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Who's The 'Hot Yemeni Pirate' On TikTok? The 'Thirst Trap' Pirate's Name, Age And Interview With Hasan Piker Explained
A real-life Yemeni pirate posted a TikTok video that sparked the curiosity of the West. Pictured on a small boat in front of a giant ship, the young man is surprisingly handsome. Many are calling him a "thirst trap."
The man's pirating efforts align with the current conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine between the IDF and Hamas. In turn, he's quickly becoming a symbol of Israel's opposition and is thus inspiring many memes and earning many fans. He's also already been contacted and interviewed by notable streamer Hasan Piker.
So, who is the hot Yemeni pirate that went viral on Twitter / X? What's his name and age? What's the purpose behind his posting? Let's explain.
What's The 'Hot Yemeni Pirate' TikTok Video?
The original video shows the young man on a small boat looking into his phone's camera. Behind him is a large shipping vessel, carrying goods and supplies in metal containers. The man doesn't do much in the video. He's just sitting there, giving his best lightskin stare.
yemeni pirates positing casual tiktok’s while the entire western imperial core are having a meltdown about their blockade on their ships is the funniest of 2024, surely. pic.twitter.com/72EvlHZeMs
— FOLLOW RASHID🔻ميكا ☭ (@comrademika) January 15, 2024
What's important about the video is the context. Since November 2023, Houthi forces in Yemen have been attacking American and Western ships in the Red Sea. The ships are usually bound for Israel. The pirating forces have had some success, all in an attempt to slow down Israel's supply chain.
our man’s just chillin fr 💀 pic.twitter.com/5AsuTZVzMW
— FOLLOW RASHID🔻ميكا ☭ (@comrademika) January 15, 2024
What's The Hot Yemeni Pirate's Name, Age And Account?
On the video itself, that went viral on Twitter / X, a TikTok username reading @rro1o is visible. However, that account has recently been deleted or banned. Although the Yemeni pirate's TikTok page is no more, he's still active on Instagram under the username @r42r43.
The hot Yemni pirate's name is Rashid Al-Haddad (راشد الحداد) and he's 19 years old. He's been active on his Instagram since at least November 2022.
Did Hasan Piker Interview The Hot Yemeni Pirate?
Shortly after Al-Haddad's virality on the American web, Twitch streamer Hasan "HasanAbi" Piker got into contact with him via Instagram. Capitalizing on the intrigue surrounding so-called "thirst trap propaganda" and the developing conflict in Palestine, Piker's opportunistic mindset paid off.
In the roughly 44-minute-long stream, Piker spoke to Al-Haddad with the help of a translator. The most viral part of the stream was when Piker asked the 19-year-old if he was a fan of the pirate anime One Piece. To the amusement of the stream's viewers, Al-Haddad was a big One Piece fan.
The 19-year-old also stated that he joined the pirating efforts simply for adventure. He also said that the "vibes were immaculate" among the men. He invited Piker to visit him.
For the full history of the Yemeni Pirate thirst trap TikTok, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.
