History of Andrew Tate in Timeline
Andrew Tate is a controversial American-British influencer known for his outspoken views on masculinity and societal issues. His commentary, often labeled as misogynistic, has led to bans from various social media platforms. Despite the controversy, Tate has gained significant online popularity, becoming the third most "googled" person in 2023. He is currently facing criminal charges in both Romania and the United Kingdom.
1958: Birth of Emory Tate (Andrew Tate's Father)
Emory Tate, Andrew Tate's father, was born in 1958.
December 1986: Birth of Andrew Tate
Emory Andrew Tate III was born in December 1986 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
2005: Andrew Tate Begins Kickboxing
Andrew Tate first began to kickbox in 2005.
November 2008: Andrew Tate 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: First Championship for Andrew Tate
In 2009, Andrew Tate received his first championship when he won 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: First ISKA World Title for Andrew Tate
In 2011, Andrew Tate won his first International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) world title in a rematch against Jean-Luc Benoît via knockout, having previously lost to Benoit by decision.
2012: Allegations of Sexual Aggression
Between 2012 and 2015, Andrew Tate faced allegations of sexual aggression, which later led to an arrest warrant in 2024.
2012: Loss in Enfusion Championship Tournament
In 2012, Andrew Tate lost the Enfusion championship tournament to Franci Grajš. Before his loss, he was ranked second-best light-heavyweight kickboxer in the world.
2013: Second ISKA World Title for Andrew Tate
In 2013, Andrew Tate won his second ISKA world title in a 12-round match against Vincent Petitjean, making him world champion in two weight divisions.
2014: Four-Time World Champion and Retirement
In 2014, Andrew Tate defended the ISKA Belt and Won the Enfusion Belt, making him a four-time world champion, prior to retiring with 31 recorded fights.
2015: Arrest Following Multiple Complaints
In 2015, Andrew Tate was arrested after separate complaints from two accusers. An additional arrest followed after an accuser presented incriminating messages from Tate.
2015: Allegations of Sexual Aggression
Between 2012 and 2015, Andrew Tate faced allegations of sexual aggression, which later led to an arrest warrant in 2024.
2015: Death of Emory Tate (Andrew Tate's Father)
Emory Tate, Andrew Tate's father, passed away in 2015.
2016: Scrutiny for Homophobic and Racist Posts
During his appearance on Big Brother in 2016, Andrew Tate came under scrutiny for previously having made homophobic and racist posts on Twitter.
2016: Appearance on Big Brother and Removal
In 2016, Andrew Tate appeared on the British reality series Big Brother but was removed as he was the suspect in an open rape investigation in the United Kingdom.
2017: Andrew Tate Gains Attention for Controversial Tweets on Sexual Harassment
In 2017, Andrew Tate gained attention for his tweets about sexual harassment during the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases, expressing controversial views on victim responsibility.
2017: Relocation to Romania
In 2017, Andrew Tate moved from the United Kingdom to Romania with his brother, Tristan Tate. He cited a preference for countries with accessible corruption and less stringent legal repercussions for alleged offenses. Tate has several children in Romania whom he visits occasionally.
2018: Meeting of Andrew Tate and Miles Sonkin
Andrew Tate met Miles Sonkin, also known as Iggy Semmelweiss, the alleged leader of the War Room group in 2018.
2019: Closure of Rape Investigation
The police investigation for rape against Andrew Tate, which led to his removal from Big Brother in 2016, was closed in 2019 with no charges filed.
2019: CPS Decision on Sexual Violence Allegations
In 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service declined to file charges against Andrew Tate for allegations of sexual violence and physical abuse, citing insufficient evidence. The decision came after a four-year investigation.
2019: Establishment of the War Room
The War Room group, led by Andrew Tate and Miles Sonkin, was established in 2019.
2019: Andrew Tate Attends CPAC
In 2019, Andrew Tate attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and connected with far-right figures, raising concerns about his association with extremist ideologies.
2021: Andrew Tate's Declaration on Anything Goes with James English
Andrew Tate made a significant declaration during his appearance on the podcast "Anything Goes with James English" in 2021.
2021: Twitter Account Suspension and Verification Error
In 2021, Andrew Tate's Twitter account, created to evade a previous ban, was mistakenly verified by Twitter. The account was permanently banned once the error was discovered, as it violated Twitter's policies.
2021: Formation of Alleged Organized Crime Group
In early 2021, Andrew Tate and his associates allegedly formed an organized crime group to recruit women and force them to create explicit content.
April 2022: Raid and Investigation in Romania
On 11 April 2022, Romanian police raided properties owned by the Tate brothers after receiving a report of an American citizen held against her will. The raid led to an investigation into human trafficking and rape, with Tate and his brother being interrogated and released.
August 2022: Andrew Tate's Viral Success on TikTok
By August 2022, Andrew Tate's videos had amassed 11.6 billion views on TikTok, signaling his rapid rise to online prominence.
