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Miami Beach nightclub Vendôme apologises after video shows influencers chanting ‘Heil Hitler’

Club Vendôme issued apology after footage of influencers chanting to Kanye West's antisemitic song circulated online


Pop Culture & Art January 19, 2026 1 min read
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Miami Beach nightclub Vendôme has issued a public apology after videos circulated online showing a group of influencers partying to Kanye West’s antisemitic song “Heil Hitler” inside the venue.

The footage, which spread across Instagram, TikTok and X over the weekend, prompted widespread criticism and questions about how the song was played during bottle service at the club. In a statement posted on social media on Sunday, Vendôme described the incident as “deeply offensive and unacceptable”.

One video, filmed inside a van and shared online, appears to show influencers Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Sneako, Myron Gaines and Justin Waller playing West’s song while arriving at a nightclub.

A separate clip, reportedly filmed inside Vendôme, shows the same group chanting lyrics from the song during a bottle parade, according to social media footage.

West’s track has been banned in Germany, and major music platforms in the United States have taken steps to remove or restrict it because of its messaging.

In its statement, Vendôme said it does not condone antisemitism, hate speech or prejudice of any kind, adding that such views are fundamentally opposed to the values of the club and its wider hospitality group. The nightclub said it is conducting an internal review and will take immediate action to hold those responsible accountable.

The venue also stated that its ownership and leadership include partners from diverse backgrounds and faiths, including members of the Jewish community, and said it was “deeply disturbed by the harm caused by this incident and the circulation of this footage”.

Several of the influencers allegedly involved have previously faced public criticism for their online behaviour and views. Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, in particular, have drawn controversy in recent years, including backlash linked to their online content and past legal issues in Romania.

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