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October 15, 2022, Boca Raton, Florida, USA: October 15, 2022: Former NFL, American Football Herren, USA player Antonio Brown makes a sidelines appearance during the game between the Rice Owls and the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida. Boca Raton USA – ZUMAj102 20221015_zap_j102_038 Copyright: xPeterxJoneleitx “Image Credits: Imago”
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October 15, 2022, Boca Raton, Florida, USA: October 15, 2022: Former NFL, American Football Herren, USA player Antonio Brown makes a sidelines appearance during the game between the Rice Owls and the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida. Boca Raton USA – ZUMAj102 20221015_zap_j102_038 Copyright: xPeterxJoneleitx “Image Credits: Imago”
The ever-controversial Antonio Brown is back in the spotlight. After targeting Tom Brady, Caitlin Clark, and several other celebrities, he’s turned his attention to NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe with a sarcastic meme.
However, this isn’t the first time Brown has provoked Sharpe – their online feud has a long history. At times, Sharpe also addresses Brown’s actions on his show Undisputed. But their feud found no end. Brown’s latest jab is particularly low, spreading a false rumor about Sharpe’s mansion being damaged by a tornado. While Brown’s antics might get some laughs, his repeated attacks on Sharpe are, many feel, crossing a line.
Did a tornado really hit Shannon Sharpe’s mansion?
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Antonio Brown recently caused a stir online by posting on his X handle that “Shannon Sharpe mansion ripped apart in the tornado.” However, not to panic, as Sharpe’s multi-storied marble mansion in Georgia was unaffected by any such natural disaster. Instead, the former wide receiver posted a picture of a ruined house. While some in the online community enjoyed this dark humor, others were quite worried about his mindset.
Shannon Sharpe mansion ripped apart in the tornado #CTESPN pic.twitter.com/BywAaCBhJS
— AB (@AB84) May 1, 2024
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This incident highlights Brown’s pattern of erratic behavior and public feuds, which some believe stems from his troubled NFL exit. However, his feud with Sharpe is particularly troubling, as Brown has previously used homophobic slurs against the NFL Hall of Famer. These attacks are offensive and show a concerning disregard for boundaries and respect.
Antonio Brown makes baseless claims about Sharpe
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The controversial kingpin’s homophobic attack on NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe isn’t just a one-time thing. Last year, Brown made similar offensive comments toward NBA star Dwight Howard, teasing him to be gay. This time, AB focused on the NFL by targeting the former tight end Sharpe. In March, Brown commented on Sharpe’s sexuality after a TikTok promoting the TE’s cognac brand went viral. Even though Sharpe meant well by naming the premium cognac in memory of his grandma, Brown re-shared the video with captions like “Rainbow” and “Gay.”
These baseless comments went viral, overshadowing Sharpe’s original intention and raising questions about Brown’s motives. This incident is just the latest in a string of controversial social media actions for Brown. He previously accused Sharpe of using steroids, another unfounded claim. However, Sharpe didn’t tolerate the negativity, as he blocked Brown on social media, sending a coherent message about shutting down online attacks. As Brown’s list of blocked users grows, many hope he’ll embrace a more responsible approach to social media. Unfortunately, Brown seems to wear controversy as a badge of honor.
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