What Happened to Fortnite's Youngest Millionaire?
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
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 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 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
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 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.