The digital creator world is rocked by serious allegations involving TikTok superstar Charli D’Amelio and Ricky "Banks" Biddle, the former CEO of the influential gaming collective FaZe Clan. The claims, which surfaced during a major internal fallout at FaZe Clan, suggest an inappropriate relationship before D’Amelio was legally an adult. Banks has issued a firm denial and promised legal repercussions.
The Origin of the Controversial Claims
The situation erupted from a significant rift within FaZe Clan on Christmas Day 2025, which led to several creators departing the group. Amidst rising tensions, FaZe Banks had a public dispute with the streamer known as PlaqueBoyMax. In the aftermath, associates of PlaqueBoyMax launched the serious accusations.
During a livestream, Morgan (FatBoyDip), a cousin and team member of PlaqueBoyMax, alleged that FaZe Banks had been involved with Charli D’Amelio before she turned 18. The claims gained rapid traction when popular streamer BruceDropEmOff amplified them, accusing Banks of "grooming" and stating D’Amelio was underage at the time. This sparked immediate and intense backlash from the online community, forcing Banks to address the issue directly.
FaZe Banks' Strong Denial and Legal Threat
On December 28, 2025, FaZe Banks released a detailed public statement to counter the allegations. He categorically labeled the claims as false and deeply damaging. Banks provided a specific timeline, stating he first met D’Amelio in April 2024, which was just a few weeks before her 20th birthday. Charli D’Amelio was born on May 1, 2004, making her 21 years old at the time of the controversy.
In his statement, Banks emphasized the private nature of their relationship and expressed distress over the impact of the lies on D’Amelio. He revealed he was on the phone with her while drafting his response. Crucially, Banks announced that the matter would now move to a legal arena, with his lawyers preparing to contact the PlaqueBoyMax team to pursue the truth legally.
Community Reaction and D’Amelio's Subtle Endorsement
The response from the streaming community was mixed. Prominent figure xQc commented during a livestream, criticizing the act of making grave allegations without evidence and supporting Banks' decision to seek legal recourse. More notably, Charli D’Amelio herself responded to Banks' public statement on her X (formerly Twitter) account by simply posting a thumbs-up emoji. This gesture was widely interpreted by fans as a silent but clear show of support for Banks' version of events.
Separately, FaZe Banks did not hold back his feelings about the ex-members of FaZe Clan, calling them "ungrateful" and referring to their signings as one of the worst decisions of his life. As of now, no concrete evidence has been presented publicly to substantiate the initial allegations. The situation remains in a tense stalemate, with FaZe Banks maintaining his denial and the promised legal action pending.
