Miami has emerged as a central gathering point for the manosphere, a community of online streamers and influencers who promote misogynistic ideologies. Figures such as Clavicular and Myron Gaines have established residences in the city, leveraging its aesthetic and permissive atmosphere for content creation. The arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on July 18, on charges related to potential extradition for rape allegations in the UK, has cast a shadow over this trend.
The city's appeal to these influencers is attributed to its perceived tolerance and a thriving adult entertainment industry. "Miami is the kind of place where you don’t get a second chance — you get ten chances," Greg Mirmellil, a realtor who assisted influencer Clavicular, told The Post. "It’s very non-judgmental."
This environment is further amplified by Miami's status as a hub for pornographic production and OnlyFans models. Local adult content creator Willow Ryder noted the presence of many young women, including sex workers and those in the sugar baby lifestyle, who are often featured in manosphere content, either denigrated or used for engagement. The city's less strict COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 are cited as a factor that boosted its adult production industry.
Some luxury properties in Miami now include clauses prohibiting explicit material production due to the prevalence of such activities. Influencers like Clavicular, known for his "looksmaxxing" content and for featuring adult entertainers, have reportedly rented high-end penthouses, with one source estimating his rent between $35,000 and $45,000 per month. Clavicular has been observed using Miami's nightlife for content, sometimes making disrespectful remarks to female attendees for "rage bait."
Myron Gaines, author of "Why Women Deserve Less," hosts his "Fresh and Fit" podcast from a Miami penthouse. The show frequently features women who are subjected to questioning about their intimate lives and misogynistic commentary. Gaines's podcast attracts female guests, many aspiring models or influencers, who appear willing to endure mistreatment for publicity and potential subscriptions to their own platforms.
The Tate brothers, after fleeing sex trafficking charges in Europe, used Miami as a base for their social media presence, often posting videos from the city's waterfront. They claimed to have purchased a luxury penthouse in Miami, though a sale to Andrew Tate could not be confirmed. Their arrests occurred outside a bare-knuckle boxing event they were slated to co-host in downtown Miami.
Despite the legal troubles of prominent figures like the Tates, other male lifestyle influencers continue to operate in Miami. These influencers often collaborate and use the city's affluent imagery – fast cars, yachts, and beaches – as backdrops for their content. In January, a large meetup in Miami included figures like Andrew and Tristan Tate, Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Sneako, Myron Gaines, and Justin Waller. This gathering was marked by an incident at a Miami Beach club where some members were observed throwing Nazi salutes while dancing to a Kanye West song, an event that was later described as a planned publicity stunt.
"If you’re in a position where you can have a Rolls-Royce, a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, and a bunch of other toys, boats, yachts, private jets, whatever, Miami’s probably the place where you’ll end up having the most fun," Mirmellil commented on the city's allure for wealthy individuals.