Days after Mexican officers recommended that Fyre Competition 2 is “an occasion that doesn’t exist,” former football-star-turned-rapper Antonio Brown has revealed that he’ll allegedly be among the many acts performing.
In a video revealed by TMZ Sports activities, Brown is seen telling the digital camera, “That is AB and I’ll be acting at Fyre Fest, half two, in Mexico on Might thirtieth. Be there or be sq.. Be sure to put that shit on.”
Thus far, Brown is the primary artist to be “confirmed” to play the competition, which was initially scheduled for April 2025, however was lately pushed again to Might thirtieth by way of June 2nd.
In a latest interview, the director of tourism for Isla Mujeres (the Mexican island that’s supposedly internet hosting the competition) stated, “We’ve got no information of this occasion, nor contact with any individual or firm about it.” He continued to counsel that there are “crimson flags in all places,” together with the coordinates of the competition location on its web site, which simply result in the ocean between Cancún and Isla Mujeres.
However organizer Billy McFarland — who organized the notorious authentic Fyre Competition in 2017 and subsequently was sentenced to jail for fraud — has assured festival-goers that “Fyre Competition 2 is actual,” and can supply “boundary-pushing excursions by day” and “intimate beach-side performances at evening.”
Past Brown, no info concerning the lineup is thought presently. TMZ reported, nonetheless, that “sources near the operation” alleged that “a number of different acts along with Brown” have accepted offers to “sing on the occasion.” Moreover, “many of the expertise has agreed to guide experiences for festival-goers away from the stage — together with taking followers on whale shark excursions and main MMA coaching periods.” TMZ recommended that Brown would lead competition goers in “seashore soccer actions.”
Brown famously retired from the NFL in 2022 after working off the sphere, shirtless, mid-game. Since then, he’s debuted as a rapper underneath the identify AB, and launched his debut album, Paradigm, in 2022, with government manufacturing from his pal, Kanye West. Thus far, his hottest observe is the Paradigm lower, “Put That Shit On.”
#AntonioBrown says he is been booked to carry out at #FyreFest 2. #Unique story HERE: https://t.co/MI5OZHg7m8 pic.twitter.com/0ThKqbdXk0
— TMZ Sports activities (@TMZ_Sports) March 6, 2025
