Multiple content creators, including Kazumi and Sachimi Gaming, have publicly raised concerns over alleged unpaid work involving Tier One Entertainment.
Several content creators have publicly shared concerns over alleged delayed or unpaid compensation involving Philippine esports and talent organization Tier One Entertainment, with multiple individuals coming forward in recent days to detail similar experiences.
The issue first drew wider attention after streamer Kazumi posted a series of statements on social media, claiming that payment for completed work under Tier One had yet to be settled.
In her posts, Kazumi outlined a timeline of events and said repeated follow-ups failed to lead to a resolution.
““Lahat na po ng pakiusap ay ginawa ko sa inyo. Alam kong hindi naman ganun kalaki ang talent fee ko, pero bakit po ako pinahihirapan nang ganito? May nakalaan po riyan ang sahod na ’yan—maliit na nga, pinagpaguran ko pa,” Kazumi wrote.
The alleged non-payment dates back several months, with assurances reportedly given that the issue was being processed. Kazumi said she initially chose to handle the situation privately, but later decided to speak publicly due to the lack of progress.
“Tatlong project na po ang hindi ninyo nababayaran. Kapag hindi pa rin ito naasikaso, babanggitin ko na po ang company kung saan ninyo ako binigyan ng project—ang sinasabi ninyong hindi pa raw bayad ang client kaya hindi rin kayo makapagbayad,” she said.
Fellow content creator Sachimi Gaming also took to social media, sharing her own frustrations over what she described as exhausting follow-ups and prolonged silence despite fulfilling her project obligations.
Another creator, Amara Ui, also posted a public message calling on Tier One to address unpaid compensation.
As of this writing, Tier One Entertainment has not released an official statement addressing the allegations.
One Sports has reached out to Tier One Entertainment for comment but has yet to receive a response. The organization's last social media post dates back to December 1, 2025. Comments have been disabled on their platforms. The website their Instagram has been linked to now shows a "Bad Gateway" mesage.
(With reports from Gillian Trinidad/One Sports Digital, GG Network)
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