Underage 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Arrested in Arizona Nightclub

Clavicular, 20, charged with fake ID use, prescription drug possession at Scottsdale club

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Controversial 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona for allegedly entering a nightclub with a fake ID and possessing prescription drugs. Police say the 20-year-old was spotted entering Casa Amigos nightclub with a camera crew and bodyguard before being detained and charged with possession of a forged ID, possession of dangerous drugs, and using a fake ID to enter a liquor establishment as a minor.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing influence of appearance-focused 'looksmaxxing' influencers on social media, as well as the legal issues that can arise when underage individuals attempt to access adult-only venues. It also raises questions about the responsibilities of nightclubs in verifying patron ages and the enforcement of laws around underage drinking and drug possession.

The details

According to police, Clavicular was inside the Casa Amigos nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday night when officers discovered he was only 20 years old and not legally allowed to be in the establishment. Clavicular, who has over 700,000 followers on TikTok, was arrested and found to be in possession of a forged ID and two prescription-only pills. He claimed he was at the club to promote it, but was booked into the Scottsdale City Jail and then the Maricopa County Jail.

  • On Saturday, February 8, 2026, Clavicular was spotted entering the Casa Amigos nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona around 11:20 PM.
  • Clavicular appeared before a judge on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Clavicular

The real name of the controversial 'looksmaxxing' influencer is Braden Peters, a 20-year-old who was arrested for entering an Arizona nightclub with a fake ID and possessing prescription drugs.

Scottsdale Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Clavicular and charged him with possession of a forged ID, possession of dangerous drugs, and using a fake ID to enter a liquor establishment as a minor.

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

The office that will ultimately decide what formal charges Clavicular will face for the incident.

Casa Amigos Nightclub

The Scottsdale nightclub that Clavicular was allegedly trying to enter and promote using a fake ID.

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What they’re saying

“'Getting a 25 thousand dollar bond and 2 felony charges for being inside of a bar is insane. Straight up political persecution.'”

— Clavicular (X)

What’s next

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office will decide on the formal charges Clavicular will face for the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the legal risks that social media influencers can face when attempting to access adult-only venues underage, as well as the broader issues around the responsibilities of nightclubs and the enforcement of laws around underage drinking and drug possession.