BLACKLIST INTERNATIONAL has made it official: Johnmar "OhMyV33nus" Villaluna is leaving the organization.
The org made it official by posting a letter that serves as a tribute to the Queen, answering the questions stated in OhMyV33nus' post.
OhMyV33nuswas the cornerstone for Blacklist's success as she contributed to the numerous accolades and championships the team garnered.
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"From entering as a new team in the MPL, to earning our first title in Season 7, then back-to-back in Season 8, to eventually becoming the best in the world in M3. 2021 was definitely the year of Blacklist International," the org said.
"The achievements didn’t stop there as we went on to win MPL Season 10 and got the gold at the South East Asian Games in 2022. On top of all the achievements, what made everything special was how we completed our mission together."
But it wasn't just the wins that defined Blacklist as the losses have also been important for the team.
"Our journey with you wasn’t purely about wins, it came with losses as well. From the finals of MSC 2021, to our failure to win back-to-back World Titles in M4 in 2023. We have lost and shared painful experiences with our agents who have followed us since the beginning of our journey."
"In spite of all these losses, nothing hurts more than the departure of a generational talent like you."
Blacklist without OhMyV33nus
With V33nus gone, can Blacklist carry the winning culture? Given her knowledge with MLBB, Blacklist is hoping that the team can follow her legacy.
"But the lessons we learned in the years we fought side by side will always be part of our playbook. You were instrumental in our road to all our championships. You helped build our winning culture not just for yourself but for the future generation of Blacklist International players. And in carrying that culture through every challenge we face moving forward is our way of honoring the time we had together."
What's next?
The future remains unclear for Blacklist and the team isn't prepared to discuss the next phase.
Instead the org decided to shower its support to the Queen.
"As you perfectly said, “I’m at this point in life right now na I know already there’s something more than this, a higher version of me deep within me. More than I’ve ever accomplished. So I left Tier One Entertainment and Blacklist International because I know I would settle if I choose to stay. When it’s time to go, ma feel mo naman eh.”
"As we all say internally in the company, “In Tier One, we never settle” and we expect nothing less from a Queen. We can’t wait to see you grow into that higher version you want for yourself outside of our squad and chase your dreams with the home you’ve built for yourself."
In the end the team said that the doors will forever be open to the Queen.
V33nus' departure raises a lot of questions on the future of the MLBB Esports scene. Will Blacklist undergo a roster rebuild? Will the Queen take her talents to another MPL team or will she pursue other ventures in life?
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