Antonio Brown Defends Kanye West, Claims Comments ‘Taken Out Of Proportion’

Antonio Brown is standing agency in his assist for Kanye West … releasing a prolonged assertion explaining his resolution to stay as president of Donda Sports — citing his “dedication to freedom of speech, thought, and opinion.”

The NFL receiver — who joined the Donda employees earlier this yr — addressed the huge controversy surrounding Kanye following a number of anti-Semitic statements … saying, “the world’s reactionary and selective outrage at comments in the media made by my brother, Ye, have inflamed and sparked rampant conversation and reflection.”

As corporations like Adidas and Balenciaga reduce ties with West, AB says the timing shouldn’t be a coincidence.

“The people and brands that have relentlessly profited from Black ideas and Black culture chose to distance themselves at a very specific time: a time that demonstrated their prioritization of certain groups over others.”

He added … “None of us in this world are free of judgment, yet we live in a time where scrutiny and pessimism have driven our dialogues on cultural issues toward diatribes.”

“Sensationalism and groupthink have forced people to not speak their minds and act out in fear rather than love. For these reasons, I stand by my dedication to freedom of speech, thought, and opinion.”

Brown says he determined to talk out as a result of he’s in opposition to discrimination of any form … however makes it clear he is standing by Kanye’s aspect.

“I remain true to the mission of Donda and our amazing staff and community,” he says … including he believes Kanye’s feedback have been taken “out of proportion” by the media.

“I remain committed to bringing new ideas, experiences, and designs to our world I remain in support of the humanity that is Ye.”

The assertion comes on the heels of sports activities superstars Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown voicing their points with Ye’s feedback … which led them to depart Donda Sports.