Panthers QB Cam Newton defiantly addresses 'gang' photo on InstagramLarry Brown Fox Sports.comSep 4, 2015 at 6:33pmPanthers quarterback Cam Newton did not take kindly to insinuations made online about perceived gang ties.
Jeremy BrevardCam Newton refuses to back down to fans accusing him of posting a “gang” photo on Instagram.Newton isn’t the most active user on social media, but he did post a photo Thursday of himself with several friends. According to The Charlotte Observer, the photo was taken on a trip to Mexico in May. Newton is seen throwing up some letters with his hands, while five others are seen with red bandannas over their faces.
"D1FFERENT FATHER, D1FFERENT MOTHER,?SAME STRUGG1E WE HUST1E THEM MY BROTHAs" -1OVENewton received backlash because some thought he was throwing up a gang sign in the photo. You can see one comment ask whether the photo is of the “Panthers Crips or Bloods.” Contrary to what theorists believe, The Observer says Newton was just holding up a “W” to represent his alma mater Westlake High in Atlanta.
A day later Newton posted a second photo of himself and his friends in suits, and he used it to defend the first picture.Here was his caption:“I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want.” -Muhammad Ali
