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Antonio Brown’s NFL career was a promising one and can be deemed successful. However, during his last years in the league, the former WR shifted towards a rap career. The controversial player released his first rap video, an NFSW one in early 2020. Since then he has released several single tracks and albums.

Recently, the WR-turned-rapper has come into the news for his new album. Given the marketing genius AB is, the album is doing well on social media. The SB champion who copped a warning from Mike Tyson is known for using the social media platform to promote his songs. Now since his new album has become viral, he has thrown light on his future project. Antonio Brown does have a decent fan following on social media channels hence the hype about his music. Though the ex-Steelers WR isn’t a full-time rapper, his next project might show otherwise.

Antonio Brown drops his next album name

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Antonio Brown is a dynamic personality. He is someone who loves media attention and is often involved in controversial acts. However, the player who is following a rap career these days, took to Twitter to announce his next album “CTE- Catch the Energy”. CTE which is synonymous with Chronic traumatic encephalopathy- a neurological disease. Fans were speculating whether the disgraced player actually has the condition or is just hinting at his new album.

With the success and fame achieved with his last album, Stoic. It seems like the 35-year-old isn’t stopping anytime soon. The last album featured several A-listers. One of the songs titled “Shoulder Pads” had a verse from successful rapper Lil Wayne. The album was released on September 1 and as per Antonio Brown’s own website, it’s performing well across the country. The much-hyped song was also played by the former wide receiver during Rolling Loud festivals both in 2022 and even this year. Fans have sent in their honest opinions about the “Stoic” album, with a majority of listeners calling it trash.

“Stoic” receives mixed reviews from fans

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Antonio Brown had a celebrated career before it went downhill during 2022 and ultimately came off in 2023. The ex-WR was regarded as one of the NFL greats. However, those are now bygone years as AB has now turned to music and rap. However, his rap career is yet to take flight. Despite releasing numerous singles and also featuring Lil Wayne on one of his songs, the fans haven’t liked his music.

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Upon the release of “Stoic”, fans were quick to chip in with their reviews. A fan pointed out “Lil Wayne out there doing community service, I respect it.”. While another one wrote “AB’s song got rescued by Wayne LMFAO” There were few fans who liked the collaboration. One of the users praised the song saying “Yeah Wayne def smoked this shyt” 

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As Antonio Brown transcends into a new journey with music and rap. There are sure shot signs that the ex-NFL player is taking his music career seriously. From doing collaborations to playing his songs at festivals, the songs and albums would keep on coming.

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