The recent viral TikTok video featuring a man claiming to be a UCF football player during a dispute at Disney World has sparked controversy. UCF has swiftly responded to the incident, asserting that the individual in question has never been a part of the Knights football team.
Key Takeaway
UCF has refuted the claims made by an individual in a viral TikTok video, denying his affiliation with the university's football team.
UCF's Official Statement
Shortly after the video gained traction online, UCF released a statement refuting the man's claim. The university clarified, "He is not a member of our football team and never has been."
The Viral Video
The video captures the individual, identified as KJ Brathwaite, asserting his affiliation with the UCF football team during a confrontation with other Disney patrons. Despite his repeated claims in the video, UCF has categorically denied his association with the football team.
Contradictory Claims
Following the video's circulation, Brathwaite released a statement admitting that he had not played football for UCF. He alleged that his actions in the line were incited by racial slurs, although he later acknowledged that his behavior was regrettable.
