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Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant expressed some staunch views about Kanye West and important issues that have been highlighted in the last few weeks.

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Addressing issues like freedom of speech, the wide receiver tweeted, “It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it.”

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Dez Bryant supports Kanye West

Bryant’s tweet went viral online, as fans speculated Bryant’s reason behind these tweets. Since the Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) controversy has been circulating the internet for a while, one fan assumed it was regarding Kanye and suggested the same. Bryant replied that assumptions are a part of the problem.

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Bryant was in the spotlight for a while when he addressed Kanye West’s antisemitic comments. Bryant believes that Kanye is not antisemitic.

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Some fans went ahead and accused Bryant of antisemitism as well.

Bryant replied –

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A pot-stirring allegiance

Because of Kanye’s controversial statements, athletes like Jaylen Brown and Aaron Donald have dissociated with West’s Donda Sports. Kanye is no newcomer to controversy. This time is also joined by the NFL’s resident pot stirrer Antonio Brown. The free agent openly supported Kanye and his actions.

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Brown released a statement saying that he will remain president of Donda Sports. Brown took up the role of president after his release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yearly this year.

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The former Cowboys wide receiver and the former Bucs receiver have been faithful in their support of Kanye West. Following his antisemitic remarks, the rapper, producer, and fashion designer was dropped by many of his collaborators. This includes companies like Balenciaga, Gap, and Adidas. Ye’s talent agency CAA has cut ties with him as well.

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Anika Gomez is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. She holds a degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English from the National School of Journalism and Public Discourse. Anika loves American Football, Formula 1, Basketball, and Tennis. She is a passionate fan of the Cincinnati Bengals. Yes, she has been following Joe Burrow from his days as a college athlete and no, she is not a bandwagoner. She fervently believes that Baker Mayfield is not overrated and will write a strongly-worded email to those who disagree. When she's not up at ungodly hours watching NFL and NBA games, Anika can be found trying to finish her bottomless pile of TBRs, making Pinterest boards, and unsuccessfully attempting to make aesthetically pleasing art.

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