Controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate rose to fame through his career as a kickboxer. Older brother and a divisive social media presence.
The 37-year-old millionaire and his brother Tristan are currently facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania, which they both deny.
Although they are no longer under house arrest, they cannot leave Romania.
A one-hour documentary will now air on Channel 4.I’m Andrew Tate, which chronicles Tate’s meteoric rise to fame and fortune, his arrest and its aftermath. And the question is, is he a dangerous symbol of toxic masculinity or a misunderstood internet celebrity?
Who is Andrew Tate?
Emory Andrew Tate III was born on December 1, 1986, in Washington, D.C., to an African-American father who was an international chess champion and a British mother who worked as a food service assistant.
He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and Goshen, Indiana until his parents divorced and he moved to the United Kingdom with his mother and brother Tristan.
He then lived and attended high school in Luton, Bedfordshire.
Since 2005, he began to practice kickboxing and other martial arts. He won the ISKA British Heavyweight Championship in 2009 and became a multiple world champion before retiring.
Appearance in reality TV Older brother in 2016 brought him greater public recognition, but was removed from the show after six days, with Channel 5 saying his departure was due to “information that came to light”. It was later reported that he was under police investigation, but no charges were brought.
Since then, he has been involved in a number of online ventures, including Hustler University, which offers advice on how to make money outside of a traditional job, and War Room, which describes itself as “a global network where examples of individualism shape modern era.” ” .” for free. social detention” but has faced accusations that it is a place where women are groomed for sex work.
He also told the BBC last year that he runs a webcam company in Romania.
He has millions of followers on social media, where he expresses his views on women, masculinity and the environment, among other things.
He previously said in an interview with the YouTuber that he was a “total misogynist” and had an infamous argument on X (formerly Twitter) with environmental activist Greta Thunberg over emissions.
A number of social networks, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, banned him, but he was reinstated on X.
What is his estimated net worth?
The influencer previously described himself as a self-made multimillionaire.
And his social media accounts suggest he has lived a luxurious life with fast cars, private jets and yachts.
After his arrest in Romania Sun said police estimated the value of his assets at £10 million.
Why was he arrested?
Mr Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania in December 2022 as part of an investigation into sex trafficking and rape.
Initially detained, they were placed under house arrest in late March 2023 and released in August. You are not allowed to leave Romania.
In June last year, they and two partners were charged with rape, human trafficking and creating an organized criminal group for the sexual exploitation of women.
All have denied the charges and are awaiting trial.
How to watch the Channel 4 documentary
I’m Andrew Tate will air on Channel 4 at 9pm on Sunday 7 January and can be watched online shortly after broadcast.
Source: I News
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