NFL, Jay-Z, Roc Nation Form Entertainment, Social Justice Partnership; But What About Kaepernick?

The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism.

The league not only will use JayZ’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative.” []

But where does this partnership leave the ongoing boycott of the NFL that many African Americans are taking part in? Jay-Z was a vocal supporter of Colin Kaepernick, does this business deal somehow circumvent the ongoing protest against the NFL and police brutality?

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