Tate Brothers Complain About Jail Snacks in Handwritten Note as They Fight Extradition

MIAMI, Florida — Andrew and Tristan Tate are facing ridicule after their lawyer released a handwritten note in which the brothers complained about not getting enough snacks while being held in a federal detention center in Miami.

The note, dated August 19 and allegedly written by Tristan Tate, surfaced during the brothers’ ongoing legal battle to avoid extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face dozens of serious criminal charges.

“I’ve Lost 13 Pounds and I’m Hungry”

In the handwritten message, Tristan complained that the brothers had received only 14 commissary snack items over 32 days.

“We have had 14 snack items in the past 32 days between two big men. What is this, trick or treat? I’ve lost 13 pounds and I’m hungry,” the note reads.

Their attorney, Joe McBride, shared the letter on social media and accused federal authorities of misleading the public about the brothers’ access to commissary purchases.

McBride claimed Tristan had lost 13 pounds, while Andrew had lost 8 pounds, arguing that the jail had allowed them to shop only once during their first month in custody.

Held in Miami While Fighting UK Extradition

The Tate brothers have been detained at the Miami Federal Detention Center since their arrest on July 18.

British authorities are seeking their extradition over nearly 60 charges, including allegations of rape, sexual assault, human trafficking and possession of child pornography. The brothers deny all wrongdoing.

At a lengthy federal court hearing, prosecutors argued the pair should remain behind bars because they pose both a flight risk and a danger to the community.

A judge has delayed ruling on their request for bail, meaning the brothers will remain in custody while the extradition proceedings continue.

Lawyer Says Their Luxury Image Was an Act

The snack complaint arrived during an especially difficult week for the controversial influencers.

In court filings supporting their release, the brothers’ own legal team acknowledged that many of their extravagant displays of wealth—including supercars, yachts and lavish social media posts—were largely part of an online persona designed to attract views and generate income.

The filing argued that the brothers were essentially “playing a role” rather than accurately portraying their real lives.

That admission has contrasted sharply with the image of limitless luxury the Tates spent years promoting to millions of followers.

Internet Reacts With Mockery

Rather than generating sympathy, the handwritten note quickly became the subject of widespread ridicule online.

Many social media users pointed out the contrast between the brothers’ former lifestyle—filled with private jets, expensive watches and luxury cars—and their latest complaint about sharing snack bars in jail.

Others questioned why multimillionaires who once preached self-reliance were now publicly lamenting commissary food.

What Happens Next?

The extradition case is still in its early stages.

British prosecutors have until mid-September to submit additional supporting evidence, while U.S. federal courts determine whether the brothers should remain detained throughout the process. If extradited, Andrew and Tristan Tate will face separate criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, in addition to ongoing legal matters in Romania.

For now, however, one of the most talked-about moments in the case isn’t a courtroom argument—it’s a handwritten plea for more snacks from two men who once built an empire around projecting limitless wealth.