History of Andrew Tate in Timeline

Emory Andrew Tate III is a controversial American-British social media personality, businessman, and former kickboxer known for promoting manosphere views. His divisive commentary, often labeled misogynistic, led to bans from several social media platforms, yet he remains a prominent and widely recognized figure with a substantial following. Described as the "king of toxic masculinity" and politically right-wing, Tate faces multiple criminal and civil investigations in Romania and the United Kingdom.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

December 1986: Birth of Emory Andrew Tate III

On December 1, 1986, Emory Andrew Tate III was born at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

1997: Moved to Luton, England

In 1997, after his parents divorced, Andrew Tate and his brother moved to Luton, England, with their mother.

2005: Began kickboxing career

In 2005, Andrew Tate began his kickboxing career in England.

2005: Started Practicing Boxing and Martial Arts

In 2005, Andrew Tate started practising boxing and other martial arts and worked in television advertising to support himself.

November 2008: Ranked Seventh-Best Light Heavyweight Kickboxer

In November 2008, Andrew Tate was ranked the seventh-best light heavyweight kickboxer in the United Kingdom by the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA).

2009: Won First Championship

In 2009, Andrew Tate won his first championship at the British ISKA Full Contact Cruiserweight Championship in Derby, won the International Kickboxing Federation British belt and received the top rank in his division across Europe.

2011: Won First ISKA World Title

In 2011, Andrew Tate won his first International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) world title in a rematch against Jean-Luc Benoît via knockout.

2012: Lost to Sahak Parparyan

In 2012, Andrew Tate lost to Sahak Parparyan by unanimous decision while challenging for his It's Showtime 85MAX Championship and lost the Enfusion championship tournament to Franci Grajš.

2013: Won Second ISKA World Title

In 2013, Andrew Tate won his second ISKA world title in a 12-round match against Vincent Petitjean, becoming world champion in two weight divisions.

2014: Defended ISKA Belt and Won Enfusion Belt

In 2014, Andrew Tate defended the ISKA Belt and Won the Enfusion Belt, becoming a four-time world champion before retiring with 31 recorded fights.

July 2015: First Arrest in Britain

In July 2015, Tate was first arrested in Britain after two women filed complaints accusing him of rape and assault.

December 2015: Second Arrest in Britain

In December 2015, Tate was arrested again on suspicion of rape.

2016: Appearance on Big Brother and Removal

In 2016, Andrew Tate appeared on the British reality series Big Brother, but was removed due to being a suspect in an open rape investigation.

2016: Appeared on Big Brother's 17th series

In 2016, Andrew Tate gained widespread attention for appearing on the British reality show Big Brother's 17th series but was removed after six days due to controversial posts on Twitter and a video that appeared to show him striking a woman.

2017: Tate moves to Romania.

In 2017, Andrew Tate and his brother moved from the United Kingdom to Romania, where they run multiple businesses. Tate cited reasons related to corruption and legal advantages.

2018: Meeting between Tate and Semmelweiss

In 2018, Tate reportedly met Miles Sonkin, also known as Iggy Semmelweiss, who became a senior member of The War Room.

2019: Attendance at CPAC

In 2019, Andrew Tate attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), indicating his involvement in political events.

2019: Establishment of The War Room

In 2019, The War Room, described as a "global network", was established.

2019: No Charges Filed

In 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service declined to file charges for any of the allegations made against Tate.

2019: Rape Investigation Closed

In 2019, the police investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary into Andrew Tate for rape, which began before his appearance on Big Brother, closed with no charges filed.

April 2022: Human Trafficking Investigation

In April 2022, Romanian police raided a property owned by the Tate brothers following a report that an American citizen was being held against her will. They discovered four women and initiated an investigation into human trafficking and rape.

August 2022: Membership of The War Room

As of August 2022, there were 434 members and 45 potential victims in the War Room, based on leaked chat logs.

August 2022: Tate banned from Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

In August 2022, Andrew Tate was permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating policies on "dangerous organizations and individuals". TikTok also removed his account.

August 2022: Tate's commentary labeled misogynistic and concerning.

In August 2022, various organizations, including the White Ribbon Campaign, Hope not Hate, and Rape Crisis England and Wales, criticized Andrew Tate's commentary as misogynistic and potentially dangerous, with possible long-term effects on his young male audience. The Centre for Countering Digital Hate labeled his videos as "extreme misogyny".

October 2022: Relaunched "The Real World"

In October 2022, after Hustler's University shut down, Andrew Tate relaunched another version of the product named "The Real World".

October 2022: Conversion to Islam

In October 2022, after a video of him praying at a mosque in Dubai went viral, Andrew Tate announced on his Gettr account that he had converted to Islam. The sincerity of his conversion to Islam has been questioned.

November 2022: Tate's Twitter account reinstated after Elon Musk acquisition.

