“Don’t encourage this child abuse” “His dad exploits him”: CFB fans react to Antonio Brown declaring Baby Gronk ‘cracker of the week’
Antonio Brown is a former NFL player known for his controversial social media presence. On Tuesday, he called out Baby Gronk by dubbing him "Cracker of the Week," stirring controversy.
This term came into the spotlight when Gronk, a young social media personality named Madden San Miguel, was involved in a back-and-forth with Brown. Baby Gronk shared a post on X where he was posing with girls in bikinis. He captioned the post as "Cracker of the day."
In response, Brown declared Madden the "Cracker of the Week." This exchange drew significant attention, especially due to the controversy involving Baby Gronk posing with girls in bikinis.
Fans reacted to the post. A fan weighed in, expressing concern over Madden's situation:
"Don’t encourage this child abuse."
"Bro his dad exploits him," another fan tweeted.
Critics and fans alike have argued that these images are inappropriate and akin to child exploitation.
"This is literally a kid…," a fan tweeted.
"His dad wild for this one," another fan tweeted.
"His dad exploiting tf outta him lmfaooo," a fan tweeted.
"Nah this weird af lol," a fan tweeted.
Madden, born on November 4, 2012, has been groomed for a football career since his early years by his father, Jake San Miguel. Jake meticulously manages Madden's diet and promotes his football journey on social media.
Jake San Miguel's promotion of Madden's career has faced criticism. Many have claimed he micromanages his son's life and exploits his fame for financial gain. Jake said that Madden earns approximately $100,000 annually through advertisements and promotions.
In 2021, Madden's burgeoning fame led to a feature in Sports Illustrated titled "Meet 'Baby Gronk': The 8-Year-Old Football Celebrity and Cowboys Friend." It encapsulated Madden's dual life as a football prodigy and a regular boy.
Baby Gronk's college commitment carousel
Baby Gronk a prospective member of the class of 2031, has stirred up a whirlwind of attention in the college football world with his recent commitment antics. Within two weeks, he declared allegiance to Ohio State, Michigan and the University of Colorado but settled for Colorado.
Baby Gronk's commitments hold no weight, lacking scholarship offers due to his age. The allure of media attention seems to play a significant role in Baby Gronk's decision-making process. Colorado seems to fit the bill for Baby's desire for media attention, especially with Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as head coach.
Colorado, amidst a resurgence led by coach Sanders, offers a platform for the young prodigy to bask in the spotlight. Last season, Colorado's record of 4-8 marked an improvement, reflecting the impact of Coach Prime's leadership and the injection of new talent into the program.