Colin Kaepernick suggests NFL hired Jay-Z to replace him in activism

In an interview, Colin Kaepernick alleged that NFL owners hired Jay-Z to fill the void he left as a prominent black voice in the league following his protest against racial injustice. Kaepernick stated that after being blackballed from the NFL, he was offered a role in social justice initiatives, but declined. He criticized the NFL for seeking a 'black face' to counter the protests and claimed Jay-Z's involvement was part of this strategy. The discussion came as Kaepernick reflected on the aftermath of his protests and the league's response, particularly after negotiating an agreement with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2019 to enhance its social justice efforts and entertainment programming.

• 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Colin Kaepernick suggests NFL hired Jay-Z to ‘subvert the protest’ around his controversy