The incident highlights the ongoing conversation around religious expression and fashion. Know the name, price and designer of the Damar Hamlin Super Bowl jacket
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has received backlash for his critical comments regarding Damar Hamlin’s attire at Super Bowl LVII.
Damar Hamlin NFL Super Bowl 2023 Travis Jesus jacket price and designer
Damar Hamlin, who was in attendance at the game where the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, wore a $3,150 Takashi Murakami “Travis Jesus” jacket with a modified crucifix on the back.
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Damar Hamlin's jacket you saw made by artist Takashi Murakami,is actually titled “Travis Jesus”
Travis Scott sacrificed his fans in a satanic ritual at Astroworld.He made the piece famous by commissioning a jeweler to turn the image into a large rhinestone encrusted pendant. pic.twitter.com/6sHxAzqgpL— Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) February 13, 2023
What did Adrian Peterson say about Damar Hamlin’s jacket?
Peterson took issue with the jacket, calling it “blasphemous” and “disrespectful” in a statement to TMZ. “You should be thanking God son! We all fall short but c’mon man! I find this disrespectful,” he said. However, fellow former running back Fred Taylor disagreed with Peterson’s public condemnation, suggesting that he reach out to Hamlin privately to express his concerns.
What in the blasphemous Hell is this Damar Hamlin is wearing? pic.twitter.com/11uXZRSIEk
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) February 13, 2023
Peterson maintained his stance, arguing that the situation was different and that Damar Hamlin should have known better.
Damar Hamlin survives a heart attack. Thousands prayed for him. He survives it and goes to the Superbowl wearing a jacket mocking Jesus. How stupid can someone be to mock the one who gave Him a second chance?🤦🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/2Y61eCIiP0
— CaliforniaRealtorCristy 🏠🐸💃 (@RealtorCristyB) February 14, 2023
In an effort to address the situation and clarify his intentions, Peterson spoke with Hamlin directly. “So I spoke with [Damar], and we were able to discuss our thoughts as men. I want to be clear, I’m the last person to judge anyone, and that was never my intention,” Peterson said in a statement to TMZ.
Damar Hamlin is recovering after cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin has not publicly responded to the situation, but it is clear that his recovery is going well. He was able to attend the game and even made his way down to the field. Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in 2020, and while recovery has been slow, doctors have assured him that he could still play football if he chooses to do so.
NEW — Damar Hamlin is Asked What Reason Doctors Gave Him For His Heart Stopping
“Umm, that’s something I want to stay away from” pic.twitter.com/pVUytXblOH
— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) February 14, 2023
While some may view Damar Hamlin’s jacket as offensive or disrespectful, others argue that fashion is a form of personal expression and should be respected as such. It is important to consider the intention behind fashion choices and to have respectful conversations about differing opinions.
In the end, Peterson’s criticism of Damar Hamlin’s jacket may have missed the mark. While it is understandable to have strong opinions about religious expression, public shaming and condemnation are not productive ways to address these issues. By reaching out to Hamlin and discussing the situation privately, Peterson was able to clarify his intentions and foster a more constructive conversation.
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