What does Andrew Tate mean by The Matrix?
ANDREW Tate has consistently spoken about his belief that everyone lives in a simulation.
His use of the term "The Matrix" is a clear reference to the 1999 film of the same name. But what does he mean by it?
What does Andrew Tate mean by The Matrix?
It is thought that Tate uses this term to describe the powers that be in politics, media and large organisations.
In the movie, The Matrix is a virtual world that has been pulled over their minds to hide them from the truth.
It is a simulation that hides the fact that the World is being controlled by machines using humans as an energy resource.
Tate's theory derives the idea that the World is being controlled by the rich elite, and talks about leaving The Matrix for "The real World."
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What has Andrew Tate said?
Tate is thought to have been hospitalised during his stay in prison in Romania.
During this time, he appears to have remained active on social media.
He tweeted on January 9, 2023, saying: "The Matrix has attacked me. But they misunderstand, you cannot kill an idea. Hard to Kill."
The tweet accompanied a link to an article by Romanian news outfit, Spy news, which reported on his alleged hospitalisation.
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He previously claimed that "The Matrix had sent their agents" in reference to his arrest.
Who is Andrew Tate?
Andrew Tate is a former professional kickboxer who rose to prominence after his appearance on Big Brother in 2016.
He has since started a webcam business, and is known as being a multi-millionaire who flaunts his wealth with expensive cars and lavish parties.
Tate also runs Hustlers university, where people can pay memberships to gain instruction on ways to make money, such as cryptocurrency trading.
On December 29, 2022, Tate, his brother Tristan and two associates of theirs were arrested at their compound on the outskirts of Bucharest.
They were arrested as part of a probe into human trafficking, rape, and organised crime.
Andrew and Tristan are accused of recruiting women on social media platforms and persuading them to travel to their £600k villa on the outskirts of the country's capital Bucharest.