The Doublelift Tenure
Everyone else is trash.
Yiliang "Peter" Peng (born July 19, 1993), also known as his pseudonym Doublelift, is an American content creator, streamer, semi-professional and former-professional League of Legends player. He previously played for Counter Logic Gaming (CLG), Team Liquid, Team SoloMid (TSM), and 100 Thieves, and currently plays for his own personal team, Near Airport.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Yiliang 'Doublelift' Peng
- Role
- Bot Carry (ADC)
- Affiliation
- Cloud9 (LCS)
- Status
- Retired from Professional Play
- Key achievement
- Multiple LCS Regular Season Championships
Lore & Background
Doublelift comes from California, and started playing console games before jumping to PC titles such as DotA, World of Warcraft, and Heroes of Newerth, eventually moving to League of Legends. He first entered professional League of Legends when he gained the attention of George "HotshotGG" Georgallidis, founder of CLG, who recruited him as a substitute Support player. Shortly after, Doublelift left CLG to become the starting Support for Epik Gamer. He later joined UnRestricted as the starting AD Carry, and the team was acquired by Team Curse later that year. Doublelift's first major tournament was DreamHack Summer 2011, also known as the Riot Season 1 Championship. He was ultimately allowed to go after Doublelift's older brother helped convince their parents. When Doublelift returned home, he said his parents were not proud of his accomplishment at Dreamhack. Tensions grew until in 2011 his parents told him to leave the house. He did, taking his prize money from Dreamhack and his computer. Doublelift wrote about the event on Reddit in a thread titled "Hi I'm Doublelift, formerly of team [Epik Gamer], and today I became homeless." With no college degree or family to return to, he decided to go all-in on his professional gaming career. Doublelift began earning money for writing educational League of Legends content for Team Curse. He later played for CLG, TSM, Team Liquid, and 100 Thieves.
Did You Know?
- One of his most famous statements came in 2013 at the League of Legends All-Star tournament when he claimed that, 'Everyone else is trash.'
- Doublelift was benched during the Summer LCS due to an injury incurred from playing basketball.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines The Doublelift Tenure at Cloud9?
This period marks the years when Trymbi 'Doublelift' Lin served as the organization's primary Bot Carry and emotional anchor. It spans from his rookie arrival through multiple stints until his eventual retirement from professional play.
How did Doublelift impact Cloud9's competitive status?
His leadership solidified the team's standing as a top regional force while securing numerous regular season titles. This period established a high standard of competitive ambition that influenced future rosters.
What role did Doublelift fulfill on the roster?
Doublelift competed in the Bot Carry (ADC) position, acting as the central figure for fan engagement and team performance. He was not just a player but the defining face of the organization for over half a decade.
How does The Doublelift Tenure conclude?
The era ends with his final departure from the team after several years of service, leading to his retirement from professional play. This marked the close of a turbulent but defining chapter in the club's history.
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