Andrew Tate, a former professional kickboxer, gained fame through online courses and a luxurious lifestyle brand. Known for controversial views, he faces criminal charges in Romania and the UK.
Emory Andrew Tate III, also known as Andrew Tate, is born in Washington, DC, to Emory Tate Jr and Eileen Tate, marking the beginning of his life journey.
Andrew Tate began training in kickboxing and won the British ISKA Full Contact Cruiserweight Championship in 2009. He was known by the name King Cobra during his kickboxing career.
Andrew Tate begins his boxing and martial arts training, laying the foundation for his future success in kickboxing and martial arts.
Andrew Tate earns his first kickboxing championship when he wins the British ISKA Full Contact Cruiserweight Championship in Derby, marking a significant achievement in his kickboxing career.
Andrew Tate wins his second ISKA world title in a 12-round match against Vincent Petitjean, further solidifying his career in kickboxing.
Andrew Tate was arrested in 2015 after a complaint was filed by two of the accusers, and separately for another case after one of the accusers presented incriminating messages sent by Tate.
Andrew Tate is removed from the reality TV show Big Brother after just six days when a video surfaces showing him hitting a woman with a belt, leading to scrutiny over his track record of controversial statements.
Andrew Tate moves to Bucharest, Romania, with his brother Tristan, citing reasons such as avoiding potential rape charges and expressing dissatisfaction with the UK and Western world.
Tate and Miles Sonkin, also known as Iggy Semmelweiss, met in 2018.
The Tate brothers established The War Room in 2019.
In April 2022, Romanian police searched Tate's home as part of an investigation into human trafficking and rape allegations. The raid was linked to an ongoing investigation by Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).
Andrew Tate was involved in a public dispute with Greta Thunberg on Twitter.
Andrew Tate posts a video smoking a cigar and mocking Greta Thunberg. The video shows pizza boxes with Romanian branding, leading to speculation about Tate's location. Greta Thunberg seizes the opportunity to take a jab at Tate's recycling habits on Twitter.
Andrew Tate, along with his brother and two other individuals, were detained by Romanian authorities on human trafficking charges. Six victims were identified, and one suspect was also charged with rape, although local laws prevented authorities from naming the suspect.
Romanian authorities seized 11 cars belonging to Andrew Tate and his brother, including a Rolls-Royce Wraith and an Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate. They are investigating whether the cars were purchased with money made from human trafficking.
Andrew Tate, his brother, and two Romanian women lost their bid in a Bucharest court to appeal their 30-day detention, forcing Tate to stay in the country while officials continue to investigate.
Police conducted raids on seven homes in an effort to find additional evidence related to the investigation into Tate.
Romanian authorities seized luxury cars, including a Rolls-Royce and a BMW, from Tate's villa and transported them to a secret warehouse.
Tate and his brother's detention in Romania was extended for another 30 days until February 27 while prosecutors continue their investigation into human trafficking and organized crime. The judge took into account the 'particular dangerousness of the defendants' in extending their detention.
The brothers were questioned for two days at the Bucharest headquarters of the organization tackling organized crime and terrorism. Andrew Tate protested his innocence, stating there was no evidence against him.
The brothers continued to be questioned at the Bucharest headquarters of the organization tackling organized crime and terrorism. Diicot spokesperson mentioned the time-consuming process of going through the seized devices.
Andrew Tate is currently held in Romania on suspicion of rape and human trafficking. His arrest followed a series of events including police seizing his luxury cars, court appeals, and a public dispute with Greta Thunberg.
Andrew Tate, a social media personality and ex-kickboxer, was indicted on charges of rape and human trafficking along with his brother and two associates after a 14-month-long Romanian investigation.
A Romanian court extended Tate and his brother’s detention for another 30 days, while the two Romanian women were placed on house arrest.
On 4 March 2023, Tate's legal team stated that he had a dark spot on his lung, sparking online rumors related to whether he has lung cancer. Tate later denied this on Twitter.
Andrew Tate won an appeal to end his detention in jail and be held on house arrest.
Tate, his brother, and their associates were indicted on charges of human trafficking, rape, and organized crime. A Romanian judge reportedly has 60 days to review the evidence against Tate before sending the case to trial.
Andrew Tate's appeal against house arrest in Romania succeeds, allowing him to be released from house arrest and placed under judicial control for a period of 60 days. This comes as he awaits trial on human trafficking charges.
Romanian prosecutors compiled a case file containing graphic allegations of sexual violence and coercion against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. The file includes claims of human trafficking and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women. Both Andrew and Tristan Tate deny all the charges against them.
In January 2024, analysis from the Center for Countering Digital Hate found The Real World had generated 450 million views.
In March 2024, the ADL reported that Tate 'teaches his acolytes that women are inferior and morally deficient beings who are good only for sex and status building, and who deserve to be physically, sexually and emotionally abused.', equating his philosophy to that of pick-up artists.