Overview

• Kadarius Toney, a former first-round NFL pick and two-time Super Bowl winner, sparked retirement rumors after reportedly announcing plans to focus on a rap career during an Instagram Live session on April 17, 2025.
• Toney later denied the rumors on his Instagram story, calling them baseless and claiming they were an attempt to gain attention, while expressing his passion for music.
• The wide receiver remains an unsigned free agent after being released by the Cleveland Browns in 2024 following underwhelming performances and disciplinary issues.
• Toney, who has been releasing music under the name Yung Joka for several years, dropped his most recent album in 2024 as he explores opportunities in the $28.6 billion global music industry.
• His NFL career has been marked by highlights like a record-breaking Super Bowl punt return, but also by injuries, inconsistent play, and off-field controversies, including a February 2025 assault arrest.