United States
FaZe Sway (Josue Tejeda) is a U.S.-based gaming content creator and professional player affiliated with FaZe Clan, the esports organization that gave him his handle and a launchpad to a substantial cross-platform following.
Total Followers -0.3%
2.4M
Across Instagram
Primary Platform
2.4M followers · 100% of audience
Engagement
2.6%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Macro
Est. $29K–$68K / IG post
| Platform | Followers | 30d Growth | Engagement | Posts / wk | Last upload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,412,599 | -7K | 2.6% | 0.2 | 1 months ago |
| Window | Combined | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | -2654 -0.1% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -2654 |
| Last 30 days | -7238 -0.3% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -7238 |
| Last 90 days | -21955 -0.9% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -21955 |
| Last 365 days | -21955 -0.9% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -21955 |
Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
FaZe Sway (Josue Tejeda) is a U.S.-based gaming content creator and professional player affiliated with FaZe Clan, the esports organization that gave him his handle and a launchpad to a substantial cross-platform following. He rose to prominence through Fortnite skill content—specifically his building speed and edit mechanics—during the title's peak cultural moment, accumulating a combined audience well past ten million accounts across platforms. His content style centers on high-skill gameplay clips and gaming-house collaborations, including his involvement with @TheSwampGG, a format that has helped him sustain visibility as the Fortnite landscape matured and audience attention fragmented.
Fazesway reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via Instagram Reels and Stories. As a gaming creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. With no brand deals logged yet, they read as an available, category-aligned partner for advertisers building early presence in the space. Engagement on YouTube runs around 2.6%, which points to an audience better suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel campaigns than to pure-reach buys. Their YouTube-first format lends itself to integrations that sit inside the creator's usual content rather than running as standalone ads. Because the audience follows gaming content rather than arriving through untargeted reach, sponsorships that match the channel's subject matter tend to convert more efficiently than broad placements. A consistent, on-topic posting focus gives sponsors a predictable, brand-safe environment, lowering placement risk compared with broad, general-interest channels. Campaigns here are best measured on qualified engagement and consideration within the niche rather than on raw impression volume. For United States-focused brands in gaming and related categories, Fazesway offers a defined, creative-fit audience rather than broad, low-intent impressions.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Fazesway's tier (Macro, 2.4M combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Yes — the "FaZe" prefix in the handle @fazesway follows the naming convention used by FaZe Clan members, and Fazesway is associated with FaZe Clan, one of the most prominent esports and entertainment organizations in the world. FaZe Clan members consistently use the "FaZe" branding across their social handles and content.
Yes — Fazesway's Instagram bio explicitly lists MAYC #28124, meaning he holds Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT number 28124 from the Yuga Labs collection. His bio also links directly to both @yugalabs and @apecoindao, making his involvement in the Bored Ape ecosystem one of his more publicly known off-camera interests.
@TheSwampGG is listed as a primary affiliation in Fazesway's Instagram bio alongside his gaming and Web3 connections. Based on the handle, it functions as a gaming collective or content group that Fazesway actively represents in addition to his FaZe Clan ties.
#arcraiders is one of Fazesway's top-used hashtags, indicating he regularly produces content around Arc Raiders, the PvPvE extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios. This fits squarely within his broader gaming content lineup and likely draws in fans of the extraction-shooter genre.
#blackops2 is a recurring hashtag across Fazesway's posts, and the 2012 Call of Duty title has seen a consistent nostalgic resurgence among the 18-to-34 demographic that makes up the core of his audience. Leaning into classic titles alongside newer games like Arc Raiders helps him capture both throwback viewers and fans of current releases.
Fazesway's Instagram bio directly references @apecoindao, the decentralized autonomous organization governing ApeCoin — the cryptocurrency tied to the Yuga Labs NFT ecosystem. Combined with his Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT ownership, Fazesway is clearly an active participant in Web3 beyond just casual interest.
#tfue and #ninja both appear among Fazesway's most-used hashtags, suggesting he creates content that directly features or references these high-profile gaming personalities. Whether through matchup videos, reaction content, or collaborative clips, both creators represent a significant part of how Fazesway connects with his gaming audience.
Fazesway's Instagram bio lists @homi_fn as his management contact. For brand partnerships and business inquiries, a separate email is also publicly listed in his bio — a standard setup for creators operating at the Macro level with branded sponsorship activity.
Fazesway's own Instagram bio states he has over 10 million followers combined across all his social platforms. His primary platform is YouTube, with a substantial Instagram presence that places him firmly in the Macro creator tier.
Fazesway's primary platform is YouTube, and he maintains an active presence on Instagram where he posts gaming reels, clips, and livestream highlights. His hashtag usage also references livestreaming activity, suggesting he broadcasts on at least one live platform in addition to his video upload channels.
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