"They think their actual Gods": Fanum's accusations stir AMP controversy, reportedly leading to his removal
(Image via Fanum's 'X' Account)
Fanum and his fiery accusations on money, ego, and power play in AMP
'Nothing is coincidence. Everything is always strategic from them, it's never natural anymore.'
They think their actual Gods.'
'I fed the team when I had nothing… got us all rich.'
, 'Everything will come to light,'
Fanum Exposes Why He's Leaving Amp..
Fans are divided by rising conspiracy theories and loyalty wars in AMP
The digital world has been buzzing after Fanum, the founding member of the popular content collective AMP, dropped some cryptic accusations against the group. His post hinted at the greed and betrayal within the team. While the details are not available, Fanum social media post accused AMP of strategic manipulation and misplaced loyalty, sparking intense speculation about F'num's alleged exit.The entire incident has left fans questioning the future of one of the most influential squads on the internet.The social media outburst of Fanum in May 2025 sent shockwaves across the fanbase of AMP. He criticized the group's moves, writing,He further added, 'Fanum further doubled down on the claims of getting undervalued as he referenced his past sacrifices, saying,While the AMP member Duke Dennis dismissed all the rumors, calling it 'fake news,' the follow-up tweet by Fanumjust kept adding tensions.As per the sources close to AMP, it's suggested that it's all internal friction over the AMP creative direction conflict and the revenue distribution. Fanum, who is known for the behind-the-scenes hustle— funding the early projects, scouting talent, and more, reportedly clashed with the management that was prioritizing the brand deals over the organic content. The abrupt loss of his access to the AMP social accounts access and then being unfollowed by the accounts further fueled the exit theories, though neither the group nor he confirmed the split yet.With the trending #JusticeForFanum, it seems like the AMP fandom has split. The longtime supporters are arguing that Fanum is the heart of the group, citing his role in viral moments like the Phantom Tax meme. A fan tweet, where it was said that you do not kick a guy who built the house, even expressed anger and all forms of emotions.A few fans, on the other hand, are speculating that the drama is a publicity stunt for the rumored new ventures of the AMP, like Kai Cenat's Streamer University. Meanwhile, the skeptics are questioning the timing of Fanum, noting he recently teased about the Chapter 2 solo project.The conspiracy theories are running wild. Some claim that the CEO of AMP pushed Fanum out for prioritizing the lucrative sponsorships, while the leaked DMs are alleging tensions over equal pay for the editors. Despite it all, the silence of AMP is speaking louder. The latest video by AMP, the montage of the past collaborations, disabled the comments, the move that was called by fans as a suspect. Whether the rift is terminal or temporary, one truth that remains is the family-first image of AMP is now facing the toughest test.
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