Former NFL star Antonio Brown has sparked controversy by making a crude joke about Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently facing federal charges for racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Diddy, 54, is accused of organizing so-called "Freak Off" orgies, where female victims and male sex workers were allegedly drugged and coerced into long sexual performances. He is now behind bars awaiting trial.
Diddy’s favorite sign #CTESPN pic.twitter.com/zXelrkOjro
— AB (@AB84) September 18, 2024
Brown posted a photo on social media featuring a sign outside a Jiffy Lube location that read, "Live, Laugh, Lube." He captioned the image with, "Diddy's favorite sign," making light of the serious allegations against the music mogul.
Diddy's alleged crimes include blackmail, coercion, and acts of violence, all part of a sordid empire he is said to have controlled for years. Federal authorities have charged him with running a criminal enterprise that allegedly involved human trafficking and other sexual crimes. He has denied all charges.
Antonio Brown, known for frequently trolling celebrities and athletes online, has previously targeted other high-profile figures. In a recent post, Brown criticized pop star Taylor Swift for her apparent political views. After Swift was seen hugging Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, following Brittany's implied support for Donald Trump, Brown wrote, "White People for Trump" alongside a photo of Swift and Mahomes embracing.
Brown’s latest remarks have sparked backlash on social media, with many condemning his insensitivity toward the gravity of the allegations against Diddy.
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