FaZe Banks Shares His Unique Friendship with Playboi Carti
Richard “Banks,”the prominent leader of FaZe Clan, recently opened up about his friendship with renowned rapper Playboi Carti during a candid conversation with fellow FaZe member, Plaqueboymax. Banks reminisced about the early days of their connection, which dates back to the vibrant SoundCloud era. During that time, he often found himself in the company of other rising stars like Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage.
A Glimpse into the SoundCloud Era
Reflecting on that transformative period in music, FaZe Banks highlighted how these artists were relatively new entrants into the rap scene:
“We’ve vlogged that thing, it’s still on my channel to this day. We and (unintelligible) are hyped, Uzi pulls up, 21 Savage is living next door at the time. They’re all new artists too, this is like the peak SoundCloud era, like the birth of that whole SoundCloud era. 21 Savage was a new artist, Vert’s a new artist.”
Memorable Collaborations
In his conversation, FaZe Banks also recounted a memorable moment when Playboi Carti utilized his home as a backdrop for the cover of his self-titled album:
“Carti, of course is a new artist, comes to the crib, shoots the album cover for Self-Titled.”
Turning Down a Generous Offer
In a gesture that speaks volumes about their friendship, FaZe Banks revealed that he declined a financial offer from Carti after the album cover shoot:
“Him and his boys are running through the crib all day and f**k up the crib, at the end of the day, Carti takes me aside, and he tries to pay me. He peels off like seven bands, tries to give me seven bands, he says, yeah, we got this for the budget… I said, bro, put it back in your pocket, we’re good, today was lit…”
FaZe Clan Leadership Evolution
Richard Banks has been a vital member of the FaZe Clan since 2013, initially joining when the organization was focused primarily on Call of Duty content. Recently he was appointed as CEO following FaZe Clan’s acquisition by GameSquare Holdings, Inc. in October 2023.
Recent Remembrances in the Gaming Community
In related news, fellow FaZe member Alexander “Adapt”reflected on the unexpected passing of YouTube star Phillip “P2istheName.”Although Adapt and P2istheName were not particularly close, he expressed fond memories of their interactions that showcased the impact of the gaming community.