MEET THE DYNAMIC ATHLETE AND CONTENT CREATOR
DONALD DE LA HAYE WHO QUIT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TO PURSUE YOUTUBE AND NOW HAS A DIEHARD
COMMUNITY OF OVER 10 MILLION FANS
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LOS
ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FaZe Clan,
Inc. (FaZe Clan) the digitally native lifestyle and media platform
rooted in gaming and youth culture, is proud to announce
Donald De La Haye aka "FaZe
Deestroying" as the organization's newest official member.
Deestroying will join FaZe Clan's robust talent collective of
gamers, creators, entertainers and esports professionals.
Deestroying was announced today via FaZe Clan's social channels
with an incredibly inspiring mini-documentary that tells his
compelling journey as a former college athlete to a celebrity
content creator with a combined social reach of over 10 million
across platforms.
Deestroying caught the attention of FaZe Clan with his magnetic
personality and electrifying, sports centered content that has
amassed a passionate community of millions of diehard fans. His
content showcases his insane athletic skills, personal lifestyle
vlogs, and 1v1's with some of the biggest names in the sports
world. Born in Costa Rica,
Deestroying's path to stardom is uniquely his own. After moving to
the U.S. with his family when he was seven years old, the young and
bilingual De La Haye excelled in both athletics and academia. His
talent and passion for football led to a full-ride scholarship as
starting kicker for the University of Central
Florida – where he first began creating his signature
videos. His fast-paced rise into the spotlight has paved the way
for other young athletes to seek alternative channels of success
and financial opportunity beyond the conventional routes.
FaZe Deestroying is an advocate for young athletes to benefit
from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and is considered a
pivotal figure in the winning battle that overturned an NCAA rule
prohibiting players from financially benefiting from their NIL. His
experience has opened the door for many highschool and college
athletes to be compensated for their hard work and dedication to
their craft.
"I remember watching FaZe Clan when I was 12 years old and now
fast forward many years later, I am joining," said FaZe
Deestroying. "It feels like a dream come true and it's an honor to
become a part of the FaZe family. I know the future is very bright,
and I hope everyone is ready for all the exciting and
groundbreaking projects we have in store! FaZe Up!"
"We are beyond excited to broaden our footprint to a wider array
of content with the addition of Deestroying," said Nikhil Jayaram, Senior Talent Manager at FaZe
Clan who also manages FaZe Clan's biggest talent including FaZe Rug
among others. "His natural starpower, work ethic and love for
content creation fits perfectly into the FaZe family. We are
constantly in innovation-mode at FaZe and looking for ways to
embrace new types of talent. Dee joining FaZe signifies the
expansion of the sports and athlete side of not only our talent
roster, but our company and we can't wait to keep building with
him."
FOLLOW FAZE DEESTROYING: INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE,
TWITTER
ABOUT FAZE CLAN
FaZe Clan is a digital-native
lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture,
reimagining traditional entertainment for the next generation.
Founded in 2010 by a group of kids on the internet, FaZe Clan was
created for and by Gen Z and Millennials, and today operates across
multiple verticals with transformative content, tier-one brand
partnerships, a collective of notable talent, and fashion and
consumer products. Reaching over 500 million followers across
social platforms globally, FaZe Clan delivers a wide variety of
entertainment spanning video blogs, lifestyle and branded content,
gaming highlights and live streams of highly competitive gaming
tournaments. FaZe Clan's roster of more than 85 influential
personalities consists of engaging content creators, esports
professionals, world-class gamers and a mix of talent who go beyond
the world of gaming, including NFL star Kyler "FaZe K1'' Murray,
Lebron "FaZe Bronny'' James Jr., Lil Yachty aka "FaZe Boat'' and
Snoop Dogg aka "FaZe Snoop." Its gaming division includes ten
competitive esports teams who have won over 32 world championships.
FaZe Clan recently announced plans to go public through a merger
with B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: BRPM), a special
purpose acquisition company. For more information, visit
www.fazeclan.com, investor.fazeclan.com and follow FaZe
Clan on Twitter, https://www.instagram.com/fazeclan/?hl=en,
YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
ABOUT BRPM
BRPM is a special purpose acquisition
company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock
exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or
similar business combination with one or more businesses. BRPM
began trading on the NASDAQ on February 19,
2021 following its initial public offering. Its shares of
Class A common stock, units and warrants trade under the ticker
symbols BRPM, BRPMU and BRPMW, respectively. BRPM is sponsored by
an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY).
