Former NFL star Antonio Brown made another bold statement amidst an AI-generated image of US Senator Cory Booker that became viral online.
The tweet occurred on Monday when an X/Twitter user posted an AI photo of Booker wearing shades, a pink polo, and short shorts on a background similar to the White House. It reached over 5.2M views over a few hours, with its comments full of satire on the New Jersey politician.
Antonio Brown gave his hot take, saying: “This n***a look like the gay Vin Diesel,” referencing how Booker looks similar to the actor Vin Diesel. The ex-Pittsburgh Steelers’ tweet garnered 5.2M views and 2.6k retweets.
This nigga look like the gay Vin Diesel… https://t.co/ZHK5GZCiE4
— AB (@AB84) June 8, 2025
Booker had been a strong advocate for pushing LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage in the US Senate. He also had experience with college football, playing at Stanford for four seasons alongside Brad Muster and Ed McCaffery. However, he turned down a pro career to enter politics, his first milestone becoming the mayor of Newark in 2002.
Meanwhile, Antonio Brown spent most of his 12-year career with the Steelers, where he caught 928 receptions for 12,291 receiving yards and 83 touchdowns. He was also successful as a punt returner with 2,934 yards, although it took him seasons to win his Super Bowl in 2020.
Brown’s career had also ended in controversy, with the incident when he took off his gear mid-game of the Buccaneers’ match against the New York Nets in 2021 still fresh among many. The team waived him soon.
Antonio Brown makes controversial claim about governor’s wife
Antonio Brown’s daring antics haven’t ended this week. The seven-time Pro Bowler sent a heated message to California Governor Gavin Newsom over the past few days that he had an intimate relationship with his wife, Jennifer.
Brown replied to Newsom’s X/Twitter tweet, where the politician revealed that he is suing President Donald Trump.
“I had s** with your wife Gavin…” Brown replied.
I had sex wit ur wife Gavin…
— AB (@AB84) June 9, 2025
The former Central Michigan had also engaged with a netizen at the post.
“Should be taking care of your kids instead of smashing people wives,” the user tweeted.
“Thanks for the advice dude…” Brown responded.
Thanks for the advice dude…
— AB (@AB84) June 9, 2025
While Newsom hasn’t responded to Antonio Brown’s claim, the former NFL wide receiver has been going on the ride, posting controversial memes showing him alongside the governor and his wife.
Moreover, Brown gave his controversial tweet amidst the ongoing Los Angeles riots, where people have clashed with the authorities amidst the US Government’s efforts to kick out illegal immigrants from California.
For now, Newsom isn’t bothered by Antonio Brown’s rumors due to the crisis at his state–but the claims won’t slide.
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