In April 2021, Brady encountered criticism from environmental advocates.
At a fun event where people make jokes, Tom Brady, a famous football player, was being teased by comedians, including Nikki Glaser. But one joke about his losses in cryptocurrency seemed to make him uncomfortable.
During the show called “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” Glaser made fun of Brady’s bad investments in cryptocurrency, especially with a company called FTX, which doesn’t exist anymore.
Even Gronk said, “Tom also lost 30 million dollars in crypto… Tom, how did you fall for that?”
Glaser added, “I know that’s not real money.”
This joke made some people laugh, but it seemed to bother Brady. The roast, meant to honor one of football’s best players in a fun way, accidentally highlighted the tough financial situation Tom Brady is facing.
Even though he’s done amazingly in football, his money decisions off the field have caused a lot of trouble and stress, which people could sense in the awkward laughter during the event.
Tom Brady was more than just an investor at FTX. He promoted the company and got paid with stocks, along with his wife Gisele Bundchen.
In May 2021, Brady started his own NFT platform called “Autograph” where fans could buy and sell his digital collectibles.
However, Brady faced criticism in April 2021 from some people who care about the environment. They were upset because the technology behind NFTs and cryptocurrencies uses a lot of energy, and Brady had been an advocate for the environment.