The Super Smash Bros. Melee community is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Pro player Abdulaziz ‘Hax$’ Al-Yami has sadly passed away at just 30 years old.
Al-Yami was born on May 7, 1994 and died on March 25, 2025 being based in Manhattan, New York.
Hax started his career as a young prodigy, having reached the top 8 at Genesis at only 15 years old.
He was recognized as one of the best Captain Falcon players in the world before switching his main to Fox where he’d continue to put up exceptional tops at Smash Melee majors.
Al-Yami was an innovator who pushed Fox to new heights and limits beyond what was already considered a top tier in Melee.
I wanted to keep it private
but I just landed in New York not even 5 minutes ago to go visit Hax in the hospital.
He passed away while I was in the air.
I don’t know what to say.
I wanted to say goodbye in person
I’m so sorry Aziz
Please rest easy for us in heaven
— hungrybox (@LiquidHbox) March 25, 2025
On the SSBMRank 2013 results, Hax was rated as the 6th best player in the world, and in 2019 he was ranked 19th.
In 2016, he took an indefinite hiatus from the pro Smash scene due to a hand injury.
During that time, Hax developed the B0XX, a Hitbox-style controller, which helped pioneer new ways to play Melee at high level for those looking to compete without needing the usual GameCube controller.
No cause of death has been publicly confirmed.
RIP Hax 🙁 I wish there was more I could have done, I know how sad he was these past few years because he would tell me often, idk what to say or do right now, he was a great person and a legendary gamer and deserved better, hope he’s in heaven and happy
— Jason Zimmerman (@MVG_Mew2King) March 25, 2025
A GoFundMe was established by Al-Yami’s family, which has raised over $38,000 as of the time of reporting.
Despite personal issues, Hax will be remembered by many as a friend, fierce competitor, innovator and someone who truly loved Super Smash Bros.
EventHubs extends our sincere condolences and sympathies to Al-Yami’s family and friends.
Source: Event Hubs
