Top Celebs Who Were Banned From Social Media

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As a film buff, I’ve noticed something interesting about social media. These platforms all have rules in place to try and keep things civil – to stop harassment, fake news, and generally harmful stuff. But even really famous people sometimes break those rules! When they do, they might get temporarily blocked, or even banned for good. It’s kind of wild because each platform has its own way of handling things, so you might see someone get kicked off one site but still posting away on another. It’s a bit of a patchwork system, really.

This list details instances where well-known people-celebrities and public figures-faced bans or suspensions from platforms. It explains what led to each action, including the specific rules broken or behavior flagged, and what happened afterward-like any appeals or if the person was allowed back on the platform.

Donald Trump

Twitter permanently banned his account in January 2021 following the events at the Capitol, citing concerns about potential future violence. Facebook initially suspended his account, which was then reviewed by an independent board and ultimately resulted in a temporary ban with requirements he must meet to regain access.

Around the same time, YouTube also temporarily blocked his channel because they were worried about his content encouraging harmful actions. Some platforms eventually allowed him back on after changing their rules and adding extra safety measures, but others kept the restrictions in place for a while.

Ye

Twitter repeatedly suspended the account in 2022 because of posts that broke its rules against hateful content. They first removed individual tweets and temporarily blocked the account before ultimately suspending it completely.

Instagram limited his account due to posts that violated their rules against harassment and hate speech. While access was initially given back after review, repeated offenses led to further restrictions.

Alex Jones

In 2018, Facebook and YouTube deleted his accounts due to ongoing issues with harassment and hateful content. Apple and Spotify did the same, removing content feeds that violated their policies.

Twitter first warned and temporarily restricted the accounts before ultimately removing them. While some platforms continue to ban the accounts, others have allowed limited access with significant restrictions.

Andrew Tate

As a film buff, I was pretty shocked to learn that back in 2022, Meta – that’s Facebook and Instagram – actually pulled the plug on this guy’s accounts. Apparently, he was violating their rules about promoting dangerous groups and people. And it wasn’t just them – TikTok stepped in too, taking down existing videos and blocking any new content that pushed the same ideas. It was a pretty widespread takedown, honestly.

After the company changed its rules, his Twitter account was reinstated. However, he still experiences content removal on other platforms that have stronger policies against violent or hateful material.

Milo Yiannopoulos

I was really shocked when I learned Twitter permanently banned this person back in 2016. Apparently, users had been reporting a lot of targeted harassment they were directing at a film actor. Twitter said they’d repeatedly broken their rules against abusive behavior and encouraging others to do the same, so they finally took action.

Other platforms limited his audience by removing his verified status and reducing his access to certain features. As a result, he’s started using different networks and channels he controls himself to share his content.

Katie Hopkins

In 2020, Twitter permanently blocked her account after she repeatedly violated their policies against hateful content and attempts to manipulate the platform. This decision came after multiple warnings and temporary suspensions.

Facebook took down some of her posts because they violated rules against spreading dangerous misinformation. She continues to share her work on other, smaller websites and through email newsletters.

Tommy Robinson

In 2019, Facebook and Instagram removed him from their platforms due to repeated instances of promoting hate speech. He had also been temporarily suspended from Twitter for similar violations of their rules against hateful content.

He tried to come back using different accounts, but those were also blocked to prevent him from getting around the restrictions. His content is still being shared on other websites and in private communities.

David Icke

In 2020, Facebook and YouTube took down his accounts because he was sharing false information about health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their moderators said he repeatedly violated their policies against harmful and inaccurate claims.

He started posting longer videos on smaller websites and platforms that require subscriptions. Even though this happened, major networks are still taking down copies of the prohibited videos.

Belle Delphine

In 2019, Instagram removed her account because she posted content that violated their rules against nudity and sexual material. This happened after users reported her, and some of her posts had already been taken down.

