BIOGRAPHY
FaZe Banks (born October 18, 1991), whose real name is Richard Bengston (Ricky), is a very famous American social media star, vlogger, musician, and YouTuber.
He has over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers with an estimated more than 300 million views. He is especially popular among fans and players of Call of Duty.
He founded FaZe Clan, which is an online gaming group. He started by simply posting some short video clips of himself while playing some video games.
He got into fights with other players and social media stars. In 2016, he reached his first 1 million YouTube subscribers. He also has overestimated 2.5 million Instagram followers.
EARLY LIFE
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States, FaZe Banks was born on the 18th of October, 1991. He holds a mixed ethnicity, and he grew up in Miami with his family when he was younger.
FaZe Banks is well educated, and in 2019, he stopped uploading videos on his YouTube channel to focus more on building up the e-sport organization FaZe Clan.
FaZe Banks is presently 30 years old.
VLOG CAREER
FaZe Banks’ career in vlogging started when he was filming himself playing video games. These vlogs became a success, especially for those who share his passion for online gaming. He eventually started his own YouTube channel, gaining millions of subscribers.
YOUTUBE
In 2011, FaZe Banks launched his YouTube channel called BanksHasBanks, which he eventually changed to FaZe Banks. His first video was called 5th October 2011, and it gained massive popularity. It wasn’t long before he attracted viewers and subscribers to his channel.
Moreover, he was also well-known among his followers in Call of Duty. He founded FaZe Clan in 2013, of which FaZe Rug is a member. He is presently the Chief Operating Officer.
HIGHLIGHTS
Here are the best highlights of FaZe Banks’ career:
- 5.36 million subscribers on YouTube
- 2.6 million followers on Twitter
- ‘Reacting to my girlfriends’ Vines’ (YouTube Video, over 16 million views, 2017)
PERSONAL LIFE
FaZe Banks was born under the name of Richard Bengtson but was also known for his name Ricky Banks.
Faze Banks is 30, and he is in a relationship with fellow YouTuber Alissa Violet.
They met in June 2017. FaZe Banks actually uploaded a video about them called My New Girlfriend.
NET WORTH
As of this year, FaZe Banks’ net worth is estimated to be US$13 million.
In addition, he owns a range rover that costs approximately US$42,000 and a bulldog that’s worth a maximum of US$3,000.
INTERESTING FACT
FaZe Banks is famous for being a social media celebrity, but he also creates music as a producer, composer, and songwriter.
He’s also very proud of his FaZe Banks’s tattoos, which cost thousands.
DISCOGRAPHY
Faze Banks‘ songs include the following:
- Lyfe Sux
- Ricky Bobby
- Get Right! YNG Zuck.
- Mood (feat. Iann Dior & 24kGoldn)
- I Get Happy When I Think Of You DarriusTheGreatest, Dieselgraves.
- I Love You J. A.
- Fallin Pace.
- Vibe With You Ronny.
- Tell Me What To Do Ronny.
- Meant To Be Yung Divide.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @Banks
Twitter: @Banks
YouTube: FaZe Banks
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