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G2 eSports CEO Carlos Rodriguez was forced to resign permanently after sharing a video of himself attending a party with suspected human trafficker Andrew Tate. Rodriguez shared a three-minute video announcing his decision to permanently resign as G2 CEO, and the official G2 account also posted his resignation.
"I take full responsibility for everything that has happened over the last few days," Rodriguez said in his video announcement, then thanked fans and all the staff, concluding, "Remember, we are samurai and we thrive not because we win, but because we always stand up." ”
In a statement on Rodriguez's ouster, G2 wrote: "We would like to emphasize that we do not support any form of sexism and we will continue to prioritize fostering inclusive and supportive gaming communities. ”
So who is Tate? He is a very controversial guy whose Romanian police are gathering evidence of his crimes of human trafficking and rape, and he was a former taekwondo athlete who has gained notoriety in recent months for his internet sexist profanity and has since been banned by most social media platforms. According to Romanian newspapers, Tate and his brother were investigated by police in April on suspicion of rape and human trafficking.
'G2 is an esports giant team that is well-known in games like Valorant, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike. The video was reportedly released by Rodriguez celebrating G2's qualification for League of Legends World Championship. Because Rodriguez Video G2 has been stripped of the Valorant league right, Riot has not responded to Rodriguez's actions and does not know whether the same sanctions will be taken.
Riot Games
Riot Games
Description: Founded in 2006, Riot develops, publishes, and supports the most cohesive games for players around the world. In 2009, the first game, League of Legends, was released, which won widespread acclaim around the world. The game became the world's most popular computer game and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports.
Founded by Brandon Baker and Mark Merrier, Riot Games is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with more than 20 offices worldwide and more than 2,500 employees. He has been featured in Fortune's "100 Best Employers," "25 Best Companies to Work in Technology," "100 Best Millennial Employers," and "50 Best Flexible Employers."
In December 2015, Tencent achieved a 100% controlling stake in Riot Games.
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, USA
Representative work: League of Legends