Miami has increasingly become a focal point for prominent figures in the manosphere community, attracting influencers known for promoting views associated with toxic masculinity. Among these figures are Andrew Tate, Clavicular, Myron Gaines, and Justin Waller, all of whom have established significant presences in the city. However, the city also recently gained attention as the location of the August 2026 arrest of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who face potential extradition to the United Kingdom on rape charges.
Industry insiders and local sources attribute Miami’s appeal to its tolerant atmosphere and relaxed social norms. Greg Mirmelli, a realtor involved in arranging housing for some influencers, described Miami as a place allowing multiple opportunities without harsh judgment. The city’s thriving adult entertainment sector, including extensive production of pornographic content and a large population of OnlyFans creators, further draws manosphere figures who incorporate these communities into their content, frequently engaging in both promotion and disparagement.
Miami’s adult industry saw significant growth beginning in 2020, partly due to Florida’s less stringent COVID-19 restrictions compared to other states. This expansion has been such that many luxury property leases now explicitly prohibit filming explicit material on-site. Among the most notable local influencers is Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, who has garnered attention for his “looksmaxxing” philosophy—an emphasis on physical appearance—alongside reports of extreme measures taken to alter his appearance. Clavicular maintains a large Miami penthouse which he uses as a base for streaming and social activities.
The Tate brothers, who previously faced legal issues in Europe, have also made Miami the center of their social media resurgence, often featuring city backdrops in their content centered on wealth and status. Similarly, Myron Gaines, author of “Why Women Deserve Less,” produces his “Fresh and Fit” podcast from a luxury penthouse in Miami. The podcast regularly features male co-hosts alongside several female guests, many engaged in modeling and content creation on platforms like OnlyFans. The show has been criticized for its hostile and often misogynistic tone, which some female participants reportedly accept in exchange for exposure to Gaines’ over 1.6 million YouTube subscribers.
In January 2026, Miami hosted a large gathering of manosphere personalities, including Andrew and Tristan Tate, Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Sneako, Myron Gaines, and Justin Waller. The event featured public outings at venues like the Vendôme club in Miami Beach, where the group drew widespread condemnation after performing Nazi salutes while playing Kanye West’s track “Heil Hitler.” What appeared to be spontaneous conduct was later understood to be a coordinated effort aimed at generating publicity through provocative stunts and constant media coverage.
Miami’s position as a hub for these influencers underscores the intersection of digital subcultures, adult entertainment, and controversial social ideologies, raising questions about the city’s evolving cultural and social dynamics.