Cloud9 cuts ties with mang0 after Beerio Kart incident
Cloud9 has ended pro Super Smash Bros. player Joseph ‘mang0’ Marquez’s 11-year contract with them. This follows the gamer’s behaviour at the Beerio Kart event held on Saturday, June 21.
The event, hosted by Ludwig ‘Ludwig’ Ahgren, was a fun twist on the classic Mario Kart gameplay with alcohol. During the stream, mang0 appeared visibly drunk and was seen making inappropriate contact towards streamers, including women.
The backlash was swift. Fans and fellow creators, like Connor ‘ConnorEatsPants’ and Rachell Marie ‘Valkyrae’ Hofstetter, called out his actions as harassment. Following this, Ludwig confirmed that mang0 is now banned from future Mogul Moves events.
Cloud9 released a short statement which confirms they had cut ties with mang0 after an internal review. Twitch also placed a temporary ban on his channel just days after the stream.
In response, mang0 issued a public apology on social media. He admitted his fault and shared plans to step back from events to address his drinking habits. This incident has sparked wider talks about alcohol use and streamer conduct at live gaming events.
