Incels I hit you because I love you
Nov 12, 2025
Connor Powell, an investigative journalist, sheds light on the troubling rise of Andrew and Tristan Tate. He explores their manipulation of young men and the dark allure of the manosphere. The discussion includes how their childhoods shaped their ideologies and the role of controversy in their fame. Powell details the mechanics behind their alleged trafficking scheme and the public's reaction to their charges. The Tate brothers' dangerous messages equating love with control and violence resonate, leaving a lasting impact on their followers.
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Manosphere As Identity Crisis
- The manosphere frames loneliness and failure as a male identity crisis fueling resentment toward women.
- That worldview can radicalize vulnerable men by offering vindication instead of solutions.
Tate's Childhood And Parental Influence
- Andrew Tate describes a childhood split between the UK and the U.S. with a mostly absent father and hardworking single mother.
- He credits his father’s chess-driven lessons about dominance and cunning for shaping his worldview.
From Kickboxing To Coaching Empire
- Tate transformed kickboxing credibility into an online lifestyle coaching business selling discipline and dominance.
- Early sports reputation provided authentic-seeming credibility to monetize masculinity advice.