'Speaking to a Guilty Conscience': Colin Kaepernick Does Not Hold Back on Jay-Z
Kaepernick says Jay-Z is trying to repair his image after backlash over NFL and Target ties, while Kaepernick refuses to sell his memoir at Target.
- Colin Kaepernick critiques Jay-Z's business dealings with the NFL and Target, suggesting the rapper suffers from a "guilty conscience" for partnerships counter to social justice goals Kaepernick has championed for 10 years.
- Their relationship soured in 2019 when Jay-Z partnered his entertainment group, Rock Nation, with the NFL to produce Super Bowl halftime shows, following earlier support including Jay-Z wearing Kaepernick's jersey during a Saturday Night Live performance.
- Target's decision to sell an exclusive edition of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album drew Kaepernick's criticism, as the retailer faces boycotts over diversity practice changes. Kaepernick will not sell his forthcoming memoir, The Perilous Fight, at Target.
- During a July concert at Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z addressed tensions by criticizing those questioning his business moves, suggesting Kaepernick's supporters remain consistent in their disagreement with his corporate partnerships.
- Kaepernick told NBC News that he believes his actions speak for themselves, describing Jay-Z's current path as "reputational recovery" while maintaining focus on long-term social impact rather than responding to every critique.
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'Speaking to a guilty conscience': Colin Kaepernick does not hold back on Jay-Z
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