Colin Kaepernick Archives

Jay-Z and Roc Nation's deal with the NFL has angered many of those who stand with Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee for social injustice back in 2016. One person that recently spoke out on behalf of Kap was his attorney, Mark Geragos, who blasted Hov in an interview with ABC News (Aug. 19) for aligning with the NFL. "This deal between Jay-Z and the NFL crosses the intellectual picket line," Geragos said, before calling the move "cold-blooded" on Jay's part. "I can confirm to you that the deal was already done prior to any conversation that had with Jay-Z and he certainly didn’t have any conversations with the NFL." The deal has created a divide for artists who have almost been asked to take sides between Hov and Kap. Players such as Panthers safety Eric Reid and Kenny Stills of the Miami Dolphins have also been critical of Jay's endeavor with the league. On the flip side, artists like DJ Khaled, Vic Mensa, Cardi B, and Killer Mike have voiced their support for the Brooklyn mogul's latest business deal. Last week (Aug. 13), Roc Nation announced a partnership with the NFL to become the league's live music entertainment strategist, which will also involve responsibilities of overseeing the NFL's social justice initiative. This story originally appeared on Billboard.

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick’s Lawyer Calls Jay-Z’s Deal With NFL “Cold-Blooded”

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Jay-Z Defends NFL Deal with Roc Nation, Talks Kaepernick

Cardi B Confirms She Declined Super Bowl Halftime Performance in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick’s Attorney Says Maroon 5 Is Crossing the “Picket Line”

Colin Kaepernick Doesn’t Seem to Approve of Travis Scott’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Travis Scott Consulted Colin Kaepernick About Super Bowl Performance: Report

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EA Apologizes for Censoring Colin Kaepernick’s Name From Big Sean Verse in Madden NFL 19

Kendrick Lamar Talks Kanye, Colin Kaepernick, Pulitzer Prize, and More in New Interview

Beyoncé Surprises Colin Kaepernick to Present Him With Sports Illustrated‘s Legacy Award

Erykah Badu Took a Knee for Colin Kaepernick at the Soul Train Awards

Colin Kaepernick Says Meek Mill Is “Humbled by the Support”

Meek Mill Receives Support From Colin Kaepernick; FBI Reportedly Investigating Case

Jay-Z on NFL Anthem Protests: “It’s About Injustice”

J. Cole on Colin Kaepernick: “He Sacrificed His Dream”

Watch Stevie Wonder Take a Knee in Solidarity with Colin Kaepernick

Watch Jay-Z Dedicate a Song to Colin Kaepernick Live at the Meadows Music and Arts Festival

Kid of Kid ‘n Play Apologizes for His Role in Bizarre Colin Kaepernick Impersonation

Fox Sports Won’t Air Jason Whitlock’s Bizarre Colin Kaepernick Kid ‘n Play Sketch: Report

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VMAs 2017: Cardi B Shouts Out Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick Donated $34,000 to J. Cole’s Dreamville Foundation

J. Cole Speaks Out in Support of Colin Kaepernick at Baltimore Concert

Doofus Congressman Connects Kaepernick Protest and NYC Bombing

Silly Republican Accuses Colin Kaepernick of Being an ISIS Sympathizer

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