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“Credit a Brother Next Time”: Dwayne Johnson Called Out for Plagiarizing Quotes From Controversial Internet Celebrity Worth $350 Million

Published 08/06/2022, 7:21 AM EDT

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Andrew Tate has become the talk of the social media world over the past few months. Known for his controversial statements and over-the-top persona, the former kickboxer has become one of the most polarizing figures on social media today.

And it looks like Tate has even managed to reach the top Hollywood celebrities as actor Dwayne Johnson quoted Tate’s famous gym speech in a video.

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However, it does not look like Johnson wasn’t aware that this quote was said by Top G, as he did not mention Tate’s name while quoting him. Moreover, this did not sit well with his brother Tristan Tate, who called out the Fast and Furious star for not giving due credit to his brother. He posted a story on his Instagram handle and wrote, “Credit a Brother Next Time” while tagging Johnson.

Dwayne Johnson, Who Is Already Facing Backlash, Caught Quoting “Misogynist” Andrew Tate

Tristan Tate has always been very close to his brother and was not shy to call out the Hollywood actor for plagiarising his brother’s content.

How did Andrew Tate manage to become a social media star?

Tate was a relatively unknown figure on social media in the past. Interestingly, he has claimed that he is very new to the workings of social media, only creating his accounts a few months back. However, in the past 6 months, The ‘Mafia’ kickboxer has seen unprecedented growth on the internet, even becoming the most searched man at one point. This has led many fans to wonder about the reason behind Tate’s meteoric rise in fame.

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The interesting thing about Top G was that he was already rich before he became famous on social media. He earned most of his income via his webcam business, which gained steam in 2016 after he retired from kickboxing. Moreover, social media provided the tools for Tate to reach people from all walks of life and flaunt his lifestyle. This naturally fascinated many, and his personality became the cherry on top, turning the ‘Mafia Boxer’ into a star.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.
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