A recent Twitter thread by the infamous Andrew Tate aims at young crypto enthusiasts who made money during the 2021 crypto boom, drawing backlash from the community.
Tate, a man known for his controversial statements and facing his legal battles, has jumped into the crypto ring with a series of tweets targeting the so-called “crypto kids” in their 20s who got rich from shitcoins and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
But as the community strikes back with some hard-hitting remarks, it seems the notorious bad boy might have bitten off more than he can chew.
There is a new generation of nerds.Crypto Kids who got rich in 2021 by scamming in shitcoins or NFTs.The easy money isn’t in crypto anymore,They’re 20-something and have no real-world skills, but the rent is due and their crypto fortune is shrinking.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) April 30, 2023
The shitcoin phenomenon: even celebs couldn’t resist
Tate’s criticism of these young crypto enthusiasts does have a grain of truth, as the crypto market has seen its fair share of scams and questionable projects.
Notably, even high-profile celebrities like Soulja Boy, Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, and Ne-Yo have been probed recently by authorities for running crypto scams.
Nice a class action lawsuit was filed against Jake Paul, Soulja Boy, Lil Yachty, & others for deceptively promoting SafeMoon.Am curious if we will see that with other celeb/influencer meme coin scams (like YUMMY).https://t.co/SJJMLEjYv8 pic.twitter.com/vbfQiVo4tG
— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) February 21, 2022
The desire for quick riches has attracted many, including those without real-world skills, to the unregulated world of cryptocurrencies. While these celebrities are not the primary focus of Tate’s criticism, their involvement highlights the broader issue he’s addressing.
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However, Tate’s harsh criticism of the young “Crypto Kids” seems misplaced when considering his business ventures. The irony here is palpable, and the crypto community has taken notice.
The Hustler’s University irony: do as I say, not as I do
While Tate gleefully rips into the “сrypto лids” who made fortunes from shitcoins and NFTs, he runs an online course through Hustler’s University that teaches young students how to make money. Is this not the pot calling the kettle black?
They don’t know what it’s like to live in hard times.They’ve never struggled.They tried to clone and copy Hustler’s University.They do not understand we have over 100 staff and team members working 16 hours a day every day.I AM WORKING 16 HOURS A DAY. ME, TATE.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) April 30, 2023
With Hustler’s University facing its fair share of criticism, the teacher might need to take a lesson in self-awareness.
You have a website called “hustlers university” that scams young men into doing the same exact thing you just described in this thread
— Solgob (@solgob_) April 30, 2023
In his Twitter thread, Tate mentions that anyone teaching anything on the internet, except for him, is a scammer. This bold statement not only adds to the hypocrisy but also invites even more backlash from the community.
If I’m not too good for work, why are they?Arrogant scamming scumbags.Many of them tried to recreate my magic then realized it’s endless work.It is hard to give 100s of thousands of students so much value that they renew their subscriptions every month.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) April 30, 2023
Community strikes back: when the teacher becomes the student
Andrew Tate’s Twitter tirade did not go unnoticed, with many users calling him out on his hypocrisy. Crypto enthusiasts quickly pointed out the irony of Tate’s “educational” venture, and some even accused him of being the “real scam artist.”
One user, Hax, shared his success story in e-commerce and claimed that Tate’s Hustler’s University is “the biggest scam of them all.” Hax further criticized Tate for making most of his net worth from the membership fees of his program while providing little value in return.
Hahahahah I love this thread Partial truths mixed with your own overstated, often wrong opinions, as always 😂 Although you’re not entirely wrong about some of them, their skills, fighting abilities, or luck…You forgot to mention how hustler’s university is literally the…
— Hax (@HaxWeb3) May 1, 2023
As the crypto community rallied against Tate, it was evident that his controversial statements had touched a nerve, but not in the way he might have hoped.
Conclusion: Andrew Tate, TKO’d by the crypto community
Ultimately, it seems that the once seemingly untouchable Andrew Tate has met his match in the crypto community.
As they say, those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. With the backlash from the community and the criticism of Hustler’s University, it appears that Andrew Tate’s foray into the world of cryptocurrency has resulted in a knockout punch he won’t soon forget.
Instead of taking down the “Crypto Kids,” Tate has spotlighted his controversial business practices and drawn even more scrutiny to himself.
The lesson here? Perhaps it’s best to tread carefully when throwing punches at others, especially when your house isn’t entirely in order.
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