FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — Rob Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl. But, he won’t be playing in the big game.
The former Patriots tight end announced Tuesday he will be hosting his own music festival during Super Bowl week featuring some of his favorite artists, including Diplo, Kaskade, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, DJ Carnage and 3LAU.
“It’s going to be the biggest rager Miami has ever seen,” Gronk said in his Instagram announcement.
Over the weekend, Gronk said he would be making a “big announcement” Tuesday, sparking speculation and – for some – hope that he would be returning to the team to finish out the season. However, his video echoed his comments in October, where he said he would not return.
In the video, a bathrobe-clad Gronk sat on a couch with alter egos on either side of him. One talked about partying, saying, “We’re not talking about SB LIV. We’re talking about getting L-I-T.” and the other saying, “Bro, you have so much left in the tank. We need you back on the field this season fighting for another ring.”
In the end, the partying Gronk won the internal battle.
Gronkowski announced his retirement on Instagram earlier this year. Since then, he’s become an advocate for CBD oil – partnering with CBD Medic and Abacus Health, urging the NFL and other sports leagues to allow players to use CBD oil to recover from injuries sustained on the field.
He was also hired by FOX Sports as an NFL analyst.
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots looks on during the singing of the National Anthem during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots looks on in the first half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates his team’s victory in the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 in the second half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots reacts against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots reacts against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 09: Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots raises the Lombardi Trophy as he walks onto the field before the Red Sox home opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on April 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 09: Former New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski raises the Lombardi Trophy over his head before the Red Sox home opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on April 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 27: Rob Gronkowski at a press conference announced he is becoming an advocate for CBD and will partner with Abacus Health Products, maker of CBDMEDIC Topical Pain Products on August 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for CBDMEDIC)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 27: Rob Gronkowski at a press conference announced he is becoming an advocate for CBD and will partner with Abacus Health Products, maker of CBDMEDIC Topical Pain Products on August 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for CBDMEDIC)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 27: Rob Gronkowski at a press conference announced he is becoming an advocate for CBD and will partner with Abacus Health Products, maker of CBDMEDIC Topical Pain Products on August 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for CBDMEDIC)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 08: Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reacts during a Super Bowl LIII championship ceremony before the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – OCTOBER 25: Abacus Health Products (“Abacus”), maker of CBDMEDIC, hosts a press conference with Rob Gronkowski and Abacus CEO Perry Antelman to announce a partnership with Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place, revealing that CBDMEDIC branding will be present outside the stadium and throughout Patriot Place, including a new look for the iconic water tower as part of a new CBD advocacy program. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Abacus Health Products )
FOXBOROUGH, MA – OCTOBER 25: Abacus Health Products (“Abacus”), maker of CBDMEDIC, hosts a press conference with Rob Gronkowski and Abacus CEO Perry Antelman to announce a partnership with Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place, revealing that CBDMEDIC branding will be present outside the stadium and throughout Patriot Place, including a new look for the iconic water tower as part of a new CBD advocacy program. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Abacus Health Products )
BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 13: Gronkowski Family Foundation makes donation to Boston Children’s Hospital at Boston Children’s Hospital on February 13, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Boston Children’s Hospital)
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 23: Rob Gronkowski dances as he attends Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Boston Hot Pink Party Honoring Bill Belichick & Linda Holliday at InterContinental Boston on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images for BCRF)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 08: Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes a football during a Super Bowl LIII championship ceremony before the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 14: Rob Gronkowski attends the HFPA and THR Golden Globe Ambassador Party at Catch LA on November 14, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
