Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick stated that rapper Jay-Z has a 'guilty conscience' regarding his partnerships with the NFL and Target. Kaepernick expressed his views during an interview with NBC News, responding to Jay-Z's comments made at a concert in July, where Jay-Z referenced Kaepernick in relation to the backlash he faced for his deals. Jay-Z remarked, 'They run out of characters, had to bring back up Kap again,' and commented on Kaepernick's settlement with the NFL, suggesting that Kaepernick's financial gain came with restrictions on his speech. Kaepernick confirmed he would not sell his upcoming memoir, 'The Perilous Fight,' in Target stores, maintaining his stance against the company. He is collaborating with the National Association of Black Bookstores for his book tour. Kaepernick noted that Jay-Z's continued references to their past conflict indicate a struggle with public perception and a need to address the backlash he received for his actions in 2019.
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Colin Kaepernick Critiques Jay-Z's NFL and Target Partnerships
Colin Kaepernick criticized Jay-Z for his partnerships with the NFL and Target, suggesting that Jay-Z's comments indicate a 'guilty conscience.' Kaepernick confirmed he will not sell his memoir in Target stores, emphasizing his commitment to his principles. He is partnering with the National Association of Black Bookstores for his book tour.
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Colin Kaepernick Says Jay-Z Has 'Guilty Conscience' over Deals with NFL, Target
Colin Kaepernick Critiques Jay-Z's NFL and Target Partnerships