No apology issued
Tate Brothers Deny That They Danced to Heil Hitler at Miami Club
Despite clear footage, Andrew and Tristan Tate dodge accountability for a Miami nightclub fiasco where Kanye West's 'Heil Hitler' blared amid Nazi salutes. Denials fly, but no apology, exposing their toxic ties and hollow condemnations.
Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have distanced themselves from a recent scandal involving the playing of Kanye West's banned antisemitic track "Heil Hitler" during a nightclub event, but stopped short of issuing a personal apology.
The incident, which unfolded on January 17 at Vendôme nightclub in Miami Beach, has drawn widespread condemnation from city officials, Jewish advocacy groups, and the public.
According to eyewitness accounts and viral footage circulating on social media, the Tate brothers arrived at the venue in a party bus alongside other prominent figures, including Nick Fuentes, Sneako, Myron Gaines, Clavicular, and Justin Waller.
The song, which features explicit references glorifying Adolf Hitler, was played on the bus and later inside the club during a bottle parade. Some attendees were seen singing along and performing Nazi salutes, escalating the outrage.
Vendôme nightclub swiftly responded with a public statement, describing the event as "deeply offensive and unacceptable" and announcing an internal investigation into how the song was allowed to play. They also reportedly fired three employees as a result of the shocking incident.
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner condemned the display as "deeply disturbing," emphasizing the city's zero-tolerance policy toward hate speech. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) also weighed in, criticizing both the influencers and the venue, stating bluntly, "This is not okay."
In a statement released through their attorney, Joseph McBride, the Tate brothers denied any role in selecting or playing the song. They blamed the nightclub and other participants who engaged with the lyrics, while affirming that they "condemn antisemitism and the glorification of Adolf Hitler." Tristan Tate took to X (formerly Twitter) to further refute media reports, posting: "Who played them? Nick? Andrew? No. Cut the [nonsense] TMZ."
Andrew Tate has not commented directly on his own X account. Media outlets have characterized the brothers' response as an attempt to "distance themselves" from the controversy, with some noting their denunciation of antisemitism but highlighting the absence of an explicit apology for their presence at the event or association with those involved.
The episode comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Tate brothers, who have faced previous legal challenges related to human trafficking allegations in Romania, though they maintain their innocence. Their affiliations with figures like Fuentes, known for his far-right views, also raise questions about their social circle.