Antonio Brown Loses Nike Endorsement Amidst Rape Allegations: Report

Brown has been wearing Nike cleats throughout his career.

BYAlexander Cole
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Antonio Brown has been one of the biggest names dominating the sports news cycle over the past two weeks and it has been for all of the wrong reasons. It all started with his antics which got him booted out of Oakland and landed him with the New England Patriots. From there, Brown was accused of sexual assault and rape by his former trainer Britney Taylor, who has been questioned by the NFL regarding her allegations.

Despite the allegations, the NFL has been fairly lenient with Brown and it is believed he will be allowed to play against the New York Jets on Sunday. While this may be true, he will now have to do so without his main endorser, Nike, on his side. According to TMZ, a Nike spokesperson confirmed with them today that Brown is no longer a Nike athlete.

Antonio Brown Loses Nike Endorsement Amidst Rape Allegations: Report
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If you've been paying attention to Brown's gear throughout his career, then you would know he's been proudly rocking Nike cleats for a long time. Now, he'll have to go outside of his comfort zone to find himself a new brand willing to give him some new shoes.

This isn't the first endorsement Brown has lost since the allegations. Just a week ago, helmet manufacturer Xenith cut ties with the Patriots superstar

Stay tuned for more updates regarding Brown as we will be sure to bring them to you.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.