Tristan Tate blasted Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy for removing a photo of them together and issuing an apology.
The reality TV star, 33, was seen posing with the controversial Tate brothers, Tristan, 36, and Andrew, 38, who are self-described misogynists, at the LIV nightclub last Friday.
However, after he swiftly deleted the snap from his social media and issued a groveling apology when fans called him out for posing with the brothers — who have both been accused of human trafficking, among other crimes — Tristan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and called him a ‘p***y.’
Responding to a fan account that shared the apology, Tristan wrote, ‘Begged and kissed my a** for 30 minutes straight and called me a hero.’
‘He knew EXACTLY who I was and what content I made. He’s just a p***y who can’t handle DMs from woke r*****s. F**k this guy.’
Kennedy – who was spotted ordering drinks from the free VIP bar – was all smiles as he chatted up Andrew and Tristan during a promotional event.
Tristan Tate, 36, blasted Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy, 33, for removing a photo of them together and issuing an apology; Tate pictured in 2024
The reality TV star (R) was seen posing with the controversial Tate brothers, Tristan and Andrew (L), who are self-described misogynists, at the LIV nightclub last Friday
Hours later, James – whose father is Aegean Records managing director Andros Georgiou and godfather was George Michael – performed an energetic DJ gig at the LIV Nightclub as part of his residency.
‘I regret posting a photo with the Tate brothers at an event last night,’ Kennedy – who boasts 1.4M social media followers – wrote via Instastory on Saturday.
‘I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them. I only knew them as podcasters [who] had posted a viral clip about Vanderpump. I have since educated myself and condemn their beliefs. I am sorry to all that I offended.’
The brothers were arrested in Romania in 2022 on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and creating a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, which they have denied.
Earlier this week Andrew and Tristan were placed under criminal investigation in Florida just days after the influencer siblings arrived in the US from Romania.
Florida’s attorney-general, James Uthmeier, announced that law enforcement had carried out search warrants and subpoenas as part of a ‘now active’ inquiry.
Both brothers, who have dual British and American citizenship, are currently under investigation in Romania accused of human trafficking but were allowed to fly to Florida last week by a court and are expected to remain there for another two weeks.
Andrew is also charged in Romania with rape.
‘Florida has zero tolerance for people who abuse women and girls,’ Uthmeier said.
However, after he swiftly deleted the snap from his social media Tristan took to X and called him a ‘p***y’, claiming that Kennedy ‘begged’ him for the photo and called him a ‘hero’
Kennedy wrote via Instastory on Saturday: ‘I regret posting a photo with the Tate brothers at an event last night. I was unfamiliar with their content and the allegations against them’
Hours later, James – whose father is Aegean Records managing director Andros Georgiou and godfather was George Michael – performed an energetic DJ gig at the LIV Nightclub as part of his residency
Earlier this week Andrew and Tristan were placed under criminal investigation in Florida, just days after the influencer siblings arrived in the US from Romania.The brothers were arrested in Romania in 2022 on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and creating a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, which they have denied; seen March 8 in Florida
‘We’re going to use every tool we have to ensure justice is served. If these guys did criminal activity here in Florida, we will go after them with the full force of law and hold them accountable.’
‘These guys have themselves publicly admitted to participating in what very much appears to be soliciting, trafficking, preying upon women around the world, many of these victims coming forward — some of them minors,’ Uthmeier went on.
It comes after Tristan’s brother sparked outrage with his ‘sick’ comments about Ariana Grande’s appearance.
The influencer received widespread backlash after sharing a crude post about the pop star’s physique on X last month.
‘I’m sorry Ariana Grande you’re too skinny and I would no longer f**k you. Access denied,’ the post read.
Taking another swipe at the singer, he sarcastically commented: ‘I’ve decided not to pursue a relationship with Ariana at this moment in time, I hope she understands.’
Campaigners have hit out at Tate’s comments, calling them ‘vile’ and ‘dangerous’ and urging social media companies to take action.
Meanwhile, Kennedy’s ex-girlfriend Ally Lewber is adjusting to her new LA home after moving out of his $1.35M three-bedroom Burbank house following their January 22 split after three years.
‘[My cat] Bodhi really loves his new dog-free home,’ the 29-year-old astrologer wrote via Instastory on Saturday.
‘He was always so scared around Hippie and would hide a lot so it is nice to see him back to his happy self.’
Meanwhile Kennedy’s ex-girlfriend, Ally Lewber, was ‘happy’ the Burbank City Attorney’s Office decided not to file misdemeanor domestic violence charges against James after their argument on December 10; they are seen in 2024
Kennedy first found fame in 2014 as a busboy working at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant SUR during season two of the Emmy-nominated RHOBH spin-off, which he parlayed into his ‘See You Next Tuesday’ DJ sets
But on November 26, Bravo announced that it was rebooting Vanderpump Rules with an entirely new cast for the 12th season, but it will air an upcoming retrospective special honoring the prior 11 seasons (pictured May 14)
The pair split after James was accused of ‘lifting her up and throwing her to the ground’ during an argument about his sobriety on December 10. The Burbank City Attorney’s Office decided not to file misdemeanor domestic violence charges against him and Ally declared she was ‘happy’ about the decision because she was ‘not physically hurt’.
‘I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life,’ Kennedy wrote via Instastory on December 17.
‘I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones. Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the incredible support system around me.’
The EDM producer previously hooked up with his Vanderpump Rules co-stars Kristen Mariposa Doute, Lala Kent, and Rachel ‘Raquel’ Leviss.
James first found fame in 2014 as a busboy working at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant SUR during season two of the Emmy-nominated RHOBH spin-off, which he parlayed into his ‘See You Next Tuesday’ DJ sets.
But on November 26, Bravo announced that it was rebooting Vanderpump Rules with an entirely new cast for the 12th season, but it will air an upcoming retrospective special honoring the prior 11 seasons.
Kennedy – who averages 22K monthly listeners on Spotify – is next scheduled to man the decks at the nightclub Soundcheck in Washington, DC on March 29.
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