Popular Twitch streamer and content creator Jason Ngu, known online as JasonTheWeen, revealed he earned a peak monthly income of $600,000 during his tenure with the lifestyle and gaming giant FaZe Clan.
Speaking on the latest episode of The Iced Coffee Hour, the 21-year-old creator detailed how a high-intensity subathon, a marathon live broadcast where every viewer’s payment extends the stream’s duration, catapulted his earnings to over 5 crore rupees in a 30-day window.
Ngu explained that while he currently averages a monthly revenue of $200,000, his departure from the FaZe organization was driven by fundamental business misalignments rather than a lack of creative synergy.
The split from FaZe Clan came despite the brand’s recent efforts to reboot its roster with native internet talent.
Ngu noted that while he remains on excellent terms with his fellow creators, the corporate side of the organization often clashed with the group’s vision, describing the exit as a necessary breakup for long-term growth.
Ngu’s transition into the top tier of the creator economy was marked by a strategic decision to drop out of university, a move he initially hid from his parents.
To maintain the illusion of being a student, he claimed to be enrolled in a remote UCLA program while secretly building his digital brand in Los Angeles.
He eventually disclosed his career success to his family by purchasing high-end luxury vehicles for his parents and aunt, including a 2025 Lexus and a Ford truck.
The creator is now pivoting toward high-budget, independent productions, including a $300,000 survival project on a deserted island. This self-funded venture includes costs for island rental, 24-hour medical teams, and complex technical setups to maintain a live feed in a remote environment.
Ngu cited mentorship from MrBeast, the world’s most-followed individual creator, as the inspiration for reinvesting massive portions of his income back into his content to avoid stagnation.
Before finding success on Twitch, Ngu built his initial capital through the resale of sneakers and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are unique digital identifiers recorded on a blockchain. He admitted that during his early days in the crypto space, he grew a small $300 investment into six figures.
However, he warned aspiring creators about the dangers of financial illiteracy, admitting he once depleted a $600,000 windfall by making large purchases without accounting for his tax obligations.
Currently, Ngu manages a diversified portfolio of income streams across Twitch, YouTube, and Snapchat. He continues to focus on IRL (In Real Life) streaming, a genre where creators broadcast their daily activities and social interactions rather than just gameplay.
Despite the volatility of the industry, he maintains that his primary goal is to build a sustainable legacy that provides long-term financial security for his family.