Important Information about the Proposed Business Combination
and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed
Business Combination, BRPM has filed a registration statement on
Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") which includes a preliminary proxy
statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination
(the "Proxy Statement/Prospectus"). After the Registration
Statement is declared effective by the SEC, BRPM will mail the
definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to holders of BRPM's shares
of common stock as of a record date to be established in connection
with BRPM's solicitation of proxies for the vote by BRPM
stockholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination and
other matters as described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. BRPM
stockholders and other interested persons are urged to read the
preliminary Proxy Statement/Prospectus and, when available, the
amendments thereto, the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and
documents incorporated by reference therein, as well as other
documents filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed
Business Combination, as these materials will contain important
information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business
Combination. Stockholders are able to obtain copies of the Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and other documents containing important
information about BRPM, FaZe Clan and the proposed Business
Combination filed with the SEC, without charge, once such documents
are available on the website maintained by the SEC at
http://www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: B. Riley
Principal 150 Merger Corp, 299 Park Avenue, 21st Floor,
New York, New York 10171,
Attention: Daniel Shribman,
telephone: (212) 457-3300.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release
shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or
authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the
proposed Business Combination. This press release shall also not
constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy
any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor
shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to
registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
BRPM and FaZe Clan and their respective directors and executive
officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies of BRPM's stockholders in connection with
the proposed Business Combination. Stockholders of BRPM may obtain
more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and
interests of BRPM's and FaZe Clan's directors and executive
officers in BRPM's Form S-1 filed with the SEC relating to its
initial public offering, which was declared effective on
February 18, 2021 ("Form S-1") and in
the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information concerning the
interests of BRPM's participants in the solicitation, which may, in
some cases, be different than those of BRPM's stockholders
generally, are set forth in the Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in
this press release includes "forward-looking statements" pursuant
to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other
than statements of present or historical fact included in this
press release, regarding the proposed Business Combination, the
ability of the parties to consummate the proposed Business
Combination, the benefits and timing of the proposed Business
Combination, as well as the combined company's strategy, future
operations and financial performance, estimated financial position,
estimated revenues and losses, projections of market opportunity
and market share, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives
of management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements generally are identified by the words "budget," "could,"
"forecast," "future," "might," "outlook," "plan," "possible,"
"potential," "predict," "project," "seem," "seek," "strive,"
"would," "should," "may," "believe," "intend," "expects," "will,"
"projected," "continue," "increase," and/or similar expressions
that concern BRPM's or FaZe Clan's strategy, plans or intentions,
but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is
not forward-looking. Such statements are made pursuant to the Safe
Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 and are based on the management of BRPM's and FaZe Clan's
belief or interpretation of information currently available.
These forward-looking statements are based on various
assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current
expectations of BRPM's and FaZe Clan's management and are not
predictions of actual performance. Because forward-looking
statements are predictions, projections and other statements about
future events that are based on current expectations and
assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, they
are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in
circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could
cause actual results and condition (financial or otherwise) to
differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking
statements, including but not limited to: (1) the occurrence of any
event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the
termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive
agreements with respect to the proposed Business Combination; (2)
the outcome of any legal proceedings or other disputes that may be
instituted against BRPM, FaZe Clan, the combined company or others;
(3) the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination due
to the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of BRPM, to
satisfy the minimum cash condition following redemptions by BRPM's
public stockholders, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory
approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing; (4) changes to
the proposed structure of the proposed Business Combination that
may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or
regulations, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are
not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated
conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the
expected benefits of the proposed Business Combination; (5) the
ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the
consummation of the proposed Business Combination; (6) the risk
that the proposed Business Combination disrupts current plans and
operations of BRPM or FaZe Clan as a result of the announcement and
consummation of the proposed Business Combination; (7) the ability
to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business
Combination, which may be affected by, among other things,
competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage
growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and
suppliers and retain its management, key employees and talents; (8)
costs related to the proposed Business Combination; (9) changes in
applicable laws or regulations, including changes in domestic and
foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal
conditions; (10) the possibility that BRPM, FaZe Clan or the
combined company may be adversely affected by other economic,
business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the impact of COVID 19
on BRPM's or FaZe Clan's business and/or the ability of the parties
to complete the proposed Business Combination; (12) the inability
to complete the PIPE investments in connection with the proposed
Business Combination; and (13) other risks and uncertainties set
forth in BRPM's Form S-1 and in subsequent filings with the SEC,
including the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed
Business Combination. These forward-looking statements are provided
for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as,
and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an
assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or
probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or
impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual
events and circumstances are beyond the control of BRPM and FaZe
Clan. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are
made. While FaZe Clan and BRPM may elect to update these
forward-looking statements at some point in the future, FaZe Clan
and BRPM specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing FaZe Clan's and BRPM's assessments as of any date
subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue
reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking
statements.
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