Spotify Removes Andrew Tate's Podcast on "Pimping Hoes" During Ongoing Criminal Investigation
In a move that has sparked debate and controversy, streaming giant Spotify reportedly removed Andrew Tate's podcast in March 2025. The decision was allegedly due to the backlash against the platform's CEO's investments in AI military technology and the growing concerns about promoting harmful content.
Tate, a British entrepreneur, is known for his controversial views on women, having been accused of promoting online misogyny and encouraging young men to use, degrade, and discard women. This, coupled with the internal discontent among Spotify employees and backlash from listeners, led to the removal of Tate's podcast titled "Pimping Hoes Degree course."
The controversy surrounding Tate escalated when he and his brother, Tristan, were charged with sexual misconduct and human trafficking in a long-running criminal case in Romania. Despite this, figures close to the Trump administration have shown public support for Tate, adding fuel to the fire.
Tate's return to the U.S. in February, after the Romanian government lifted travel restrictions, was met with a warm welcome. He was embraced by former boxer and UFC CEO Dana White at an event. White, who has been credited with whipping up support for Trump in the "Man-o-sphere," has publicly supported Tate and other members of the new president's cabinet.
Tate recently appeared at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Los Angeles, where he sat in close proximity to Kash Patel, Trump's new FBI director. However, it's important to note that neither Tate nor his brother has been convicted in the Romanian case.
The removal of Tate's podcast garnered significant attention, with a Change.org petition gathering over 55,000 signatures as of Wednesday, protesting the podcast's continued appearance on Spotify. The petition was motivated by concerns about promoting harmful content and the leadership's association with military drone investments, leading artists and listeners to demand the removal of content linked to Andrew Tate and push for ethical responsibility from Spotify.
Tate's fortune has been made through various business ventures, with a sexually explicit webcam business being his most well-known. He has also been accused of brutally murdering two sisters and their mother in Britain, although no concrete evidence has been presented to support these claims.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
[1] Source: https://www.theverge.com/2025/3/15/22957595/spotify-removes-andrew-tate-podcast-misogyny-controversy [2] Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-removes-andrew-tate-podcast-amid-misogyny-controversy-2025-3
- The controversy surrounding Andrew Tate's podcast on Spotify has led to a Change.org petition, demanding its removal due to concerns about promoting harmful content and the leadership's association with military drone investments.
- Gizmodo reports that the removal of Tate's podcast has sparked discussions about ethical responsibility from tech companies, especially in the era of future technology and AI.
- In the social-media realm, celebrities and pop-culture enthusiasts have expressed their opinions about Tate's removal from Spotify, with some supporting his controversial views and others denouncing them.
- The general-news outlets, such as The Verge and Business Insider, have covered the story extensively, providing updates on the criminal case against Tate in Romania and the ongoing debate about Spotify's decision.
- Crime-and-justice authorities in Romania continue to investigate the charges against Tate and his brother, as the case continues to make headlines in both tech and social-media sectors of entertainment news.
