“Looksmaxxing” influencer and streamer Clavicular is speaking out after being hospitalized on Tuesday for a suspected overdose.
“Just got home, that was brutal. All of the substances are just a cope trying to feel neurotypical while being in public, but obviously that isn’t a real solution. The worst part of tonight was my face descending from the life support mask,” he tweeted alongside a photo of himself.
The “looksmaxxing” influencer and online streamer, whose real name is Braden Peters, was taken to the hospital on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the influencer was livestreaming on Kick when it abruptly cut off, sparking concern among fans. Video later shared on X showed the streamer being carried by several people to a black car as an ambulance arrived at the scene.
Clavicular has gained recognition for promoting extreme “looksmaxxing” due to a self-obsession with being aesthetically pleasing. “Looksmaxxing” is known as an online trend, popular among young men, that focuses on maximizing physical attractiveness. The trend ranges from healthy grooming to dangerous practices, such as bone-smashing using a hammer to enhance facial features, which Clavicular has advocated.
The controversial streamer’s hospitalization follows his recent headlines after he walked out of a 60 Minutes Australia interview after correspondent Adam Hegarty asked him if he identifies as an incel and about his connection to Andrew Tate. Clavicular is also reportedly being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a video appearing to show him shooting an alligator. He was also arrested last month in Florida on misdemeanor battery charges after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest. The New York Times reported that the influencer provoked a fight between two women and exploited them by posting it online.
