Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, whom you probably used to know as Chad Ochocinco, has always been able to make news easily. Between Dancing With the Stars, guest-hosting RAW, off-field drama and arrests, and his infamous name change, it was never hard to find out where Chad was and what he was up to.
Saturday morning, Johnson made it known that he was in Jacksonville, Florida. And furthermore, he also made it known that he was really in the mood for a coffee and was willing to pay a might price for one.
Anybody in Jacksonville want to make an easy 1k, I need a ride to Starbucks please, $500 going & $500 to drop me back off should suffice, please❓
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) April 24, 2021
Apparently, without much working knowledge of things like Uber, Lyft, ZipCar, or taxis, Johnson was willing to pay an exorbitant amount to anyone willing to schlepp him across town for a mocha latte. And sure enough, someone took him up on the offer.
I’m at the Marriott, don’t know where the fuck I’m at but I’ll DM the address, hurry i really need Starbucks 🥺 https://t.co/NrLgnmErBr
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) April 24, 2021
https://twitter.com/ochocinco/status/1385987408043384837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1385987408043384837%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flarrybrownsports.com%2Ffootball%2Fchad-johnson-starbucks-pay-driver%2F577800
https://twitter.com/ochocinco/status/1385991572618100745
In a bit of a plot twist, Chad got his ride and his coffee but driver Joey McAvoy says he didn’t take the $1,000. That’s either noble or crazy, depending on how you want to feel about it.
Damn I’m famous. @brgridiron plot twist though. He offered me the money but I didn’t take it. Chad was respectful and we shared a good conversation while getting some coffee. It’s about the fan experience and I won’t forget it https://t.co/lPIs26y1Cg
— Joey McAvoy (@JMcvy8) April 24, 2021
Just got back from taking @ochocinco to Starbucks. Real chill guy, told the Starbucks person he loved them, and we had a good chat. Very cool experience. Whenever you’re back in Jac Ocho I got you! https://t.co/bnoLhFFDqa
— Joey McAvoy (@JMcvy8) April 24, 2021
What a journey. And even though Joey didn’t take the money, that’s an experience you don’t soon forget. As for Johnson, it isn’t all that surprising to hear he was in a generous mood about the trip and the coffee. He’s certainly shelled out big money to servers and those in food service before.
