In brief
Braden Peters, the TikTok star who brands himself as a "looksmaxxing" guide, was charged in September with felony rape, drug‑gassing an underage girl and illegal alcohol procurement. He denies the claims, saying the encounter was consensual, and has entered a not‑guilty plea. Judges set his bail at $10,000, forbidden him from contacting the victim or posting about the case, and ordered him to surrender his passport. Peters is no stranger to controversy, with past claims of extreme body‑modification practices and violent on‑camera stunts.
Clavicular, a social media star who promotes the "looksmaxxing" movement, has pleaded not guilty to rape and related charges.
The 20‑year‑old, real name Braden Peters, was charged in September with felony rape, drugging an underage girl and giving alcohol to a minor. The case stems from a May 2025 incident where he allegedly drove a 17‑year‑old to his family home, livestreamed the encounter and later claimed the victim consented.
At his court hearing, Peters received $10,000 bail, was barred from contacting the victim or posting about her, and had to surrender his passport. He remains free on bail pending a trial scheduled for 24 November.
Peters has more than a million followers on TikTok and Instagram, gaining notoriety for extreme body‑modifying practices, including using a hammer on his face and taking steroids to sculpt his jaw. He has also faced charges for shooting at a seemingly dead alligator and an alleged fight instigation earlier this year.
While his future in the influencer space is uncertain, this case highlights the importance of consent and the potential legal consequences of online fame.
