Oklahoma State star running back Chuba Hubbard is staying off social media for a while.
Hubbard tweeted a statement Tuesday saying that his social media pages have turned into a "playground for hate" since he's been more vocal on issues this offseason. Hubbard first gained attention when he threatened to hold out this upcoming football season after his coach, Mike Gundy, was seen wearing an OAN shirt.
The Cowboys player also called for the resignation of Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater in a tweet he's since deleted. In the tweet, Hubbard said Prater “overstepped his position by allowing police brutality and excessive force to continue against demonstrators exercising the First Amendment in Oklahoma City, OK.”
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He sent a few additional tweets saying Prater "is abusing his power as an elected official." He also called on his followers to call Prater's office and "1. Drop all charges against demonstrators, 2. End qualified immunity, 3. Re-open the Isaiah Lewis case, 4. End cash bail, and 5. Resign."
After his tweets started to gain traction, Hubbard deactivated his social media accounts. He later reinstated them, but said in a statement that he's going to stay off the platforms for now.
Peace be with you all 🖤 pic.twitter.com/u5leqHVfao
— Chuba Hubbard (@Hubbard_RMN) July 21, 2020
"I have never incited or promoted violence or hate. All I've done is voice my opinion on issues I feel are not ethical! I love all," Hubbard wrote in his statement. "Even those that don't see eye to eye with me! I will continue to play football at the highest level! That won't ever stop! But I also won't stop pushing for what I feel is right! With that being said .. I have noticed my social media has become a playground for hate. That's the last thing I ever wanted to happen! I am a man, a Black man, a human. Everything I've ever said or done in my life I own! All the love and hate I own!"
Hubbard opened the door to a return to Twitter, but for the time being he's staying away.
