Former G2 CEO Carlos Rodriguez calls J.K. Rowling a "G," and claims he'll buy 100 copies of Hogwarts Legacy
Former G2 CEO Carlos Rodriguez faced further scrutiny after calling J.K. Rowling a "G" and promoting the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy game based on the Harry Potter novels.
Rodriguez has a record of siding with individuals marred by controversy. His association with Andrew Tate landed him in a heap of criticism, which resulted in his eventual resignation from G2 in late 2022.
Following that, he took to his Twitter account to voice his support for Rowling, who faced a ton of criticism due to her polarizing remarks on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Rodriguez, however, appeared to be unfazed by Rowling's statements. He tweeted:
Carlos Rodriguez is no stranger to being associated with controversial figures. The former G2 CEO was seen partying with Andrew Tate, who is presently in police custody. Following a slew of backlash, Rodriguez stated:
The G2 board of directors held internal talks after his statement and put Rodriguez on leave. Subsequently, he announced stepping down from the team and parting ways.
Rodriguez has since spoken freely about his friendship with Tate. In December 2022, he made more tweets (now deleted) reiterating his camaraderie with the Anglo-American, stating:
It appears Rodriguez has once again found himself under the public radar after speaking up for J.K. Rowling despite her transphobic remarks. His latest tweet garnered a multitude of reactions. Here are some of the relevant ones:
A section of users sided with Carlos Rodriguez, stating that they would buy the game themselves:
Others, however, remained critical:
Readers should note that Hogwarts Legacy has no direct association with Rowling. Warner Bros., the studio behind the game, issued a public statement regarding the situation. It said:
Carlos Rodriguez is not the
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