Former NFL star Antonio Brown is under fire for an offensive social media post about his ex-fiancée and the mother of his child, Cydney Moreau, shared on her 30th birthday. The post, which many have called disrespectful and degrading, sparked widespread outrage and renewed concerns about Brown’s erratic behavior on social media.
The Controversial Post
On Thursday night, Brown took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a birthday message for Moreau, with whom he shares a son, Ace, born in July. Instead of a heartfelt tribute, Brown’s post appeared to challenge his followers to weigh in on a crude “smash or pass” question about Moreau.
The post read: “BM [baby momma] BDAY #SmashOrPass”
Accompanying the message was a seemingly innocent photo of Brown, Moreau, and their infant son smiling together on a sun lounger.
The reaction was swift. Social media users slammed the former NFL wide receiver for his inappropriate and misogynistic post. One user commented, “She’s definitely gonna be mad at this one,” while others voiced their disapproval and disbelief.
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Backlash and Fan Reactions
The post quickly garnered over 200,000 views, with many expressing shock at Brown’s decision to share such a message publicly.
“Wild for that,” one user wrote, while another added, “No you didn’t…”
Several commenters called for Brown to take accountability and show respect toward Moreau, who has yet to publicly address the post. Others criticized him for using his platform to share such a crude sentiment, especially involving the mother of his child.
A Pattern of Controversy
This is far from the first time Brown has faced criticism for his online behavior. Since stepping away from the NFL in January 2022—following his infamous mid-game exit from MetLife Stadium during a Buccaneers-Jets game—Brown’s social media activity has often raised eyebrows.
In recent months, he has used his platform to make inflammatory political statements, including criticizing President Joe Biden and openly supporting former President Donald Trump. Brown attended a Mar-a-Lago event last month, where he posed for photos with Trump and Elon Musk. He even teased a potential role in Trump’s next administration, cryptically responding to a post about Kaitlan Collins becoming CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent with, “See you at the White House.”
A Legacy Tarnished
Once one of the NFL’s brightest stars, Antonio Brown’s post-football career has been marked by controversy and public backlash. The seven-time Pro Bowler earned over $80 million during his career and was known for his exceptional talent on the field. However, his erratic behavior, including legal troubles and public outbursts, has overshadowed his athletic achievements.
Brown’s post about Moreau has added to growing concerns about his mental health and behavior. Critics have speculated about the potential effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to repetitive head trauma in football players, on Brown’s actions in recent years.
Moving Forward
As the backlash against his birthday post continues, many are calling on Brown to apologize publicly to Moreau and reflect on the message he’s sending to his followers.
For now, the incident serves as another reminder of the complexities surrounding his post-NFL life, where controversy and questionable decisions have become a recurring theme.
