Who is Charli D’Amelio? TikTok star age revealed as FaZe Banks grooming allegations spark controversy
Charli D’Amelio is once again in the spotlight, but this time, it is not because of dance videos. Her name came up after serious online claims were made against Ricky Banks, the former CEO of FaZe Clan. The situation started after a major fallout inside FaZe Clan on Christmas Day 2025. Several creators left the group, and tensions rose fast. During the fallout, FaZe Banks had a public dispute with streamer PlaqueBoyMax. Soon after that argument, serious claims were made online involving Charli D’Amelio.People connected to PlaqueBoyMax accused FaZe Banks of having a relationship with Charli before she turned 18. These claims spread quickly across livestreams and social media, causing strong reactions from fans.As questions grew, many people asked one thing. How old is Charli D’Amelio, and what is the truth behind these allegations? Charli D’Amelio is 21 years old. She was born on May 1, 2004. FaZe Banks has denied the claims and says they are false. He has also said legal action is coming.
FaZe Banks denies allegations and says relationship with Charli D’Amelio began in 2024
The allegations first became public during a livestream involving PlaqueBoyMax’s cousin and team member, Morgan, who is known online as FatBoyDip. During the stream, he claimed that FaZe Banks had been involved with Charli D’Amelio before she turned 18.Soon after, streamer BruceDropEmOff spoke about the situation. He accused FaZe Banks of grooming and said Charli was underage at the time.The claims caused backlash online. Many fans asked Banks to respond.On December 28, 2025, FaZe Banks released a public statement. He said the accusations were lies and crossed a serious line. He also shared that he was speaking directly with Charli while writing the message.FaZe Banks said:“The line has been crossed. Lying about something this serious and harmful is wrong. These claims are false and deeply damaging. For the record, I first met Charli in April 2024, just a few weeks before her 20th birthday. Our relationship is private, and it is upsetting that people would lie with no care for how it affects her.”He also said the situation would now be handled legally.“I am on the phone with Charli as I write this. Neither of us deserves this. We will pursue the truth and move forward legally. Our lawyers will be in contact with the PlaqueBoyMax team.”Streamer xQc also shared his opinion during a livestream. He said making serious claims without proof is wrong and suggested legal action was the right response. Charli D’Amelio later responded to FaZe Banks’ statement on X by posting a thumbs-up emoji. Many fans took this as support for his message.In separate comments, FaZe Banks also criticized former FaZe Clan members. He called them ungrateful and said signing them was one of the worst decisions of his life. As of now, no proof has been shared to support the allegations. FaZe Banks continues to deny the claims, and no legal outcome has been announced yet.Also Read: Why Did FaZe Clan Members Exit? Adin Ross Explains Ownership Fight And Rejected 20 Percent Contracts
