Antonio Brown, the enigmatic former NFL player, has once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time for a seemingly innocuous photo that has deeply upset fans of the late rapper Mac Miller.
Known for his unpredictability, Brown posted an old picture on Tuesday featuring Mac Miller's mother, Karen Meyers, alongside Ariana Grande, Miller's ex-girlfriend, and another woman.
Notably, Grande was wearing Brown's Pittsburgh Steelers jersey.
The caption that accompanied the photo read, "I had baddies at the game before the announcements........ Arianators."
While Brown's intention appeared to revolve more around bragging he had pop stars supporting him before Travis Kelce's rumored flame with Taylor Swift, fans were far from pleased with the inclusion of Karen Meyers in the image.
Anotnio Brown hasn't taken down the image showing Mac Miller's mom
For many devoted followers of Mac Miller, the presence of his mother in the photo crossed a line.
Fans expressed their dismay on social media, with one fan commenting, "Nah you foul for this fam."
Another fan chimed in, saying, "Don't disrespect Mac."
The backlash extended even to prominent fandom sources, with one user urging Brown to remove the post, stating, "Ay bro take this down that's Mac's momma bro."
Even Quentin Cuff, a close friend and co-manager of Mac Miller, weighed in on the situation by publicly urging Brown to remove the photo, although his post has since been deleted.
As of the time of writing, Brown has not taken down the controversial photo.
Mac Miller was a Steelers fan
Brown, a former star wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was associated with the team during Miller's high-profile romance with Ariana Grande from 2016 to 2018.
Mac Miller, who passed away of an accidental drug overdose at 26, was originally from Pittsburgh and as a sports fan, he didn't hide his admiration for the Steelers as well as other sports team hailing from Pennsylvania.
The controversy surrounding the image underscores the sensitivity surrounding Mac Miller's memory and the strong emotions it continues to evoke among his dedicated fanbase.
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