s been on eggshells, haven’t been able to do s**t. Their family is threatening to call, you know, people…law enforcement…to get us out of here, to kick us out of here.”
Further complicating matters, Plaqueboymax encountered issues when rapper Lil TJay smoked in a rented apartment, resulting in another controversial episode. He has unfortunately lost two Airbnb accounts due to these incidents and is currently seeking solutions to resume 5$tar Season 2 without further disruptions.
Other Updates in the Streaming Community
In concurrent news, fellow streamer Adin Ross has announced open tryouts for his Miami 7 FC soccer team, aiming to recruit players for the upcoming Kings League 2025 event. This initiative showcases the growing crossover between streaming culture and traditional sports, appealing to an ever-expanding audience.