YouTube took down one channel because it violated their policies, but a new one reappeared with better adherence to the rules. She now shares updates with her supporters through platforms like Patreon, which have different guidelines than YouTube.

R. Kelly

YouTube shut down his official accounts in 2021 following his criminal conviction. He’s not allowed to create new channels, but licensed partners can still upload his music to the platform.

Social media platforms limited how widely his content appeared due to their safety guidelines. During the legal case, official accounts associated with his brand experienced less engagement or were taken down.

Alex Berenson

Twitter removed his account in 2021 because of posts about COVID-19 that violated their policies against spreading false information. He filed a lawsuit, but later announced they had reached a settlement, and his account was restored.

He kept publishing his work on subscription services and independent websites after coming back. His experience is frequently brought up when people discuss content moderation and the appeals process.

Jordan Peterson

Twitter suspended his account in 2022 because of posts that broke their rules against hateful content targeting specific groups. They said he could get his account back if he removed the problematic tweet, but he refused at first.

After the company updated its ownership and rules, his account was restored. He’s still active on other social media sites, where he uses longer videos to explain posts that have caused disagreements.

Gavin McInnes

In 2018, Twitter removed both the Proud Boys and its leader from the platform due to policies against extremist behavior. Facebook and Instagram soon did the same, taking down associated pages and groups.

He started posting his videos on subscription services that have their own guidelines. Popular platforms are still taking down accounts that try to get around previous bans.

Roger Stone

Twitter suspended his account in 2017 due to a pattern of harmful tweets aimed at journalists. The company said his behavior violated its policies against targeted harassment and threats.

He eventually joined other social media sites and came back to Twitter after the company updated its rules. Other platforms temporarily limited posts that broke their guidelines.

Azealia Banks

In 2016, Twitter suspended her account due to a surge of abusive tweets directed at another artist. The company stated she had repeatedly broken their rules against hate speech and harassment.

She’s experienced temporary limitations on her other social media accounts due to reported posts. Now, she’s sharing her music and updates on platforms with stronger self-moderation tools.

Tila Tequila

In 2016, Twitter removed her account due to posts supporting extremist views. This action came after previous warnings about her content violating their rules and promoting hate speech.

Since they banned me from the big platforms, I’ve been sharing updates on smaller websites. Every time I try to make a new account on those mainstream sites, though, they quickly take it down, saying I’m trying to get around the rules.

Louis Farrakhan

In 2019, Facebook and Instagram blocked this person because they identified him as dangerous, citing repeated posts with antisemitic content and violations of their rules.

He keeps sharing his views on websites and email lists he controls. However, when those same statements appear on major social media platforms, they’re often removed because they violate the platform’s policies.

Martin Shkreli

I remember when Twitter finally banned this person back in 2017. It stemmed from a lot of ongoing harassment towards a journalist – it was a clear violation of their rules against abusive behavior. Honestly, Twitter had given him warnings and restricted some of his access before they took the final step and completely removed his account.

He tried to make new accounts, but they were quickly deleted because he was trying to avoid the rules. He then moved to online forums and smaller communities that had different ways of managing content.

Steve Bannon

Twitter removed his account in 2020 because his posts were seen as encouraging violence. The platform has a rule against content that promotes or asks for violence, and his posts violated that rule.

He kept sharing his show on platforms like podcasts and video websites. However, portions of his content sometimes get taken down from major networks when they violate local regulations.

Donald Trump Jr.

In 2020, Twitter temporarily restricted the account due to a post that violated its rules about spreading false information about COVID-19. This restriction limited the user’s ability to post and share content for a certain period.

Instagram limited the reach of certain posts by adding labels to them. Despite these restrictions, he continues to engage with his audience on various platforms, using email and video to stay connected when necessary.

I’m really curious to hear what everyone else thinks about the most impactful bans we’ve seen online. I’d love to know which cases you believe really made platforms rethink how they handle rule enforcement – what do you all think changed things?

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2025-09-29 05:20