FaZe Banks Defends Alissa Violet After Her Admission of Being “Mean Girl” to Tana Mongeau, Sparking Ongoing Feud.
In a surprising twist to the ongoing drama between YouTubers Alissa Violet and Tana Mongeau, FaZe Banks has come to his ex-girlfriend’s defense after she admitted to being a “mean girl” during their years in Los Angeles. The feud between these internet personalities has escalated in recent months, but Violet’s recent response has drawn both attention and support.
The drama erupted in July 2024 when Tana Mongeau lashed out at Alissa Violet on an episode of her podcast, Canceled, labeling her the “meanest girl in LA.” According to Mongeau, Violet had asked for help with creating “spicy” content because she was supposedly struggling financially. Mongeau added that Violet wouldn’t be successful, calling her a “flop.”
Violet responded with a YouTube video in which she owned up to her past behavior, acknowledging that she had been a mean girl, especially during the 2016-2018 era of YouTube. She even wore a T-shirt with the slogan “Meanest girl in LA” in the video, embracing the title that Mongeau had given her.
In her video, Violet explained that her harsh demeanor was a defense mechanism against the many people in her life who were trying to use her to advance their own careers. She revealed that she had been taken advantage of by people she thought were her friends, recounting experiences of fake relationships, betrayal, and manipulation. Violet stated that she had intentionally adopted a “mean” persona to protect herself from being hurt by those around her.
“Yes, I have historically been a btch, and that was on purpose,” Violet said. “I wanted to be so unapproachable and scary that nobody would ever fck me over again.”
FaZe Banks, Violet’s former boyfriend, took to social media to offer his support. He expressed pride in her for addressing the situation and taking accountability for her past actions. Banks also pointed out that many women in Los Angeles had falsely claimed Violet was rude to them, especially those who had been romantically involved with him.
“She makes valid points,” Banks wrote. “Literally, there are random LA girls who I’ve slept with making TikToks about how Alissa was rude to them. No sh*t? I’m not proud of any of it, Alissa and I are and have been in a great place for years. She’s definitely not perfect, none of us are, but she takes accountability for that here.”
However, Tana Mongeau fired back, claiming that her issues with Violet stemmed from long-standing personal grievances. According to Mongeau, she had hooked up with Banks before Violet even knew who he was. Mongeau tweeted, “That’s 1/100 of her lies. Done laughing at her sh*t.”
The tension between Violet and Mongeau seems far from over. With both sides continuing to share their versions of events, fans of the two YouTubers are left wondering if the feud will eventually be settled publicly. For now, there’s no indication that Violet will appear on Mongeau’s Canceled
The feud first sparked after Mongeau referenced Violet’s friend, Jason Nash, in a TikTok video, criticizing him for asking for monetary gifts on TikTok Live. Violet responded by defending Nash, asking Mongeau not to bully him for trying to make money. This set off a series of exchanges that led to Mongeau accusing Violet of hypocrisy and calling her out for allegedly inquiring about starting an OnlyFans account.
In her recent video, Violet addressed these allegations, claiming that her remarks were taken out of context. She even provided screenshots of past conversations with Mongeau, denying any interest in starting an OnlyFans account.
With both women standing their ground, this feud shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon. And as Alissa Violet continues to open up about her experiences, FaZe Banks remains a vocal supporter, standing by his ex as she navigates the ongoing drama.