August 2022: Permanent Bans from Major Social Media Platforms
In August 2022, Andrew Tate was permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating Meta's policies, resulting in the loss of 4.7 million followers. TikTok also removed his account for policy violations, and YouTube suspended his channel citing hate speech and COVID-19 misinformation. Tate later deleted his Twitch channel.
August 2022: Hustler's University Reaches 100,000 Subscribers, Stripe Pulls Out, Affiliate Program Shut Down
In August 2022, Hustler's University, Andrew Tate's online platform, amassed over 100,000 subscribers. However, the Irish-American financial services company Stripe pulled out of processing subscriptions for the platform, and Hustler's University shut down its affiliate marketing program.
August 2022: Leaked Chat Logs Reveal War Room Membership
In August 2022, leaked chat logs revealed that the War Room had 434 members and 45 potential victims.
October 2022: Launch of "The Real World" Program
After Hustler's University was shut down, Andrew Tate launched a rebranded version of the program called "The Real World" in October 2022.
October 2022: Conversion to Islam
In October 2022, after a video of Andrew Tate praying at a mosque in Dubai went viral, he announced on his Gettr account that he had converted to Islam.
November 2022: Twitter Account Reinstated
In November 2022, after Elon Musk acquired Twitter, Andrew Tate's previously banned Twitter account was reinstated.
December 2022: Andrew Tate and Greta Thunberg Twitter Exchange
In December 2022, Andrew Tate's attempt to engage with environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Twitter backfired, resulting in a viral exchange where Thunberg's witty response garnered widespread attention and acclaim.
December 2022: Arrest on Human Trafficking and Organized Crime Charges
On 29 December 2022, Andrew Tate, his brother, and two women were arrested for human trafficking and forming an organized crime group. They are accused of recruiting women through the 'loverboy' method and forcing them to create explicit content. Rumors linked the arrest to pizza boxes shown in a video, which authorities denied.
December 2022: Cease and desist letter sent to accuser
In December 2022, the legal team for the Tate brothers sent a cease and desist letter to at least one of the accusers, threatening to sue her and her parents for $300 million over alleged defamatory statements. This information was confirmed in February 2023.
December 2022: Arrest of Andrew Tate and His Brother
In December 2022, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania along with two women.
December 2022: Andrew Tate's Follower Count on X
In December 2022, Andrew Tate had over 3.5 million followers on X.
December 2022: Initial arrest and detention
Following their arrests, Andrew Tate and his brother were initially held in pre-trial detention for 24 hours. The judge then extended their detention by 30 days.
2022: Andrew Tate Gains Mainstream Popularity
Andrew Tate became widely known in 2022.
January 2023: Developments in Human Trafficking Case
As of January 2023, two potential victims joined the case against Andrew Tate as civil parties. The Tate brothers' lawyers claimed they had not received evidence presented to the judge and requested accurate translations and the opportunity to confront accusers in court.
January 2023: Seizure of Assets by Romanian Authorities
In January 2023, Romanian authorities seized nearly $4 million in assets belonging to Andrew Tate, his brother, or their companies. If convicted, these assets will be used to pay damages to any victims. The seizure included 15 cars, over 10 properties, watches, and sums of money.
January 2023: Detention extended, Tate maintains innocence
In January 2023, a Romanian court extended the Tate brothers' pre-trial detention until February 27th. The court's reasoning was based on a desire to safeguard the investigation, and prevent the Tates from leaving the country. On January 25th, while being transported for questioning, Andrew Tate asserted his innocence, stating that the case against him was "empty" and that authorities knew they had done nothing wrong.
February 2023: Thierry Baudet Defends Andrew Tate
In February 2023, Thierry Baudet, leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy, defended Andrew Tate as a "political dissident" and tabled a motion in the Dutch parliament concerning his detention.
February 2023: Concern Over Andrew Tate's Influence on Teenage Boys
In February 2023, concerns arose over Andrew Tate's influence on teenage boys, with reports indicating his misogynistic views were contributing to harassment and aggression towards females.
February 2023: Cease and desist letter sent to accuser
In February 2023, the legal team for the Tate brothers confirmed that a cease and desist letter had been sent to at least one of the accusers in December 2022. The letter threatened a $300 million lawsuit against her and her parents over alleged defamatory statements.
March 2023: The Real World Reaches 168,000 Subscribers
In March 2023, according to the website, Andrew Tate's "The Real World" platform had gained 168,000 subscribers, equating to $8 million in revenue per month.
March 2023: Health Concerns and Cancer Rumors
On 4 March 2023, Andrew Tate's legal team revealed he had a 'dark spot on his lung,' potentially a tumor, after a medical consultation in Dubai. This sparked online rumors about him having lung cancer. On 5 March, Tate denied having cancer on Twitter.
