“As The President of Donda Sports…”: Antonio Brown Unfazed by Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown Quit Kanye West’s Brand

Published 11/05/2022, 9:00 PM EDT
Kanye West and Antonio Brown have made their way into the spotlight yet again. And this time too, it is for the wrong reasons. Ye finds himself in hot water for his anti-Semitic comments earlier this week. On the other hand, Brown is under fire for actively defending West. Although the pair are known for their controversies, the bar seems to go lower every time.
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Kanye West’s controversial statements earlier this week caused a huge uproar and even ended his decade-long deal with Adidas. This resulted in the ambassadors of his Donda Sports brand, Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown, severing ties with Ye. But the infamous former receiver and Donda Sports’ President, Antonio Brown, is sticking with his “brother”. And he made his stance very clear in a recent official statement.
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Brown released an official statement through his Twitter handle a few days ago. And in it, he is strongly standing by West’s side. He said, “Over the past few weeks the world’s reactionary and selective outrage at comments in the media made by my brother, Ye, have inflamed and sparked rampant conversation and reflection. I too have been able to reflect on statements that I and others in my circle have made that lack clarity in expressing my stance. The people and brands that have relentlessly profited from Black ideas and Black culture chose to distance themselves at a very specific time: a time that demonstrated their prioritization of certain groups over others.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 02: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) on the field in a Balenciaga jacket and a diamond Bee necklace prior to the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 2, 2022 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“None of us in this world are free of judgment, yet we live in a time where scrutiny and pessimism have driven our dialogues on cultural issues toward diatribes. Sensationalism and groupthink have forced people to not speak their minds and act out in fear rather than love. For these reasons, I stand by my dedication to freedom of speech, thought, and opinion. I actively seek to coexist in places where I may have a difference of opinion because it’s diversity in thought that pushes humanity forward.”
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Antonio Brown stays as President of Donda Sports amid controversies
Brown also went ahead to confirm that he will be staying on as the President of Donda Sports. Even with the recent departure of their high-profile brand ambassadors. “As the President of Donda Sports, I remain. I remain true to the mission of Donda and our amazing staff and community… I remain in support of the humanity that is Ye.”
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The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver ended his NFL career in infamy when he took off his shirt and marched out midway through a game between the Bucs and the New York Jets. The Bucs’ promptly kicked him out for his actions. And a year later, he’s been looking to make a comeback to the NFL. Whether a coach wants to bear with such a PR nightmare is the million-dollar question. His exceptional skill alone may not help him play in the NFL ever again if he keeps these antics up.
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