On 2022 May, Aaron Donald became the first professional athlete to sign up with Kanye West’s sports marketing agency, Donda Sports. However, the Rams’ defensive tackle has now called it quits, about the deal with the agency. This was following the rapper’s recent comments.
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Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown also joined Donald after the views of West caused an issue for the public. His words in the T-shirt, and the statements he shared recently, made him a controversial figure. West has been dropped by several major companies, including Adidas and his own talent agency, CAA.
Why did Aaron Donald quit?
The star player explained the rationale behind his decision in a presser. He said he wanted to send a message that “hateful words and actions have consequences.” He also felt Kanye’s recent comments and displays are the exact opposite of “how we choose to live our lives and raise our children.”
After taking this stand, Donald has now joined the list of celebrities with public consciousness. Earlier in 2015, NFL GOAT Tom Brady’s friend Donald Trump indirectly persuaded him to campaign for him and the Republican Party in the US Presidential elections. However, a graceful Brady didn’t showcase his political expressions but supported Trump with a cautious warning that the latter was his friend and hence he has given the support.
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How did Antonio Brown react?
Former Buccaneers star Antonio Brown did not join the majority who asked West to be mindful. Instead, he extended his support to the rapper with a Tweet. The NFL fans responded to it in distaste and questioned him about his double standards.
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Meanwhile, Aaron Donald will have a task in hand as his team meets the Niners during the Monday encounter. The current Super Bowl champions stand second in the NFC West Division. They would hope to eke out more wins to make it to the top position soon. Boston Celtics stand third in the Eastern Conference. They have won three games and lost one. Jaylen Brown, too, would hope to continue the good run and make it a productive season.
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