March 2023: Release from police custody
On March 31, 2023, Andrew Tate and the other suspects were released from police custody after being held since December 29, 2022. This marked the end of their 180-day maximum detention period under Romanian law.
June 2023: Andrew Tate's BBC Interview
In a June 2023 BBC interview, Andrew Tate claimed to be acting under divine instruction to do good.
June 2023: Charges Filed Against Andrew Tate and Others
In June 2023, Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan, and two women were charged with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.
June 2023: Charges escalated, indictment, and ongoing investigation
In June 2023, Romanian authorities adjusted the charges against Andrew Tate from human trafficking to "human trafficking in continued form", a more serious charge. An additional victim was identified, bringing the total to seven. On June 20th, Tate and three others were indicted on charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group for sexual exploitation. They continued to deny all charges. Investigations regarding money laundering and trafficking of minors remained ongoing.
July 2023: Accusers Go into Hiding and Defamation Lawsuit Filed
In July 2023, two of the accusers against Andrew Tate reportedly went into hiding after a campaign of online harassment, and the Tate brothers filed a defamation lawsuit claiming US$5 million in damages against one of the accusers.
August 2023: Estimated Revenue of Tate's Online Ventures
In August 2023, it was estimated that Andrew Tate's online ventures, including Hustler's University and The War Room, generated US$5 million in revenue per month.
August 2023: Estimated Revenue of Hustler's University and The War Room
In August 2023, it was estimated that Hustler's University and The War Room, online ventures operated by Andrew Tate, generated $5 million per month from subscriptions.
August 2023: BBC Investigation into War Room
In August 2023, a BBC investigation revealed evidence of women being groomed into online sex work by members of Andrew Tate's War Room group, a secretive all-male society.
September 2023: Andrew Tate Supports Russell Brand
Andrew Tate publicly supported Russell Brand in September 2023, following sexual assault allegations against Brand.
December 2023: Andrew Tate's Controversial Statements on Alex Jones and the Holocaust
In December 2023, Andrew Tate praised conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as a "hero" and questioned the role of Nazis in World War II, sparking further controversy.
December 2023: Andrew Tate's Continued Social Media Growth
In December 2023, Andrew Tate's following on X (formerly Twitter) grew to over 8.5 million, demonstrating his enduring popularity and influence.
2023: Andrew Tate Becomes Third Most "Googled" Person
In 2023, Andrew Tate became the third-most "googled" person, with most British adults becoming aware of him. He was dubbed the "king of toxic masculinity."
January 2024: Court Decision Overturned on Seized Assets
On 8 January 2024, the Bucharest Court of Appeal overturned a previous decision to reject a request to return assets seized during the investigation, ordering a new trial over the seized assets.
January 2024: Appeal for relaxed restrictions rejected
On January 30, 2024, the Bucharest Court of Appeal rejected Andrew Tate's appeal to relax judicial control measures that had been imposed on him on January 18th and subsequently extended for a further 60 days. These restrictions prevented him from leaving the country.
January 2024: Andrew Tate Questions Nazis' Role in World War II
In January 2024, Andrew Tate questioned the Nazis' role as villains in World War II, drawing criticism for minimizing their atrocities.
January 2024: Research on YouTube's Revenue from Tate's Content
In January 2024, the Center for Countering Digital Hate claimed that YouTube had earned up to £2.4 million from Andrew Tate's content through advertising. YouTube disputed this, labeling the figure as 'wildly inaccurate and overinflated' and noting that most channels were not monetized for such revenue.
January 2024: The Real World Generates 450 Million Views
In January 2024, analysis from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that Andrew Tate's The Real World had generated 450 million views. Another channel, sharing the content, had gained nearly 300 million views, after bypassing social media bans using affiliate marketing schemes.
January 2024: Preliminary hearings and Sky News report
As of January 2024, the case against Andrew Tate was being heard in the preliminary chamber in Romania, prior to a trial date being set. Sky News reported that the allegations include committing "human trafficking in Romania and other countries", including the United States and United Kingdom.
March 2024: British Police Obtain European Arrest Warrant for Tate Brothers
In March 2024, British police obtained a European Arrest Warrant for Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan over allegations of sexual aggression, and a Romanian court authorised their extradition after the conclusion of the Romanian investigation.
March 2024: ADL Report on Andrew Tate's Influence
In March 2024, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released a report highlighting the misogynistic nature of Andrew Tate's teachings and their potential to incite violence against women.
March 2024: Arrest Warrant Issued and Detention
In March 2024, the UK's Westminster Magistrates' Court issued an arrest warrant for the Tate brothers over sexual aggression allegations from 2012–2015. They were detained by Romanian police on 11 March. On 12 March, a Romanian court ruled they could be extradited to the UK only after their Romanian trial concludes.
April 2024: Romanian court rules Tate brothers can be tried in Romania
In April 2024, a Romanian court ruled that Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, along with the other two defendants, could be tried in Romania. The court did not specify a date for the trial.