Andrew Tate has risen in notoriety over recent years. From being a successful kickboxer to becoming an internet personality, he’s always found a way to stay in the spotlight. However, he’s now been removed from two of the platforms he posts his videos and opinions on.
According to BBC News, Meta has removed Tate from both Facebook and Instagram for “violating its policies on dangerous organizations and individuals” – although a more specific reason wasn’t given.
Tate had 4.7 million followers at the time of his ban. His following had been growing significantly in recent months as a result of multiple viral videos where Tate has shared his controversial opinions on women and their place in society.
Whether it’s being thrown out of Big Brother or appearing on debate-filled podcasts with famous Twitch streamers, Tate always seems to be in the limelight in one way or another.
These unpopular opinions are reportedly what got him banned on Twitter. In one tweet he appeared to argue that women should “bare some responsibility” for being sexually assaulted.
While he may be banned from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, he is still able to post on other popular platforms like Twitch, Youtube, and TikTok.
The UK advocacy group Hope Not Hate has now called for more tech platforms to ban Tate, referring to him as a “dangerous misogynist” and launching a petition to get him removed from social media websites.
Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate has been banned from Instagram and Facebook.
Tate, who has risen in popularity for his misogynistic and harmful rhetoric toward women, has captured the attention of people online due to his outlandish statements, leading to concerns.
Various organizations called for Tate’s content to be removed citing its dangerous influence on young men and boys.
Tate has promoted ideas such as women as property, downplaying the severity of depression, diminishing sexual harassment, and more.
On top of endorsing harmful behavior toward women, Tate has also found himself wrapped up in some serious scandals, one involving allegations of human trafficking and another regarding his boot from Big Brother.
Upon hearing of Tate’s ban people celebrated via Twitter where Tate is also banned.
Many encouraged other platforms like YouTube and TikTok, which are owned by Google, to enact a ban on Tate as well.
Especially since Tate’s content has mainly circulated on TikTok which is very popular with young people.