A women’s Fortnite championship over the weekend saw a trans-identified male finish in the top slot alongside his female teammate, taking home tens of thousands of dollars in prize money after winning all six rounds of the San Diego event.
The trans-identified male, Vader, and his teammate, Nina "ilyynina" Fernandez, brought home the trophy and $78,000 after winning the Milk Cup. Gotta Have Milk, which runs the championship, said that it created the Milk Cup "to provide women with more opportunities to succeed in esports. It’s a space designed for women to compete at the highest level, for serious money."
1st ($78,000)🏆 at @GonnaNeedMilk LAN
— Vader (@vader_fn) October 19, 2025
WE FUCKING DID IT😁😁😁 pic.twitter.com/0UOogHEIHG
