Former 100 Thieves Content Creator Raises Concerns About Organization
Erind “Froste” Puka, a former content creator for 100 Thieves and member of The Mob, has recently accused the organization of exploiting its members. Froste claims that he and other members of The Mob were forced to skip meals in order to afford rent while living in Los Angeles.
Living Conditions and Financial Struggles
Froste expressed his longing for the house he shared with The Mob in a tweet. The group, known for their stream moderation and Twitter engagement, was the first content collective to join 100 Thieves back in June 2019. As soon as they signed with the organization, they moved to Los Angeles and resided in a house without furniture. This became a source of mockery for 100 Thieves CEO Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag.
Froste further elaborated on the situation in his replies, revealing that each member had to pay $2,500 per month in rent. When questioned about the high cost, Froste explained that it was stipulated in their contract that The Mob must live near the 100 Thieves’ content house.
According to Froste, the members of The Mob were only earning $1,650 each after taxes, which was not enough to cover their housing expenses. Consequently, they were forced to skip meals and ask their parents for financial assistance. Froste implied that this was the reason why another member of The Mob, Joseph “Mako” Kelsey, left the group and took a break from social media.
Criticisms and Allegations
Froste’s claims were met with skepticism from Twitter users who questioned why The Mob didn’t seek additional funding from 100 Thieves or create more content to generate income. It was noted that The Mob rarely streamed during their early days and appeared in only a few videos.
In response, Froste stated that they had indeed pleaded with 100 Thieves for more financial support, but it reached a point where their requests were almost futile. He urged critics to direct their blame towards the organization, referring to them as a “predatory” entity worth over $100 million, rather than blaming inexperienced 20-year-old content creators.
Current Status and 100 Thieves’ Response
Despite their separate projects on Twitch and continued presence on Twitter, Froste and the other former members of The Mob have not reassembled the group. As of now, 100 Thieves has not issued a statement addressing the allegations made by Froste.