Officials in Miami Beach have launched a fierce condemnation and demanded a full investigation after deeply disturbing videos emerged showing a group of controversial influencers chanting Nazi slogans and apparently glorifying Adolf Hitler inside a popular South Beach nightclub.
Viral Footage Sparks Outrage
The footage, which spread rapidly across social media over the weekend, appears to capture the group partying inside the Vendôme nightclub. In the clips, the antisemitic song 'Heil Hitler' by Kanye West can be heard playing during a bottle service parade, with some individuals seeming to sing along.
Additional video clips show the same men performing Nazi salutes and chanting lyrics inside a vehicle while en route to the venue. The group identified in the social media posts includes brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, white nationalist activist Nick Fuentes, and online personalities Sneako, Myron Gaines, Justin Waller, and Clavicular.
City Leaders React with Fury
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, who is Jewish, led the outcry, describing the individuals involved as "sick, demented people." He expressed being "deeply disturbed and disgusted" by the videos showing "twisted individuals glorifying Hitler and the murder of millions."
Mayor Meiner has demanded a thorough probe into how the influencers gained access to the club and why the offensive track was played. He suggested the incident appeared deliberate, stating, "It seems to be somewhat orchestrated. They're there. The DJ plays this song that's really banned in most places."
Other city commissioners echoed the sentiment. Commissioner Joe Magazine stated, "You're disgusting human beings, and I don't want to see you in Miami Beach," while Commissioner David Suarez simply said, "You're not welcome."
Nightclub Apologises and Takes Action
Facing intense backlash, Vendôme nightclub issued a statement on Sunday night apologising for the "deeply offensive and unacceptable" video. The venue stressed that it does not condone antisemitism, hate speech, or prejudice of any kind.
By Monday afternoon, the business announced concrete disciplinary measures. It confirmed it had:
- Fired three employees involved in the incident.
- Implemented updated security procedures.
- Permanently banned all the influencers seen in the videos from the venue.
The club's statement highlighted that its ownership includes members of the Jewish community and that they were "deeply disturbed by the harm caused."
Wider Condemnation and Context
The controversy quickly spread beyond Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released a statement condemning the incident, asserting that "Hate has no home in Miami-Dade County."
The song at the centre of the scandal, 'Heil Hitler' by Kanye West, has been widely condemned. It is banned in Germany, and major music platforms in the United States have restricted or removed it due to its antisemitic content.
Mayor Meiner revealed he had spoken to other club operators who confirmed they ban such influencers from their premises, raising further questions about how the group was admitted and seemingly welcomed at Vendôme.
The incident has struck a particular nerve in Miami Beach, a city known for having one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities in the United States.
