Antonio Brown, also known as AB, has been stirring up trouble on social media platform X lately. The wide receiver, infamous for his controversial attacks on basketball star Caitlin Clark, is now targeting pop star Taylor Swift. He recently commented on a viral tweet featuring a picture of Swift, causing a stir online.
While Antonio Brown’s undeniable talent in the field saw him light up the NFL for over a decade, a string of off-field controversies and concerning behavior unfortunately tarnished his career. This pattern continues, as evidenced by his recent social media actions.
Antonio Brown targets Swift, making fun of her looks
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Pop star Taylor Swift recently became the target of an unusual online comment. This time, Antonio Brown chimed in on a viral tweet featuring Taylor Swift. The tweet showed a picture of Swift alongside the question, “What are the first five words of the National Anthem?” Brown’s response, “Body like a saltine cracker,” directly targeted Swift’s appearance. Shortly after that, he further fueled the controversy by sharing an AI photo of himself dressed as a chef, making crackers.
Body like a Saltine Cracker https://t.co/5NadHrNIeg
— AB (@AB84) March 5, 2024
Swift becoming Brown’s target coincides with her involvement in NFL-related headlines because of her relationship with Travis Kelce. Her presence at many Kansas City Chiefs games throughout the 2023 season sparked media attention. She even attended the Chiefs’ games during their playoff run, which resulted in their third Super Bowl victory in five years. This scrutiny adds to the drama surrounding Swift, as Brown’s comments gain attention and raise questions about his motives. Also, this is not the first time Brown has made such a comment.
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AB’s controversial attack on an emerging basketball star
Antonio Brown has recently stirred controversy by commenting on Caitlin Clark, a rising star in college basketball. Brown initially compared her to legendary player Pete Maravich with the now-infamous “Ponytail Pete” moniker. However, his subsequent “congratulatory” message, featuring a GIF of actor Mel Gibson with long hair, crossed the line for many. Fans slammed the posts as “embarrassing,” highlighting Brown’s questionable approach to showing support. The flames spread beyond the court as Brown directed his insensitive remarks toward the pop star.
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Many believe that Brown’s behavior damages his chances of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. For 11 years, Antonio Brown was a force on the field. He donned the jerseys of four teams — the Steelers, Raiders, Buccaneers, and Patriots. Undoubtedly, he left a strong mark on the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played 130 of his 146 regular-season games, earning 7 Pro Bowl selections. He also contributed to the Super Bowl XLIII victory of the Buccaneers. However, his career turned downward in the early 2020s due to controversial incidents, allegations, and unpredictable behavior. Now, these recent tweets are adding to it. Do you also think Brown’s joking comments are affecting his reputation? Share your thoughts below.