Lacy
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| Born | Nicholas Fosco February 18, 2003 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Nicholas Darryl Fosco[1][2][3] (born February 18, 2003), known online as Lacy,[4] is an American Twitch streamer and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, California.[5] He began his streaming career broadcasting Fortnite being primarily known for his energetic and unorthodox personality.[6] Fosco rose to fame through his association with fellow streamer Clix and joined the professional gaming organization FaZe Clan in May 2024 during its brand restructuring.[7][8] He announced his departure from FaZe on December 25, 2025.[9][10]
Early life
Nicholas Darryl Fosco was born on February 18, 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania.[11][12] Growing up, his parents restricted violent video games, like Call of Duty, when he was young leading him to pursue basketball and golf during his early years.[13][14][15] In high school, he discovered Fortnite on Xbox and asked his parents for a gaming PC as a Christmas gift, which was inspired to begin a career in live streaming.[16][17] He attended Mercyhurst Preparatory School and graduated in 2021.[18][3]
Career
Fosco began live-streaming on his Twitch account on May 26, 2020[19]. His younger brother, Lucas, encouraged him to keep streaming and pursue it as a career. After graduating high school, Fosco attempted to attend college for pre-law while working as a dishwasher at Panera Bread and a self-checkout attendant at Walmart.[20][21] Fosco later gained attention in the gaming community by trolling popular streamers such as Clix, often provoking reactions that went viral on platforms like TikTok.[22] Balancing college and two jobs became overwhelming, and Fosco made an agreement to drop out at the end of the semester and move back home.[20] After showing his father his Twitch earnings and bank account, his father became supportive and allowed him to leave college.[23] In April 2023, Fosco moved to Dallas, Texas and lived with Clix, who helped cover his rent.[21]
On April 27, 2024, Richard "Banks" Bengtson removed several members from FaZe Clan as part of an effort to "reboot" the organization, with Fosco being one of the new streamers signed to the organization.[24][25] On July 5, 2024, Troy Coleman, a 17-year-old from Michigan who had been missing for several months, was discovered after randomly appearing on a Miami livestream hosted by Fosco and Clix.[26][27] In December 2024, FaZe was nominated for Best Marathon Stream and won Best Content Organization at The Streamer Awards.[28][29] The following year, FaZe won Best Content Organization for the second time in a row.[30]
On December 25, 2025, Lacy announced his departure from FaZe Clan on X, without providing a public explanation. Several other members, including Adapt, Stable Ronaldo, JasonTheWeen, and Silky, also exited the organization around the same time.[9][10]
Personal life
Fosco is currently in a relationship with online creator Darla Claire as of 2026.[31][32] The couple previously broke up in 2024.[33][34]
In December 2024, Fosco went viral for a dramatic one-year physical transformation, fulfilling his goal to lose significant weight and improve his health after joining FaZe Clan.[35][16]
Raised in a Catholic household, Fosco maintains his faith in God despite no longer attending church.[36]
Awards and nominations
| Ceremony | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| The Streamer Awards | 2024 | Get Off Your A** Award (Best IRL Streamer) | Himself | Nominated | [29][28] |
| Best Content Organization | As part of FaZe | Won | |||
| Best Marathon Stream | As part of FaZe | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Best Content Organization | As part of FaZe | Won | [30] | |
| Best Marathon Stream | As part of FaZe | Nominated | |||
| Best Stream Duo | Himself & Marlon | Nominated |
See also
References
- ↑ "Streamer brought to tears after realizing IRS took $550,000 in taxes from him". UNILAD Tech. 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "Esports Awards finalists 2025". esports.gg. 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 mpslakers (2021-06-03). mpslakers Live Stream. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ https://escharts.com/players/lacy-united-states
- ↑ Staff, T. M. Z. (2025-12-02). "FaZe Clan's Stable Ronaldo Gets 'Swatted' During Live Stream". TMZ. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ↑ Mukherjee, Shreyan (2024-04-15). "Who is Lacy? Twitch streamer's rise to popularity explored". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "Twitch streamer Lacy joins FaZe Clan as 4th new member". Dexerto. 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ IMPAULSIVE (2025-06-17). Ronaldo & Lacy On Breckie Hill Cheating Allegations, Adin Ross Beef, SLAPPED By Bradley Martyn: 461. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "FaZe Clan faces major shake-up, list of all five top streamers who have announced exit from the organization". The Times of India. 2025-12-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "FaZe Clan Loses Stable Ronaldo, Silky, Lacy And JasonTheWeen". International Business Times UK. 2025-12-26. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ (23) nick fosco | LinkedIn
- ↑ Writer, Staff. "Blessed Sacrament wins in CYO state quarterfinals". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "Mercyhurst Prep tops Corry at North Hills". The Corry Journal. 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ Lacy Live (2024-08-12). Lacy Reacts To The King of Clip Farming. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk (2024-07-30). Faze Lacy Talks BruceDropEmOff Beef, Future of Faze & His Weight Loss Journey from 300LBS. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ JOIN THE LOBBY (2024-06-26). Stable Ronaldo & Lacy on Beef with Jynxzi and Ninja, New FaZe Clan, Bradley Martin Slap ▸ JTL Ep. 9. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more". Classmates.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "Lacy - Streamer Profile & Stats". www.twitchmetrics.net. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 JOIN THE LOBBY (2024-06-26). Stable Ronaldo & Lacy on Beef with Jynxzi and Ninja, New FaZe Clan, Bradley Martin Slap ▸ JTL Ep. 9. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 IMPAULSIVE (2025-06-17). Ronaldo & Lacy On Breckie Hill Cheating Allegations, Adin Ross Beef, SLAPPED By Bradley Martyn: 461. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Clix Reacts (2025-02-13). Clix Reacts to "The Rise of LACY". Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ FaZe (2025-07-18). College Graduates VS Dropouts Debate: Is College Worth It?. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "FaZe Clan "Reboots" by kicking long term members". Dexerto. 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ↑ "FaZe Clan reveals four new members as organization "reboots"". Dexerto. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ↑ "Vanished Teen's Dad Speaks Out After Livestream Solved His Disappearance: 'He Went Through a Lot' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "Michigan teen found safe in Miami after reportedly showing up in popular Twitch stream - CBS Detroit". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 DeSena, Gabby (December 8, 2024). "Recap: All 2024 Streamer Awards Winners". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 "The 2024 Streamer Awards: All Nominations". Esports Illustrated On SI. 2026-01-21. Archived from the original on January 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Connellan, Shannon (December 8, 2025). "The Streamer Awards 2025: IShowSpeed wins Streamer of the Year". Mashable. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Lacy Live (2025-08-13). Darla Claire Returns. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Menon, Vishnu (2025-06-26). "xQc vs FaZe Lacy: Streamers' feud explained". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "FaZe Lacy and Darla breakup and alleged "contract" drama explained". Dexerto. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ Mukherjee, Shreyan (2024-07-12). "The entire FaZe Lacy and Darla Claire controversy explained". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "FaZe Lacy stuns viewers with "insane" 1-year body transformation". Dexerto. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ Bradley Martyn's Raw Talk (2024-07-30). Faze Lacy Talks BruceDropEmOff Beef, Future of Faze & His Weight Loss Journey from 300LBS. Retrieved 2026-01-21 – via YouTube.
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