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What Race Is Andrew Tate: ‘Cobra’ Reveals Ancestral Links With Slavery in a Controversial Tweet

Afnan Chougle
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Andrew Tate Race

Since his videos went viral, Andrew Tate, a former professional kickboxer, has gained a lot of attention online. The 36-year-old frequently discusses how men and women fit into society. However, a lot of people strongly disagree with his statements. Tate has a sizable fan base all across the world in spite of that. Additionally, he runs several web enterprises. As a result, the polarising social media personality now enjoys a millionaire’s income. The internet has plenty of information about the former professional kickboxer. However, about his personal life, particularly his race, not much is known.

But, in a recent tweet, former kickboxing champion and controversial personality, Andrew Tate, claimed that the Tate & Lyle sugar plantation, which exploited slave labor in its American and Jamaican estates throughout the 19th century, is associated with his last name.

What race is Andrew Tate?

Andrew Tate, known by his nickname ‘Cobra,’ has always been a polarizing figure. He gained fame as a kickboxer and reality TV personality. But also faced criticism for his provocative statements on a variety of topics.

His recent tweet has only added fuel to the fire. The controversial influencer recently made a contentious remark about a different form of slavery in his tweet.

 

Tate wrote, “The name Tate comes from the Tate and Lyle sugar plantation. My father’s ancestors were slaves. An explanation for my inimitable sweetness.” Tate’s tweet implies that he identifies as Black or mixed-race, but it’s not confirmed.

Like a cobra shedding its skin, Andrew Tate often sheds the truth with his hyperbolic statements. While it is true that his father, Emory Tate, hails from Chicago, Illinois and his bloodline does have connections to America, the veracity of his claims can be difficult to determine amidst the sensationalism that often accompanies his words.

The arrest of the Tate brothers

Andrew Tate’s controversial reputation has always made him a subject of scrutiny by the authorities. In December of last year, the former kickboxing champion and his brother Tristan found themselves in the crosshairs of law enforcement, leading to their arrest from their opulent Romanian mansion on suspicion of human trafficking and money laundering.

The Tate brothers spent over two months in prison as they awaited the outcome of the investigation. However, their ordeal is far from over as they have been placed under house arrest as the legal proceedings continue.

As the investigation unfolds, the Tate brothers’ legal troubles serve as a cautionary tale of the consequences that can arise from a life of controversy and notoriety.

What are your thoughts on Andrew Tate’s case? What do you guys think about his Tweet?

About the author

Afnan Chougle

Afnan Chougle

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Afnan Chougle is a UFC author and content manager at The SportsRush. Afnan has written over 900 articles about combat sports before joining The SportsRush. He has now worked in the industry for over two years. He uses his expertise and enthusiasm to advance his professional career and offers insightful commentary on anything related to combat sports. Since UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov fan Afnan has faithfully followed MMA. Besides "The Eagle," Muhammad Ali is his favorite athlete. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan enjoys honing his skills as an amateur actor/boxer and loves going on occasional treks.

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