Rodriguez had initially taken two months of unpaid leave, but is now leaving the organization entirely.
"I take full responsibility over everything that went on in the last few days," Rodriguez stated in his video announcement, later thanking fans and collaborators, and concluding,"Remember, we're samurai, we thrive not because we win, but because we always get back up."
"We want to underline that we do not support any form of misogyny," G2's statement on Rodriguez stepping down reads."We continue to prioritize fostering inclusivity and supporting a diverse gaming community."following the outcry over his association with Tate. Tate, a former kickboxer, gained notoriety in recent months as a"manosphere" internet personality, before subsequently getting banned off most major social media platforms.
G2 is a major esports organization, with professional teams competing in games like Valorant, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike. The video at the heart of the controversy was of Rodriguez's celebration of G2 qualifying for worlds in League of Legends. According to, G2 was denied a coveted franchise spot in the coming Valorant league this past week, but there has been no direct confirmation from Riot that this was in response to Rodriguez's actions.
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