Controversial 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, was hospitalized in Miami on Tuesday after a suspected overdose during a livestream. The 20-year-old was released from the hospital on Wednesday and confirmed his recovery in a post on X, where he shared details about his substance use and the incident.
Immediate Action & Core Facts
Clavicular was livestreaming on the platform Kick with two other influencers when he began slurring his speech and appearing unresponsive. The livestream was abruptly cut off after fellow influencer Androgenic asked him if he wanted an 'addy,' a slang term for Adderall. Video footage later showed Clavicular being carried to a car as an ambulance arrived at the scene. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed they were called to the area for a possible overdose but did not make patient contact as Clavicular was taken away in a private vehicle.
Clavicular posted on X Wednesday morning, writing, 'Just got home, that was brutal.' He attached a selfie showing visible injuries on his face and detailed his substance use, stating, 'All of the substances are just a cope trying to feel neurotypical while being in public, but obviously that isn’t a real solution.'
Deeper Dive & Context
Clavicular is known for his involvement in the 'looksmaxxing' community, where individuals pursue extreme measures to enhance their physical appearance. He has previously discussed using a variety of drugs and supplements, including testosterone, Accutane, and Anavar, to achieve his desired physique. In a February livestream, he listed his extensive regimen, which includes substances like Retatrutide and Melanotan II.
Androgenic, who was with Clavicular during the incident, later posted on X about the situation, stating that Clavicular went from speaking to being unresponsive in seconds. He added that they rushed Clavicular to the hospital and that stimulants can sometimes attenuate respiratory depression in such cases.
Clavicular was arrested last month in Fort Lauderdale on misdemeanor assault charges related to an incident in February. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office reported that Peters instigated a fight between two women at an Airbnb he rented and posted the altercation on social media.
The incident has raised concerns among Clavicular's followers and the broader online community about the dangers of substance abuse and the pressures of maintaining a public image in the influencer world.