Andrew, Tristan Tate Distance Themselves From Infamous Nightclub Controversy With Sneako, Clavicular

The neon lights of Miami's nightlife have cast a harsh glare on a group of high-profile influencers following a viral incident that has triggered both legal and social fallout. What began as a boastful live stream from a luxury bus has devolved into a bitter blame game among some of the internet's most controversial figures.

Footage of Sneako, Clavicular, Justin Waller, and Nick Fuentes singing along to Ye's banned antisemitic song 'Heil Hitler' circulated globally, attracting intense backlash. Right-wing influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were also with them during the night out, but the pair seemingly distanced themselves from the group as they faced intense public pressure and the loss of business opportunities.

Tate Brothers Deny Responsibility for Offensive Song Choice

Andrew and Tristan Tate have issued formal statements distancing themselves from the infamous nightclub incident. While the brothers were filmed amongst the group, they insisted that they were not the architects of the musical selection.

'I didn't want to go to the club, I said I don't want to go, I said this is bullshit, they said it's Nick [Fuentes'] first-ever time, and I truthfully believed I could get in and out of this dump in 15 minute,' he shared on the Patrick Bed-David Podcast Tuesday.

The American and British social media personality also apologised to those who were offended by the act. He, however, insisted that he wasn't involved in choosing the song and didn't celebrate it, unlike his companions; he just happened to be in the same vehicle.

'I'm sorry to anybody who was offended,' Andrew added. 'If I had played the song myself, and danced around to it, sure. [But] I was in a car.'

His brother, Tristan, took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared his side of the story. According to him, 'Everybody on the bus saw @sneako take the phone from Justin Waller's hand, turn off the country music and put on HH.'

Tristan added that he and his brother had more to lose and put the blame on Sneako, who was allegedly not 'under 1% of the gunfire' like them.

'Putting people with far more to lose in compromising situations for clicks isn't a cool thing to do,' he added.

Sneako: 'He's Lying Right Now'

Sneako reacted to the Tate brothers' statement after they seemingly blamed him. He denied Tristan's allegation that he was the one who played the song.

'I didn't,' Sneako said. 'He's lying right now. I didn't. I don't know where he got that, but what I think he's doing, I think he's, I think Tate is strategically, I think he got scared. I think he doesn't want to face more pressure.'

Sneako added that Tristan 'wants to spend more time in America' and put the blame on him because, in the group, he was the 'easiest target.'

'Sneako doesn't pose a threat. He played the song. He can go onto the bus. He can get cancelled,' Sneako added as to why Tristan was blaming him.

Influencer Clavicular Faces Social Isolation After Doubling Down

The fallout has been particularly severe for Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, who has notably refused to apologise for his involvement. Unlike the Tates, Clavicular appeared amused by the viral backlash, boasting on a live stream that he was able to get a Jewish club to play the track.

This unapologetic stance has reportedly led to a significant loss of allies, as peers now view him as 'bad for business' following his ban from multiple Miami establishments. Reports suggest that even previous associates like Cookie King have distanced themselves, marking a trend of Clavicular losing friends who fear the professional contagion of his brand of nihilism.

Global Ban on Ye Track Follows Extremist Messaging

The song at the centre of the controversy, Heil Hitler (often referred to as HH), has been systematically removed from major streaming platforms due to its glorification of Nazi ideology. It features a 1935 speech by Adolf Hitler and lyrics that have seen it banned entirely in countries such as Germany.

In the United States, the track remains restricted on mainstream services, forcing influencers to play it on alternative platforms like Rumble during their live streams. The incident at Vendôme nightclub resulted in the firing of three employees, as the venue's management claimed the song was played during a 'bottle parade' at the group's specific request.

The ongoing controversy has sparked a broader debate regarding influencer accountability and the normalisation of extremist rhetoric in public spaces.