'That Was Brutal'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Influencer and streamer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, was hospitalized on Tuesday for a suspected overdose after livestreaming while visibly intoxicated at a mall and restaurant.
- During the livestream, the 20-year-old was seen slurring words, expressing distress, and eventually passing out, prompting friends to rush him to the hospital.
- Clavicular, who promotes the “looksmaxxing” trend focused on extreme physical enhancement, described his substance use as a coping mechanism to feel neurotypical in public but acknowledged it is not a real solution.
- The incident raised concerns among fans, and fellow influencer Androgenic confirmed the rapid decline in Clavicular’s condition and their prompt response to get him medical help.
- Clavicular’s content often involves advocating extreme and sometimes dangerous methods to maximize physical attractiveness, highlighting the pressures and risks associated with the “looksmaxxing” community.
