Former NFL running back Leonard Fournette is under fire after a video resurfaced of him at an event with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
The rapper and producer was recently charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation for prostitution.
In a resurfaced clip, Diddy is seen in a white suit toasting a group in an outdoor setting. To his right is hip-hop legend Jay Z, sporting a pink blazer, and to his left is Fournette, in a cream-colored ensemble.
While there is no indication of Fournette’s involvement in Combs’ plans, users criticized the former LSU star for being close to the now infamous entertainer.
“What are Leonard Fournette and Meek Mill looking for in this video with P Diddy?” asked one user.
Former NFL running back Leonard Fournette is under fire for appearing in a video with Diddy
“Leonard Fournette is getting into freak offs,” said another.
“Yeah… that’s Leonard Fournette,” added a third with three grimacing emojis.
TO fourth user He pointed out how Diddy made a toast to black billionaires in the viral video. He then pointed out how Fournette “said ‘yes’ to black billionaires, his career earnings are 38 million.”
“Why is he there?” added a fourth among many tweets questioning his attendance.
Fournette was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fourth overall pick in 2017. He stayed with the Jags for two years before moving to Tampa Bay, where he won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in 2021.
After leaving the following year, Fournette spent his final tenure in Buffalo for just one year. He made his debut in 2023 against the Chargers in Week 16, but was released on January 16, 2023.
During his time in the league, the New Orleans native racked up 4,518 rushing yards and 2,219 receiving yards. He also caught 312 passes and scored 41 touchdowns.