FaZe Banks reveals RiceGum’s Roblox success: ‘He’s making money’ after years away from streaming

Richard “Banks” Bengtson has shared a rare update on RiceGum, one of the biggest creators from the earlier era of streaming. RiceGum has largely stayed away from livestreaming for several years, but Banks claims his former FaZe Clan colleague is doing well away from the spotlight. During a recent Market Bubble livestream, Banks said RiceGum has been making money through Roblox and praised him as “the GOAT.” His comments have now given fans a glimpse into what the veteran creator has been doing while remaining mostly absent from Twitch and Rumble.Banks says RiceGum is making money through RobloxRiceGum was once a major name across YouTube and streaming. However, his presence on livestreaming platforms has dropped significantly in recent years. His last Twitch stream was around three years ago, while his most recent Rumble broadcast came roughly two years ago and was titled “LAST STREAM BYE.”Despite RiceGum’s long absence, Banks suggested that the creator has found another way to stay busy and make money.During the Market Bubble livestream, Banks spoke warmly about RiceGum and said he hoped his family was doing well. He also claimed that RiceGum has been “cooking” on Roblox.“I miss RiceGum, bro, and I hope his kids are doing great. I know he’s been cooking on Roblox and making a bunch of ****. He’s making money, he’s doing great. Old man now, and it’s all good. He really is the GOAT. I love him so much,” Banks said.The comments quickly caught the attention of RiceGum fans, especially because the creator has remained largely out of the public eye.Some viewers pointed to his recent work in Roblox development. One X user claimed RiceGum had recently released “Defend Bunker from Zombies” and said the project had been performing well.Another viewer joked that Roblox development had effectively become RiceGum’s new way of making money.Others looked beyond his recent work and credited RiceGum with influencing the current creator landscape. One fan said he still had “real love” for RiceGum because the creator “started hella sh*t we see today” and argued that his influence has simply evolved.Banks’ comments therefore offered a different picture of RiceGum. While he may no longer be regularly streaming, the FaZe co-founder suggested that the veteran creator has found success behind the scenes.Banks challenges Stable Ronaldo over Twitch revenueRiceGum was not the only former FaZe member discussed during Banks’ recent appearance.The FaZe co-founder also directly addressed Stable Ronaldo while talking about the money that was invested into former members’ careers. Banks challenged Ronaldo to compare his Twitch earnings from before and after joining FaZe Clan.“When push came to shove, it’s like, ‘Hey, man, we just invested $11 million into your careers,’ it’s like, you don’t even need to trust me. It’s Ron. Ron, open up your Twitch revenue before and after the FaZe relaunch. Show us! How much money did you make the year prior, and how much money are you making now? Please! Please, show us,” Banks said.His comments come amid continued discussion around the finances and business decisions involving the revamped FaZe Clan.Banks has remained outspoken about the organization and its former members, frequently defending the money and resources that he says went into building the creators’ careers.For RiceGum, however, the latest update is much more positive. After years without regular livestreams, Banks believes the creator is still making money and doing well through Roblox.Whether RiceGum eventually returns to regular streaming remains unclear. For now, Banks’ comments suggest that his absence from Twitch does not mean he has stepped away from making money or working on projects.Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.