Prime Sells His Stake in Karmine Corp, Officially Ending His Role as Co-Founder

Amine “Prime” Mekri has announced his decision to sell his stake in Karmine Corp, bringing an end to his involvement in the esports organization he co-founded in late 2020 alongside Kamel “Kameto” Kebir. The announcement was made on X, where Prime stated that after five years of building the project, the time had come to move on.

In his message, Prime expressed pride in Karmine Corp’s growth and achievements, describing the decision as a natural turning point. He also wished the team and its community continued success. At the time of the organization’s founding, ownership was split between the two founders, with 55% held by Kameto and 45% by Prime.

Sale details and ownership changes

In October 2023, Karmine Corp completed a major fundraising round to support the acquisition of Astralis’ LEC slot, which diluted the founders’ shares. Despite this, Kameto retained majority control of the organization.

According to information reported by RFT.GG, Prime has now finalized the sale of his entire remaining stake. The buyer is reportedly one of the investors who joined Karmine Corp during the late-2023 funding round. The transaction is said to involve approximately 25% of the company’s share capital.

RFT.GG further reports that this deal could open the door for Astralis to enter Karmine Corp’s ownership structure. Such a move would reportedly help absorb debt linked to the LEC slot acquisition and could allow Karmine Corp to become the majority holder of its league participation rights.

A growing rift with the community

Prime’s departure follows months of controversy that strained his relationship with the Karmine Corp community. Since late 2024, investigations published by Revue21 have fueled public backlash and calls for his exit.

An initial report released on November 4, 2024, detailed alleged financial disputes between Prime and Kameto dating back to 2022, particularly surrounding the management of merchandising operations. The same investigation claimed that Prime negotiated a contract with external music label Play Two, presenting himself as Karmine Corp’s strategic and events lead without the approval of the organization’s leadership. The report alleged that Karmine Corp’s brand and flagship KCX event were leveraged to negotiate arrangements favorable to Prime’s personal concert activities.

Following these revelations, Prime became increasingly unpopular among fans, with the hashtag #PrimeOut gaining traction on X and calls mounting for him to sell his shares.

Escalation of allegations

While Prime and Kameto ceased appearing together publicly, tensions escalated further with a second Revue21 investigation published on November 7, 2025. This report accused Prime of inappropriate behavior in a professional setting, wrongful dismissals, and unpaid wages. One testimony included allegations of sexual blackmail.

Prime publicly denied the accusations, calling them “completely false.” However, he stepped away from Karmine Corp’s operational management following the reports, while retaining his ownership stake—until the completion of this sale.

With Prime’s exit now confirmed, Karmine Corp closes a turbulent chapter in its history as the organization looks ahead to a new phase of ownership and leadership stability.