A popular blogger named Askhab Tamaev issued a public apology after an incident in Moscow, where he slapped a young man who had teased him. He captured the moment of reconciliation on video.
In the clip, Tamaev and the young man sit inside a Rolls-Royce and hold a quiet, candid conversation. Tamaev explains that his mood was off that day and expresses regret for his actions. The other person acknowledges that the joke crossed a line and concedes that Tamaev deserved a fair response. By the end of the recording, the young man invites Tamaev to step into the ring for a future bout, turning the moment of tension into a test of sportsmanship.
Earlier, bystanders described the moment when Tamaev slapped the young man after the latter made a playful remark about a famous line, saying, I am in control of this car. This phrase has appeared repeatedly in Tamaev’s videos as a running gag. The footage shows Tamaev driving a turquoise Lamborghini toward the city center while a crowd of fans surrounds the vehicle.
Askhab Tamaev, a 23-year-old influencer with a massive online following, is known for posting content focused on cars and combat sports across various social networks. His audience includes millions of followers who tune in for car showcases, stunts, and occasional confrontations that generate discussion online.
After the slap, a public figure connected to the incident, Milonov, reportedly accompanied Tamaev and the other person to the Northern Military District to address the aftermath in a formal setting. The sequence prompted ongoing debates about accountability, fame, and the responsibilities of public personalities when personal boundaries are tested in momentary outbursts.