Cloud9 allegedly changed G2 in VCT league after Andrew Tate controversy

  ❘   Revealed: 2022-10-17T16:57:55

  ❘   Up to date: 2022-10-17T17:02:47

In a current stream with 100 Thieves content material creator Spencer ‘Hiko’ Martin, esports marketing consultant Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslau claimed that Cloud9 took G2 Esports’ spot within the VCT Americas league.

In a stream during which the 2 performed Valorant collectively, Slasher alleged that Cloud9 was the final crew to make it into the VCT associate league within the Americas area. Based on him, the North American group changed G2 Esports, who had been reportedly denied a spot within the league after former CEO Carlos Rodríguez posted a video of himself partying with Andrew Tate.

Within the days following the discharge of the video, it was reported that G2 had misplaced its slot within the league due to the video and the following fallout. Carlos was then placed on unpaid depart by G2 Esports earlier than finally stepped down from his place. He was additionally suspended by Riot Video games for a breach of the LEC’s code of conduct.

“I came upon that Cloud9 was truly the ultimate crew on the bubble,” Slasher stated. “An excellent supply tells me that Cloud9 changed G2, not Evil Geniuses. EG was already in.

“That’s when Carlos screwed up and Cloud9 bought in.”

Slasher added that he doesn’t know why Cloud9 weren’t initially within the VCT Americas league. The Los Angeles-based group is reportedly getting ready to signing Valorant celebrity Jaccob ‘yay’ Whiteaker from OpTic Gaming, who weren’t chosen as a associate.

Cloud9 weren’t initially within the league

Cloud9 has a storied historical past with Riot Video games. The group has been part of the League of Legends’ LCS since 2013, once they certified for the league after shopping for the previous Quantic Gaming roster.

Cloud9 was additionally one of many first North American organizations to enter Valorant, with the crew qualifying for the 2021 version of Valorant Champions. Cloud9 additionally has the most effective Recreation Changers roster within the area in Cloud9 White.

Cloud9 are one of many 5 US-based organizations within the VCT Americas league, together with NRG, Sentinels, 100 Thieves, and Evil Geniuses. Their new Valorant roster will make its debut on the VCT 2023 Kickoff event in Brazil in February.