If we sneak for a moment into the history of the NFL, only a few athletes have switched their careers drastically post-retirement. Either they would stay retired, enjoy the rest of their lives with family, or take up a job connected to the sport. Although the former Buccaneers star Antonio Brown hasn’t retired, he is also not actively playing in the league. However, he resorted to choosing an alternate path as a full-time rapper.
To add authenticity to his new job, the former Super Bowl Champion performed in Miami at the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud.
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His performance earned him the honor of being the first athlete-turned-rapper to perform at Rolling Loud. Even if he quits music in the future, this record shall remain intact to his name. The 34-year-old was donning a sharp orange leather jumpsuit and nailed the show with his newly invented slow catwalk, wagging his hands closer to the body.
Field to Festivals
Pit to the Palace#Boomin #CallGod pic.twitter.com/2l2Q9NtgRX
— AB (@AB84) July 24, 2022
He shared the stage with other artists at the event. Some prominent names from the industry included Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, Playboi Carti, Saweetie, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Kanye West, and many more.
Looking at the transition of Antonio Brown, it was impossible to recognize him as one of the elite wide receivers in the NFL. After stepping out of the league, Brown collaborated with his dear friend Ye and released a music album ‘Paradigm.’
He spitted some truth bombs through the lyrics and vented out his plans and emotions for the outside world. The former Super Bowl champion revealed he wants to make an album featuring athletes from NFL and NBA. It is likely expected to arrive soon.
Antonio Brown has a mixed reaction to a possible NFL comeback
It’s been over six months since Antonio Brown abruptly exited the football field. So far, none of the teams seem to have shown interest in acquiring him. When Brown attended a music event a few weeks ago, he was asked if fans could expect him to return. He bluntly affirmed that he didn’t want to play in the upcoming season.
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However, he made a cryptic tweet recently quoting NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s old motivational words for the fans. “Always Keep Going; the Storm eventually Ends!” He wrote.
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Although there has been no clarity on his NFL career for the upcoming season, it will be interesting to see how Brown approaches ahead in his new hustle in the music industry.
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