Vendôme Miami is facing backlash after issuing a public apology tied to a viral video that showed right-wing internet figures inside the club while a banned Kanye West song played and guests appeared to throw up Hitler salutes. In its statement, Vendôme said it does not support antisemitism, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior and claimed it is reviewing how the song was approved during a bottle parade moment. The apology came after widespread criticism and viral circulation of footage across X formerly Twitter and Instagram.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by VENDÔME (@vendome.miami) But for many watching, the apology landed with mixed reactions. Because this was not the first time a venue owned by Byram Zaied has been connected to racist or demeaning behavior. And the response was not always this fast. What Happened That Night The controversy began with a video showing a group of controversial internet personalities arriving in Miami while blasting Ye’s banned song “Heil Hitler” from a portable speaker setup. The song has been widely condemned and removed from major platforms due to its Nazi references.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by VENDÔME (@vendome.miami) The group included Andrew Tate, Nick Fuentes, Sneako, Tristan Tate, Myron Gaines, Justin Waller, and Clavicular. The clip spread quickly, with viewers calling out the symbolism and message behind playing the track publicly. Soon after, another video surfaced showing the same song being played inside Vendôme during a bottle parade. The DJ on the night was DJ Vybz. That is when Vendôme addressed the situation publicly.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Billy Corben (@billycorben) Who These Figures Are And Why They’re Often Seen Together This was not a random mix of clubgoers. Andrew Tate is a former kickboxer turned influencer whose online brand centers on hyper-masculinity, provocation, and rejection of social norms. His brother Tristan Tate frequently appears alongside him and shares a similar public image. Both have faced ongoing legal scrutiny overseas, which they deny. Nick Fuentes is a far-right political figure known for antisemitic rhetoric and repeated platform bans. His views and associations have placed him at the center of multiple extremist controversies. Sneako is a content creator who lost access to major platforms after promoting conspiracy theories and extremist-adjacent talking points. Myron Gaines co-hosts the Fresh and Fit podcast, a show criticized for misogynistic framing and aggressive commentary about dating and gender roles. Justin Waller and Clavicular operate in the same online ecosystem, promoting similar ideology around dominance, wealth, and provocation. Their audiences overlap, and their appearances together are often intentional. Their presence together is not accidental. Controversy drives engagement, and moments like this keep their names circulating. The Part People Haven’t Forgotten What has fueled criticism is not just what happened at Vendôme, but what happened before. Last year at Club Mona, a Miami venue tied to the same hospitality ownership group, three white men were seen wearing full monkey suits while holding a sign that read “The Richest Niggas in the City.” The imagery was widely criticized as racist and degrading once video surfaced. However, there was no immediate public apology or statement condemning the incident from ownership at the time. The DJ involved that night was also DJ Vybz. That silence is now being compared to how quickly Vendôme responded once this latest incident went viral. Why The Apology Is Being Questioned Vendôme’s statement emphasizes zero tolerance for hate and discrimination. Many agree that antisemitism must be called out clearly and directly. But people are asking why similar urgency was not shown when Black patrons and communities were offended in a sister venue. This is not about ranking harm. It is about consistency. If a nightlife space claims to be inclusive, the standard has to apply across the board, not only when outrage reaches a certain level or audience.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Headliner Market Group (@headlinerworld) What Comes Next Vendôme says its internal review is ongoing and that it is evaluating safeguards to prevent offensive behavior in the future. What many are watching for now is whether that accountability is applied evenly, and whether past silence is acknowledged along with present apologies. Because statements hit differently when people remember who was ignored.

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