In a shocking turn of events, former NFL star Antonio Brown is embroiled in controversy following allegations that he attempted to kill a man who disrupted Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. The incident has drawn significant attention in the wake of the man’s recent arrest.
Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu of New Orleans was taken into custody on June 26, 2025, by Louisiana State Police for charges including resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. His arrest stems from a protest during Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX performance on February 9, where he ran across the field waving a Sudanese flag that read “Sudan and Free Gaza.” Although initially cleared by local authorities, state officials later reopened the case, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
The NFL responded to Nantambu’s actions by banning him from all future league events, despite his earlier clearance to perform as a backup. Upon learning of Nantambu’s arrest, Antonio Brown criticized him, calling him a “fraud, liar, stalker & criminal,” while maintaining his innocence regarding the shooting allegations.
The drama escalated after Nantambu accused Brown of shooting at him during a chaotic incident outside a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16. According to police reports and surveillance footage, Brown allegedly punched Nantambu, seized a security guard’s firearm, and fired two shots while pursuing him. Nantambu claimed he was grazed by a bullet and expressed that he feared for his life during the encounter.
In response to the allegations, Brown stated, “He snuck into a gate at the event and came right up to me trying to steal from me and threaten my life. Media hasn’t told this story yet, instead painting a false picture of me.” He is currently out on a $10,000 bond while facing an attempted murder charge.
This incident marks yet another chapter in the tumultuous and adversarial relationship between Brown and Nantambu, who previously accused Brown of stealing a custom pendant during a trip to Dubai in 2022. That dispute culminated in a lawsuit, which initially resulted in a nearly $1 million judgment in Nantambu’s favor, although the case was later dismissed.
As both men navigate their legal troubles, the connection between Brown’s alleged actions and the Super Bowl protest adds a complex layer to this unfolding narrative.
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