Tate brothers flaunted Aston Martin, Bugattis and $50M superyacht; their lawyers say they were rented props just to get social media views

Andrew and Tristan Tate's lawyers have acknowledged that some of the brothers' most extravagant displays of wealth on social media were staged or promotional, as they fight claims that their finances make them a flight risk.

According to court documents cited by the New York Post, the brothers' legal team described their online posts as "satire, hyperbole and promotion" designed to generate views, likes and income. The lawyers argued that the more outrageous the content, the more attention it attracted.

The Tates have frequently appeared online with luxury cars, including a $2.1 million Aston Martin and two Bugattis reportedly worth a combined $12 million. Their lawyers now say those vehicles were rented props, rather than evidence of the brothers' personal wealth.


The same argument was made about a $50 million superyacht that has frequently appeared in their social media content. Court documents reportedly state that the yacht did not belong to the Tates and that the brothers were paid to promote it on social media.

The admissions were made as their lawyers sought to counter prosecutors' claims that the brothers' wealth and international connections could allow them to flee if released.

Prosecutors have also pointed to Andrew Tate's previous claim that he possessed as many as eight passports from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Estonia, Nigeria, Poland and Vanuatu. His lawyers dismissed a video in which he discussed the passports as a joke.

The legal team characterized the brothers' online personas as performances, arguing that their social media activity should not be treated as an accurate picture of their finances. "In short, they are playing a role," the lawyers argued.

Andrew Tate, 39, and Tristan Tate, 38, are currently in federal custody in Miami while they contest extradition proceedings. They have denied the allegations against them.

Andrew faces multiple charges in the UK, including allegations of rape, human trafficking and assault. British prosecutors have also brought additional charges related to alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

Tristan faces allegations including sexual assault, rape and human trafficking.

The brothers have also faced separate criminal investigations in Romania involving allegations including human trafficking, rape, forming an organized criminal group and money laundering. They deny wrongdoing.

The Tates have built large social media followings by promoting a highly controversial image centered on wealth, masculinity and an "alpha male" lifestyle. Andrew Tate has millions of followers on platforms including X.

The brothers are dual British-US citizens and have publicly supported US President Donald Trump. Florida authorities also launched a criminal investigation into the brothers in March 2025, although the current status of that investigation has not been publicly established.