In November 2022, after Elon Musk acquired Twitter, Andrew Tate's Twitter account was reinstated.

December 2022: Greta Thunberg responds to Tate's tweet with viral retort.

In December 2022, Andrew Tate tweeted at Greta Thunberg, leading to Thunberg's viral response with the satirical email address "smalldickenergy@getalife.com".

2022: Known Among the Online Far-Right

Before 2022, Andrew Tate became known among the online far-right through his appearances on InfoWars and acquaintances including Mike Cernovich, Jack Posobiec, and Paul Joseph Watson.

2022: Concerns arise over Tate's influence on young men.

Beginning in 2022, Andrew Tate's views and influence on teenage boys and young men became a concern for parents, teachers, and mental health experts globally. His views were described as "brainwashing a generation" by The New York Times, with the ADL considering his misogyny mainstream.

2022: Prominence Through Hustler's University and Social Media

In 2022, Andrew Tate became prominent by encouraging members of Hustler's University to post videos of him to social media platforms, leading to increased engagement and attention.

January 2023: Surveys reveal Tate's influence on teenage boys.

In January 2023, a survey of Australian teenage boys found that 28% looked up to Andrew Tate. A February survey found that eight in ten British males aged 16–17 had viewed Tate's content, with 45% of British males aged 16–24 having a positive view of him.

January 2023: Allegations of contacting underage girls surface.

In January 2023, the BBC reported that Andrew Tate and his brother had used social media to contact underage girls in an attempt to get them to join their webcam business.

February 2023: Tate's popularity among British teenage boys raises concerns.

In February 2023, The Guardian reported on Andrew Tate's popularity among British teenage boys, who mimic his phrases and philosophies. Parents and schoolteachers expressed concern about his influence, leading to misogynistic and aggressive behavior.

February 2023: Support from Thierry Baudet

In February 2023, Thierry Baudet, founder and leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy, called Andrew Tate an "outspoken political dissident" and "courageous critic", tabling a motion in the Dutch parliament regarding his detention in Romania.

February 2023: Tate accused of radicalizing young men.

In February 2023, Tim Squirrell of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue warned that Andrew Tate posed "a risk of radicalising young men into misogynist extremism". Teachers in Australia identified Tate's influence on students, noting a dramatic increase in sexism, misogyny, and sexual harassment.

February 2023: Courses for teachers on addressing Tate's views sell out.

In February 2023, courses for teachers in the United Kingdom on how to address Andrew Tate's views sold out. The head of UK counter-terror policing expressed concern about the effect of his rhetoric on young boys.

March 2023: Health Scare and Denial

In March 2023, while incarcerated in Romania, Tate's legal team reported a possible tumor on his lung, sparking rumors of lung cancer. On March 5, 2023, Tate denied having cancer on Twitter.

April 2023: Department for Education discourages discussion of Tate.

In April 2023, the Department for Education in the UK discouraged discussion of Andrew Tate, citing his influence regarding sexual harassment and misogynistic incidents.

June 2023: Charged with Rape, Human Trafficking, and Forming an Organized Crime Group

In June 2023, Andrew Tate and his brother, along with two women, were charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women in Romania.

June 2023: Tate claims to be acting under the instruction of God, supports Russell Brand and questions Nazi actions.

In June 2023, Andrew Tate stated he was "acting under the instruction of God" to do good and defended his controversial views. He supported Russell Brand after sexual assault accusations, defended Alex Jones, questioned the negative portrayal of Nazis, accused Israel of "genociding" Palestinians, supported the Hamas attack on Israel as "an eye for an eye", and promoted an anti-Semitic conspiracy.

June 2023: Charges Adjusted and Defamation Lawsuit Filed

In June 2023, DIICOT adjusted the charges against Tate from human trafficking to "human trafficking in continued form," identifying seven victims. The Tate brothers also filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages.

August 2023: BBC Investigation on The War Room

In August 2023, a BBC investigation led by Matt Shea documented evidence of women groomed into online sex work by members of The War Room, described as an all-male secretive society.

August 2023: Estimated Monthly Revenue from Online Ventures

In August 2023, it was estimated that Andrew Tate's online ventures generated US$5 million in revenue monthly, highlighting the financial success of his online courses and other ventures.

August 2023: Estimated Monthly Revenue from The Real World and The War Room

In August 2023, it was estimated that The Real World and The War Room generated $5 million monthly from subscriptions, showcasing the financial success of these ventures.

September 2023: Data reveals portion of men agreeing with Tate's views.

In September 2023, YouGov data showed that 26% of men aged 18–29 and 28% of men aged 30–39 agreed with Andrew Tate's views on women. 6% of British adults who had heard of Tate held a positive view.

October 2023: Survey finds high awareness of Tate among children.

