Rashid Al Haddad has been in the news because he gained unexpected fame for his Instagram and TikTok videos aboard the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader
The surprising tale of Rashid Al Haddad, a young Yemeni guy known by the moniker “Timhouthi Chalamet,” who rose to prominence by posting films from the stolen cargo ship Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea, has gone viral on the internet. His disappearance from his TikTok account lately raised questions.
Who is Houthi pirate Rashid Al Haddad on the Galaxy Leader ship as his photos and video viral on Instagram and TikTok
Despite this, his Instagram, with 27,000 followers, remains active. Because of his similarity to Timothée Chalamet, some on social media have jokingly called him “Timhouthi Chalamet.” Al Haddad’s films with the AK-47 and military gear caused some controversy, but there isn’t any concrete proof that he was involved in the hijacking.
Despite Western worries over cargo blockades, social media reactions had mixed reviews, with some users finding amusement in Rashid Al Haddad’s video. Given the peculiar fusion of social media and actual combat, the stolen ship turned into an unanticipated tourist attraction.
why do brown people have to be portrayed as an alternate version of some white person?! why can't he just be Rashid Al Haddad?! https://t.co/dE6hbLoJS7
— Pedrito (@RippedMind) January 17, 2024
Al Haddad addressed his newfound fame on Instagram, expressing reluctance about being reduced to appearance and urging focus on broader issues, particularly Palestinian rights, rather than superficial matters.
Since then, Rashid Al Haddad has become the talk of the town, with many people trying to know more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Rashid Al Haddad?
Rashid Al Haddad is a well-known Yemeni social media influencer. He has been in the news because he gained unexpected fame for his TikTok videos aboard the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader.
Recognized for his striking resemblance to American actor Timothée Chalamet, he is described as a “media personality, actor, and photographer” on his Instagram Threads page and boasts 27,000 followers on Instagram and 10,000 on another platform.
With a growing fan base, some admirers have even established a dedicated fan account. While Al-Haddad regularly shared content on TikTok under the handle @rr010, as of Monday, the account has been deleted, leaving uncertainty about whether it was a user-initiated action or a platform-enforced removal. Many of his videos advocated pro-Palestine sentiments.
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