Andrew Tate

When you read about this character. Andrew Tate, you might believe he is a fictional Marvel villian like Doctor Doom. He certainly is outspoken, that is clear by his outlandish view of life. However, whatever you think of him, he has a huge following and is working his way up the ladder.

After his kickboxing career, Tate and his brother, Tristan, began operating a webcam model business, then sold online courses. With his audience from his courses, he became prominent as an internet celebrity promoting a hyper-macho view of masculinity.

Andrew Tate's net worth is estimated to be between $370 million and $710 million, according to CitizenX. He has accumulated wealth through various ventures, including kickboxing, online businesses, and investments. His online businesses, including his "Hustler's University" online course, have contributed significantly to his income. Some sources suggest that his businesses generate over $10 million per month, according to Quora. 

According to the BBC’s 27^th February 2025 report the controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate has left Romania, where he was charged with rape, human trafficking and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women.

The controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate has left Romania, where he was charged with rape, human trafficking and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.

He and his brother are believed to be on a private jet heading to the US, sources told the BBC.

Tate was put under house arrest in Romania in August 2024 when prosecutors launched a second criminal investigation against himself and his brother Tristan, as well as four other suspects. They all deny wrongdoing.

Separately, the brothers are wanted in the UK to face allegations of sexual assault which they also deny.

The brothers have also been accused of tax evasion in the UK. A British court ruled in December 2024 that police could seize more than £2m ($2.4m) from them for failing to pay tax on £21m in revenue from their online businesses.

Andrew Tate said the ruling was "not justice" and called it a "coordinated attack".

Self-proclaimed "misogynist" Andrew Tate first rose to fame after an appearance on the British version of reality TV show Big Brother in 2016. He only lasted six days on the programme, before being removed following the emergence of a video that appeared to show him attacking a woman.

He said at the time that the footage had been edited and was "a total lie trying to make me look bad".

Now, the 38-year-old former kickboxer boasts more than 10 million followers on X, formerly Twitter - and a worldwide profile.

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Prof. Carl Boniface

Source: Me, the BBC, YouTube, and tidbits from other fonts.

Vocabulary builder:

Misogynist (n) = a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women. "a bachelor and renowned misogynist"

Perspicacious (adj) = having a ready insight into and understanding of things. "it offers quite a few facts to the perspicacious reporter"