What Happened to Fortnite's Youngest Millionaire?

TimmyFNBR

TimmyFNBR

18 min, 19 sec

A comprehensive look at the journey of Patrick 'HighSky' Bugaru, from his early beginnings in gaming to his rise as a young Fortnite star, and the eventual controversies and challenges he faced as part of FaZe Clan.

Summary

  • HighSky started gaming with Counter Strike and rose to fame with Fortnite, particularly after a viral video claimed he was better than Ninja.
  • He began streaming on Twitch as a 10-year-old, but faced a ban for being underage, as Twitch requires streamers to be at least 13 years old.
  • After joining FaZe Clan as the youngest member, HighSky was involved in a lawsuit related to Tfue's departure from the clan, which revealed his true age and led to his Twitch ban.
  • HighSky returned to streaming on YouTube, but his activity decreased over time. Eventually, he opened up about the pressures of fame at a young age.
  • He was dropped from FaZe Clan in 2024, reflecting on his journey as a mix of blessings, controversies, and valuable life experiences.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Fortnite's Young Talent

0:00 - 39 sec

The video begins by highlighting the young talent in the Fortnite scene, mentioning several players who achieved success at a very young age.

The video begins by highlighting the young talent in the Fortnite scene, mentioning several players who achieved success at a very young age.

  • Fortnite's competitive scene features very young players achieving significant success.
  • Buga won $3 million at the World Cup at age 16, while Money Maker competed in the 2023 FNCS at age 14.
  • Alex was banned from tournaments at only 12 years old for competing and earning money.

Chapter 2

The Story of FaZe HighSky

0:38 - 1 min, 53 sec

The segment delves into the background of FaZe HighSky, including his early life, introduction to gaming, and rise to fame.

The segment delves into the background of FaZe HighSky, including his early life, introduction to gaming, and rise to fame.

  • HighSky, born in Romania and raised in Las Vegas, was introduced to gaming by his father, starting with Counter Strike.
  • He was particularly drawn to Fortnite, which he started playing after hearing about it from school friends.
  • HighSky began streaming on Twitch under the name 'HighSky' at the age of 10 with his parents' assistance.

Chapter 3

HighSky's Twitch Growth and Controversy

2:31 - 5 min, 30 sec

HighSky's Twitch viewership grew rapidly after a Fortnite highlight reel went viral, but his actual age soon became a contentious issue.

HighSky's Twitch viewership grew rapidly after a Fortnite highlight reel went viral, but his actual age soon became a contentious issue.

  • A Fortnite highlight video claiming HighSky was better than Ninja garnered 20 million views and boosted his Twitch following.
  • Despite claiming to be 13 or 14 years old, HighSky looked noticeably younger, which eventually led to scrutiny over his actual age.
  • HighSky's age controversy was brought to light during Tfue's lawsuit against FaZe Clan, leading to HighSky's Twitch ban for being underage.

Chapter 4

HighSky's Resilience and Continued Growth

8:01 - 3 min, 28 sec

Despite the setback of his Twitch ban, HighSky continued to grow his audience by streaming on YouTube and maintaining a positive attitude.

Despite the setback of his Twitch ban, HighSky continued to grow his audience by streaming on YouTube and maintaining a positive attitude.

  • After being banned from Twitch, HighSky moved to streaming on YouTube, where he continued to grow his audience.
  • He released a diss track in response to the drama surrounding his ban, showcasing his maturity and light-hearted nature.
  • HighSky reached 1 million YouTube subscribers a month after Tfue's departure from FaZe Clan.

Chapter 5

HighSky's Shift in Content and Public Presence

11:29 - 6 min, 46 sec

HighSky's content began to shift away from consistent Fortnite streaming, and he took a hiatus from social media before returning with new insights.

HighSky's content began to shift away from consistent Fortnite streaming, and he took a hiatus from social media before returning with new insights.

  • HighSky's content and streaming frequency began to decrease, and he took a break from social media and YouTube.
  • Upon his return, HighSky shared his experiences and challenges of being in the public eye from a young age.
  • He continued to sporadically post content, but eventually was dropped from FaZe Clan in 2024.