TenZ got emotional after LOUD Erde revealed his mom had passed away during the VALORANT Champions tournament.

TenZ was visibly emotional after hearing the heartbreaking news surrounding LOUD’s young VALORANT star erde, who revealed that his mother passed away just two days before the team’s match against EDward Gaming at VALORANT Champions. The revelation has touched fans across the esports community, especially after learning that the 18-year-old continued competing at the highest level while dealing with such a devastating personal loss.

Following the team's championship victory, erde revealed that he wanted to dedicate the tournament to his mother, explaining that he had been playing for her. His words brought an emotional moment to an already memorable run, giving fans a deeper understanding of what the competition meant to him beyond winning a trophy.

TenZ's emotional reaction reflects just how deeply the news resonated with those watching. Fans have since praised erde for continuing to compete through unimaginable grief, while many have expressed hope that he knows how proud his mother would be of him.

For a young player to carry that kind of loss while competing on one of esports' biggest stages is difficult to comprehend. LOUD's victory became more than just a championship result; for erde, it was also a tribute to the mother he had hoped would be there to see it.