Carlos Rodriguez Steps Down as G2 Esports CEO After Andrew Tate Controversy

Carlos declares his resignation from G2 Esports CEO submit

Carlos Rodriguez posted a 3-minute video on Twitter speaking about his determination to step down because the CEO of G2 Esports, a company that he based in 2014. What began as Gamers2 advanced into the enormous of the esports world at present. Addressing folks, Carlos Rodriguez stated, “My time in G2 has come to an finish which signifies that I can be stepping down from my CEO place. Belief me, this has been a tough ending to what has been in any other case a really deeply significant and joyful expertise.”

Carlos said that he's grateful to have met so many individuals alongside the journey and acknowledged the exhausting work of his colleagues. He additionally took full duty for what transpired final week and added, “Belief me once I say I really feel f**** destroyed about it.”

Thanking all of the traders, sponsors, publishers, and followers, Carlos Rodriguez stated, “I'm very emotional about this however I cannot cry. Not at present. That is my farewell video so I cannot f***** cry now, okay? I hope you guys bear in mind me for the great issues. I hope that's my legacy and simply know that I'm very grateful for all of you.”

Following Carlos’ submit, G2 Esports launched its assertion on social media. It said, “Today we obtained, and accepted, Carlos' announcement to step down as CEO of G2 Esports. As a worldwide esports group serving the world's most various fan base, we take duty for our followers, staff, staff members, and companions the world over.”

The group additionally added that it doesn't assist any type of misogyny and that it might proceed to prioritize fostering inclusivity within the gaming neighborhood. G2 Esports additionally introduced that it was absolutely dedicated to persevering with the legacy of G2.

Instantly after the announcement, some folks within the esports business contemplated if it was the appropriate transfer and introduced up the phenomenon of “cancel tradition”. Nevertheless, many individuals chimed in and said that this was not an occasion of cancel tradition and that it was the appropriate transfer since Carlos’ actions harm the model of G2 and price the group cash.

A clip of Carlos Rodriguez partying with the controversial content material creator and persona Andrew Tate went viral on social media and created a domino impact with many locally criticizing G2 Esports’ former CEO. Initially, following the backlash, Carlos said on Twitter that he would “get together with whoever the f** I would like.”

This sequence of occasions additionally led to G2 Esports dropping out on the Riot Video games’ Valorant franchising slot for 2023 and straight , the Valorant staff from North America. Notably, G2 Esports was in talks to accumulate XSET and discipline the roster as a complete within the Americas league for Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) 2023.

G2 has not but revealed data concerning who will substitute Carlos because the CEO subsequent. Followers will even have to attend and see how this transfer impacts the various rosters that G2 Esports fields throughout numerous esports titles.

Notably, the G2 Esports’ League of Legends staff is all set to take part in Worlds 2022 in October within the Group Stage of the match.