The Jets’ high-priced free agent wasn’t ready for an NFL peer to dump on his other craft.
New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell had a lot of time on his hands while sitting out the entire 2018 season in a contract dispute with his former team. When he wasn’t trolling the Pittsburgh Steelers on social media, Bell was promoting himself and crafting hip-hop magic.
I owe all my fans since it’s “Wins Day”…my new single is here!https://t.co/LFo3fsufvy pic.twitter.com/CX3uOwZYG5
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) October 26, 2017
Or so he thought.
Bell premiered his video for his single “Winsday” on Twitter and asked the audience if it was flames or trash. San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen chimed in with his honest opinion. While he may be a fan of Bell’s business sense and dual-purpose football skills, he’s not feeling the music at all.
I gotta keep it band bro. This ain’t it. 🗑 https://t.co/59gGirHyMZ
— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) April 1, 2019
The criticism immediately torched Bell’s ego and he responded as if he never asked for Allen’s opinion in the first place. The 27-year-old All-Pro seemed really offended by Allen’s honesty. Bell was enjoying the love from the women and fans who were telling him his joint was hot. He wasn’t ready for a peer to dump all over his other craft.
if youu honestly felt that way, youu could’ve just txted me and said that…lol but it seems even ppl with check marks wanna troll to seek attention for mentions now a days…enjoy this buzz fuzz, it’s still all positive vibes 🖤🙌🏾
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) April 1, 2019
Allen didn’t apologize. In fact, the 26-year-old NFL vet responded to Bell’s emotional Twitter burst with some more brotherly advice concerning the strength of Bell’s friendships.
It should’ve been your real friends that said it tho🤷🏽♂️🚫🧢 @LeVeonBell
— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) April 1, 2019
Then, Allen wrapped up his ego-check with one last philosophical Tweet about what the world needs.
Man man man. I think the world needed this. It’s ok to be honest with someone. People will ride your coattail just so you don’t throw them off the boat. They gonna agree with everything and anything you do. But a REAL one gonna let you know when it ain’t right! Friend or Not! https://t.co/MQvuQMlB8y
— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) April 2, 2019
Allen is obviously a guy that believes that honesty is the best policy. What started as a fun moment for Bell turned out to be a slight blow to the ego. Bell has been riding such a high since signing a four-year, $52.5 million deal ($35 million guaranteed) with the Jets, that maybe he needed a quick ego hit.
Getting a reality check isn’t the worst thing in the world for Bell. He needs to lockdown his emotions before coming to the media capital of the world, where they eat diva dudes for lunch every day and leave tough talkers and self-promoters little margin for error.
