YouTube completely bans ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular after ‘repeated violations’
“We terminated the creator’s original channel back in November 2025. We removed these additional channels under our terms of service, which prohibit creating new channels after a termination,” YouTube said in a statement.
YouTube has taken down two channels belonging to influencer Clavicular, also known as Braden Peters, citing repeated violations of its platform rules. The removal comes as the creator pushes back publicly, while the company says the decision is tied to prior enforcement actions.
The creator addressed the situation on X on Thursday, asking followers to help him regain access to his accounts. It’s a messy situation online right now, and the response has been split among his audience.
“Very sad news this morning. My YouTube channels @ LiveWithClav & @ ClavLooksmax were terminated this morning with no warning or explanation,” he wrote. “The channels consisted of livestream VODs and free courses created by me to help empower young men to be the best versions of themselves.”
He also added, “Me and my team worked hard to ensure we followed YouTube’s TOS very strictly, blurring out all inappropriate language and sensitive topics. Could you please help in recovering my accounts?”
Despite his claim that no reason was given, YouTube emails reviewed in reports state otherwise. The platform said the accounts were removed for policy violations.
“We have reviewed your content and found severe or repeated violations of our Community Guidelines. Because of this, we have removed your channel from YouTube,” the emails read.
YouTube later clarified its position in comments provided to The Hollywood Reporter, stating that enforcement actions had begun earlier: “We terminated the creator’s original channel back in November 2025. We removed these additional channels under our terms of service, which prohibit creating new channels after a termination,” the YouTube spokesperson wrote in a statement to THR.
The company said Clavicular’s original channel was previously removed for “facilitating access to websites that violate our Illegal or regulated goods or services policies.” It also confirmed the newer channels were taken down under rules preventing creators from reopening accounts after termination.
Outside of YouTube enforcement issues, the creator recently drew attention following a separate incident earlier this month. Clavicular was hospitalized after what was described as a suspected overdose while livestreaming in Miami on Kick during a public outing at a mall and restaurant.
“Just got home, that was brutal. All of the substances are just a cope trying to feel neurotypical while being in public, but obviously that isn’t a real solution. The worst part of tonight was my face descending from the life support mask,” he said after returning from hospital.