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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cloud9 ends 11-year e-sports partnership with Mang0 over misconduct allegations
Professional e-sports organisation, Cloud9, has officially ended its 11-year partnership with Joseph "Mang0" Marquez following multiple instances of inappropriate physical actions during a recent event. The decision to drop the popular esports player was announced recently. The move comes after two days of backlash against Mang0, who reportedly engaged in multiple inappropriate actions toward other creators, including several women, during Ludwig Ahgren 's Beerio Kart World Cup . This incident led to Ludwig banning Mang0 from all future Mogul Moves events. With this decision, Cloud9 has ended one of the longest sponsorships in esports history. The company took to the social media platform X (earlier Twitter) to announce its decision. Why was Mang0 dropped by Cloud9 Cloud9 stated that it conducted an internal review over the past few days concerning the incident of drunken harassment involving Mang0, ultimately deciding to part ways with him. In the X post, the company wrote: 'We are aware of the recent incident involving Joseph 'mangO' Marquez and fully acknowledge the concerns raised by our community and partners. Following an internal evaluation, we have made the decision to release Mango from Cloud9. Regardless of tenure or accomplishments, the behaviour demonstrated is entirely unacceptable and directly conflicts with our organisation's core values. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance regarding harassment or any other form of inappropriate conduct. Our primary focus remains fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone associated with Cloud. We will continue to collaborate closely with our talent, partners, and community to uphold and reinforce these standards. We wish Mango the best in his future endeavours.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cặp EUR/USD: Đà Tăng? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo What Mang0 said about Cloud9's decision Before Cloud9's decision, Mang0 publicly acknowledged his actions, vowed to stop drinking, and accepted full responsibility, stating he would face any consequences, including Ludwig's response and his removal from Cloud9. Following Cloud9's official statement, Mang0 admitted the situation was his fault, issued another apology, and said he would likely take a break from being online for a while. In his X post, Mang0 wrote: 'C9 dropping me. Probably getting banned from tourneys. F**king s**t man. No one to blame but myself but man never though I could hit this low. Probably won't hear from me for a while. I'm sorry everyone. Wish I was better .I had it all and f**king tossed it in the trashcan.' Mang0 joined Cloud9 in May 2014 after already establishing himself as one of the top Super Smash Bros. Melee players. Over his 11-year tenure, he consistently ranked among the top 10, became a popular Twitch streamer , and was widely considered one of the greatest Melee players ever. His major victories under Cloud9 include Evo 2014, multiple Smash Summit wins, three Big House titles, and Supernova 2024. Realme GT 7: 7000mAh Battery, 120W Charging & Flagship Power Under Rs 40K! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I'm No Longer Inviting Mang0": Ludwig Responds Following Recent Controversy
Image via: YouTube/Ludwig In the wake of a very intense controversy following the last Mogul Moves event, Ludwig Ahgren has announced that from now on, he would not be inviting Super Smash Bros. icon Joseph 'Mang0' Marquez to come to any of his events. The fallout originates from the 21st of June 'Beerio Kart' tournament, an alcohol-soaked Mario Kart competition of famous online personalities. Though the event was meant to be all fun and lighthearted, things turned quite serious once several clips surfaced showing Mang0's behavior while severely intoxicated. Allegations started all over the social media, where many claimed that he acted inappropriately towards fellow streamer Maya Higa. Mang0 Removed After Allegedly Making Multiple Streamers Uncomfortable In a candid livestream on June 22, Ludwig mentioned the situation and said he reached out to everyone who might have felt uneasy during the event. Though he did not name anyone particularly, but Ludwig was clearly very clear about his position on Mang0 attending any future Mogul Moves events: 'You know, I reached out to anyone who I felt might have felt uncomfortable, and talked to them. But also, and I've already told Mang0 this, I'm no longer inviting Mang0 to Mogul Moves events. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Muradnagar: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) Google Search Search Now Undo Because, like, you know, it's a privilege to go to an event, man. Like, the whole point of an event is, like, fun things to do, have a good-a** time, and if somebody appearing jeopardizes somebody else having a good time, that just can't be a thing. ' Ludwig Responded to the Mango Situation.. Insane Update A Pattern of Problematic Behavior This is not the first time Mang0's antics, often fueled by alcohol, have garnered criticism. Throughout the years, his internet image has been largely tied to alcohol and intoxication-related activities, such as his streams selling the theme of intoxication with events like 'Drunk December.' His behavior led in fact to a few Twitch suspensions for being publicly drunk on stream. The Beerio Kart incident was a change of scenery. Both attendees and viewers observed that Mang0 seemed visibly out of control following his early elimination from the competition. Soon began the transition from funny intoxication to making others uncomfortable, which Maryul describes as "especially concerning" in terms of how he treated some female streamers. Reckoning and Reassessment Going from a Smash community icon for competitive skill and debonair party-boy glamour, Mang0 now finds himself in the spotlight being increasingly called to account by fans and fellow creators. Following the backlash, it is said he is presently "reevaluating" his relationship with alcohol. The one for Ludwig appears quite certain. Community trust cannot be compromised, and Ludwig has assured that the message will be clear that no matter how illustrious the career of any individual, they cannot get a pass for past transgressions when it comes to creating safe and fun events for everyone involved. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
