One of the controversial influencers Andrew Tate, who is famous for his misogynist nature has become the talk of the town for apparently all the right reasons.
The controversial kickboxer-turned-misogynistic influencer has allegedly converted to Islam, according to various social media reports. Who is Andrew Tate and why he became controversial?
Who is Andrew Tate?
A former British-American kickboxer, Andrew Tate is one of the most infamous social media influencers of the current generation.
The 35-year-old has been described as a ‘sexist’ and ‘misogynist’ by several people because of his controversial statements.
Controversial beliefs
Due to his controversial beliefs, he was banned from all social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, on 29 August. However, he still remains a notorious public figure, making occasional appearances on social media.
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Embracing Islam
On 22 October, British Muslim and ex-MMA fighter, Tam Khan, tweeted a video showing Andrew Tate in a black satin suit, performing namaz at a mosque in Dubai, UAE.
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The video has gone viral on social media, dividing the internet as some congratulated Tate for accepting Islam, while others aren’t forgiving of his questionable moral beliefs, and are speculating that this is possibly a strategic move by the controversial influencer to gain more followers.
A large number of Tate’s followers are young impressionable Muslim men. In a few of his videos, Tate praised Islam, stating that it is the religion that “solves all modern-day issues regarding women”.
