Two of the internet's most successful content creators went head-to-head in a League of Legends charity tournament as MrBeast and Ninja duked it out for a whopping $150,000. Both social media personalities led their teams in a thrilling LoL battle at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas.
As one can already imagine, the event was an instant hit and drew plenty of eyeballs. The occasion delivered surprising turns and extremely competitive gameplay to cap off the night. Boasting comedic genius and impeccable tactical prowess, the competition was a massive success.
Here's how it unfolded.
What initially began as a simple tease from MrBeast turned into a Grand League of Legends tournament with a lucrative prize of $150,000.
It all began on Twitter as one of the biggest YouTube creators threw down the gauntlet and challenged a legendary streamer in League of Legends.
Taking a cheeky jibe at Ninja for his skills, MrBeast quipped:
Of course, Ninja's competitive spirit wouldn't let MrBeast walk away so easily as he replied to the tweet and started a hilarious back-and-forth:
The internet was pretty clueless about the drama until June 20, 2022 when the popular YouTuber finally announced the tournament. It goes without saying, but the rivalry between two of the most successful social media personalities has created shockwaves on the internet.
Shortly after the announcement, the duo began recruiting members for their sides:
While MrBeast and Ninja served as team captains, they were joined by a number of high-profile and well-known League of Legends pros and Twitch streamers. Some of the big names include:
After a considerable amount of verbal jousting and team pickups, both sides gave their best to win the ultimate battle and of course, the
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