Adin Ross is reacting after FaZe Rug announced his departure from FaZe Clan following 13 years with the organization. The exit happened on Christmas Day 2025 and was part of a larger wave of creators leaving the group. Many fans viewed Rug’s exit as a major turning point for FaZe Clan.Ross addressed the situation during his livestream. He spoke openly about what he believed caused the fallout. His reaction has gained attention because of his emotional tone and his past ties to FaZe Clan. He said,"This is said, this is really sad seeing this... It's just sad, you know, if you grow up watching these guys, the old cams, vlogs, it just sucks...umm, I feel like money got in the way. Money and corporate got in the way from the outside or in. And it sucks, it sucks, but one thing we all can sit here and talk about is how solid Rug is for example like this sh*t is just fu*ked up. Rug is just so solid and genuine, dude. Iodon't know anyone who does not like the guy."Rather than focusing on personal disputes, Ross framed the situation as a business issue. He said the problem centered on ownership, contracts, and control. His response aimed to explain why long-time creators chose to walk away.Adin Ross’s emotional reaction to FaZe Rug’s exitAdin Ross was openly emotional talking about the departure of FaZe Rug. According to him, the departure of Rug was remarkable due to his long-term membership in the group. Rug became one of FaZe at the time when it was still expanding and has remained a part of all these years.Read More: What led to the reported family fallout surrounding Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty's wedding? Everything we know so farAdin Ross explains the ownership and contract disputeFanatics Fest NYC 2024 - Source: GettyAccording to Adin Ross, the key concern was the ownership requirements of the parent company of FaZe Clan, GameSquare. He alleged that the company requested creators to forgo 20 percent equity many years after they had become successful. Ross believes that this was a request that was years too late.He claimed that creators such as FaZe Rug turned down the offer as it failed to recognize their initial efforts. According to Ross, creators would have bargained in other ways had such terms been presented initially. He emphasized that the conflict was regarding money and contracts.Also Read: “Are you okay?” : Candace Owens responds after Alex Jones claims she changed her Fort Huachuca story “5th time”