Is Antonio Brown a Grammy worthy artist? Keyshia Cole thinks so! The veteran R&B singer popped out for Gunna’s new weed strain launch event in downtown L.A. on Wednesday, where she and fellow collaborator AB hit the stage. While there, TMZ caught up with the star and asked her a few questions about their new song, “Don’t Leave.”
Keyshia was also asked if she thinks AB got what it takes to make it big in the music industry, and she said yes. “I think so,” the award-winning artist said. “I think he’s really talented, for sure. I love the body of work that he created. I think he’s gonna be great. I do. I wouldn’t have collaborated if I didn’t think he’d be great.” Now, is he gifted enough to win a Grammy? The 40-year-old entertainer believes so. “Of course!” Cole said. “Whatever you do, you put your mind to it, you can do whatever you choose to do in life.”
Following his infamous release from the Buccaneers, Antonio Brown has put his focus on his music career. On Wednesday, Brown released a rap album titled “Paradigm.” The project features big artists, including Fivio Foreign, Young Thug, Jacquees in addition to Keyshia Cole.
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What’s Paradigm all about?
While speaking about his new project, Brown told Complex, “Paradigm, to me means, your total perspective,” he explains. “How you view the world, the lens through which you see everything. So a paradigm shift means a massive shift in how one sees everything. That’s what this album is about.” Brown also described his music as being about overcoming adversity. “It’s just about being a champion, overcoming adversity, persevering, and not letting people get in your head or dictate your position,” he explained. “Just being driven, being exciting, and being encouraging.”
At the top of the year, the NFL player abruptly left a Buccaneers/Jets game midway through, making it the last time he was on a football field. Although he has intentions on getting back on the field, he’s been trying to remain focus and busy. He previously told TMZ, “I’m a player first. I couldn’t even be in this position without being a football player. So I never want to take that for granted. I would love to continue my career. I got a lot of game left in me.”
As exciting as this is for him, AB has even more good things on his plate. As we previously reported, back in February it was announced that AB had joined Kanye’s Donda Sports. Days later, news arrived that he’d been made president. Since then, Brown has said he and Yeezy are “extremely serious” about trying to purchase the Denver Broncos.
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