In October 2023, a survey found that 40% of 7–18 year-olds had heard of Andrew Tate. Exposure to his content correlated with harmful perceptions of relationships, with children exposed being five times more likely to think hurting people is OK.

October 2023: Australian government allocates funds to counter harmful gender stereotypes linked to Tate.

In October 2023, the Australian government allocated AUD$3.5 million to counter "harmful gender stereotypes perpetuated online" in response to young fans of Andrew Tate bringing misogynist views into Australian schools.

December 2023: Tate's follower count on X increases.

In December 2023, Andrew Tate had over 8.5 million followers on X (Twitter), an increase of 5 million since December 2022.

2023: Third-Most Googled Person

In 2023, Andrew Tate was the third-most Googled person, indicating a significant increase in public awareness and interest in him.

2023: Google and Apple Removed The Real World App

In 2023, Google and Apple removed The Real World's associated app, the Real World Portal, from their app store, posing challenges to accessing the platform.

January 2024: Analysis of The Real World YouTube Channel

In January 2024, analysis from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found The Real World official YouTube channel had generated 450 million views.

January 2024: Romanian Criminal Case Heard

In January 2024, the Romanian criminal case against Tate was heard in the preliminary chamber. Also in January 2024, a U.S. District Judge dismissed one of the brothers' defamation lawsuits.

February 2024: Research shows men more favorable to Tate's views than women.

In February 2024, research found that one in five men aged 16–29 who had heard of Andrew Tate held a favorable view, compared to 7% of women in the same age group. 6% held a favorable view overall.

February 2024: Labour Party proposes mentoring to counter misogyny.

In February 2024, the shadow education secretary in the UK, Bridget Phillipson, announced the Labour Party's plan to use male role models to counter the misogyny of influencers such as Andrew Tate through "peer-to-peer mentoring" programs in schools.

March 2024: Tate falsely claims cyber-attack caused bridge collapse.

In March 2024, Andrew Tate falsely claimed that the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Maryland was caused by a cyber-attack. He was later platformed by far-right conservatives and accused of inciting online hate after amplifying misinformation about the Southport stabbing.

March 2024: Arrest Warrant Issued in the UK

In March 2024, British police obtained an arrest warrant for Andrew Tate and his brother as part of an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

March 2024: European Arrest Warrant Issued

In March 2024, the UK's Westminster Magistrates' Court issued a European arrest warrant against Andrew and Tristan Tate based on allegations of sexual aggression from 2012 to 2015.

May 2024: Data Leak on The Real World Website

In May 2024, The Real World website leaked the personal data of 968,447 user accounts, including email addresses and account passwords, due to a misconfigured database.

July 2024: Civil Case for Alleged Tax Evasion

In July 2024, Andrew and Tristan Tate began facing a civil case for alleged tax evasion, further complicating their legal situation.

August 2024: Tate approaches 10 million followers on X.

As of August 2024, Andrew Tate has 9.9 million followers on X. He was the third-most googled person in 2023.

August 2024: Facing Legal Investigations

As of August 2024, Andrew Tate is facing five legal investigations in Romania and the United Kingdom, consisting of three criminal and two civil cases.

August 2024: Investigation Expanded to Include Trafficking Minors

In August 2024, Romanian police expanded their investigation against Tate to include trafficking minors, sex with a minor, money laundering and attempting to influence witnesses.

October 2024: Doxxing of Coffeezilla

In October 2024, Andrew Tate doxxed the YouTube channel Coffeezilla and encouraged his supporters to email abusive content to Coffeezilla after being questioned about his meme coin DADDY.

December 2024: Court Rules in Favor of Police for Tax Seizure

In December 2024, the Westminster Magistrates' Court ruled in favour of the Devon and Cornwall police, allowing them to seize £2.8m worth of unpaid taxes from the Tate brothers' online businesses.

2024: Launch of Meme Coin DADDY

In 2024, Andrew Tate launched a meme coin called DADDY, which soon reached a market capitalization of $217 million.

2024: Extradition Request for Rape Charges

In 2024, Andrew Tate was subject to an extradition request for rape charges, following a previously dropped investigation.

2024: James McAvoy's character inspired by Andrew Tate.

In 2024, actor James McAvoy revealed that his character Paddy in the movie Speak No Evil was inspired by Andrew Tate.

February 2025: Funds Received to Support Victims

In February 2025, Alison Hernandez, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, announced that the force had received around £1.2m and she hoped that the funds would be used to support the victims of violence against women and girls.

February 2025: Leaves Romania

In February 2025, following pressure from the Trump administration, Tate left Romania by private jet for the United States.

2025: Tate launches the BRUV political party.

In 2025, Andrew Tate stated he launched a new political party, the BRUV Party, reported to be part of his plan to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The party's website outlined a nationalistic platform.