G2 CEO, Carlos Rodrigues, Steps Down From Position In Light of Recent Controversy Involving Andrew Tate
About a week ago, we learned about a certain CEO of an esports team receiving backlash from the masses due to association with the infamous Tate brothers. Carlos Rodrigues, the CEO of G2 Esports was seen partying with Andrew and Tristan Tate and was immediately called out for his acts. At first he defended his friendship, but the quickly resorted to apologising to the fans for his action. Due to the issue Carlos was put on a leave for 8 weeks without pay.
It seems like the issue did not end there, in latest news we have learned from a video posted by the man himself, Carlos Rodrigues, stating that he is stepping down from the CEO position for G2. He informed the people through a portrait video that was posted on his Twitter account. He stated that his time at G2 has come to an end, and it will be a very hard time moving on from this significant part of his life. He also mentioned that he takes full responsibility for everything that has been going down for the past couple of days.
Moreover, he expressed how devastated he was about the whole situation, which made him feel ‘destroyed’. He went on to speak about how he invested all of his earnings as a players into G2 and made the esports team what it is today. He is happy about his journey and how he has impacted the industry and thanks everyone that helped the team reach the glory it is at. He concludes stating that he hopes that people remember him for the good things and that becomes his legacy, and he is incredibly grateful for all of his fans and supporters.
Thank you 🚀 pic.twitter.com/2kL25RutfQ
— 😌 CarlosR ocelote ❤️ (@CarlosR) September 23, 2022
Shortly after the video released, G2 Esports released a statement stating the resignation of Carlos Rodrigues. They stated that the team understood that they are serving the world’s most diverse fan-base and G2 has to take responsibility for their fans, employees, team members and partners across the world. They added that G2 does not support any form misogyny, they will continue prioritise fostering inclusivity, and supporting a diverse gaming community. Check out the full statement below:
— G2 Esports (@G2esports) September 23, 2022
The esports community is pretty disheartened about this revelation , and have shared their thoughts on social media acknowledging Carlos’ efforts towards G2 and esports as a whole. Some of the people feel that the decision was unfair and such an extreme action wasn’t needed, whereas the others feel that this issue was not just because of one mistake, but all the events that led to it. Check out what all the popular esports personalities had to say about this situation below:
No matter our 1 hiccup This is fucking sad day for esports
Stupid as fuck and unfair
— Luka (@Perkz) September 23, 2022
We’ll remember you for the good things Carlos. We know you’ll learn from the bad things. Stay strong.
— nicolo (@niiicolo) September 23, 2022
When incidents like what happened with Carlos and G2 occur, it usually isn’t because of one tweet or one event
Usually the tweet arises and comes to the surface as a result of a pattern of behavior
I don’t think the moral of this story should be “one mistake can cost you”
— Kelsey Moser (莫凯西) (@karonmoser) September 23, 2022
If people condemn you for acting like a fool and then you double down before making a fake apology, you’re proving yourself to be unfit as a leader. Carlos put his ego above everything else and cost G2 a lot. It’s business, plain and simple, and that bullshit is bad for business.
— Clayton Raines (@CaptainFlowers) September 23, 2022
I am sad to see Carlos stepping down as CEO of G2.
I don’t agree with his recent actions, but he has done so much good for the esports scene that it hurts to see things go this way.
The worst part is he will likely be replaced by yet another outsider who doesn’t get it
— MonteCristo (@MonteCristo) September 23, 2022
