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Jay Z On Viral NFL Deal “I Think We’ve Moved Past Kneeling”

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August 15, 2019

Jay Z “It’s Time To Go Into Actionable Items”

Jay Z has been under fire ever since announcing his new partnership deal with NFL which also includes the rapper headlining the Superbowl halftime show.

Jay Z has spoken out about his controversial new partnership with the NFL, saying that he thinks we have moved “past kneeling.”

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Charlamagne Tha God asked series of questions during the interview. Jay Zanswered the questions alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Charlamagne wanted to know why he would sign a deal with the NFL with Kaep still out of work. Jay responded to the host of The Breakfast Club by bringing up Colin’s original goal in kneeling during the Anthem.

“To take it back, I think that we forget that Colin’s whole thing was to bring attention to social injustice, right?” asked Jay in return. “In that case, this is a success. This is the next thing.”

where he was asked whether he’d kneel or stand.

“I think we’ve moved past kneeling, and I think it’s time to go into actionable items.”

Jay Z continued : “No, I don’t want people to stop protesting at all. Kneeling — I know we’re stuck on it because it’s a real thing — but kneeling is a form of protest. I support protest across the board. We need to bring light to the issue. I think everyone knows what the issue is we’re done with that,” he said.

“We all know the issue now. OK, next. What are we moving [on to] next? … And I’m not minimizing that part of it, because that has to happen, that’s a necessary part of the process. But now that we all know what’s going on, what are we going to do? How are we going to stop it? Because the kneeling was not about a job, it was about injustice.”

Colin Kaepernick’s girlfriend Nessa blasted Jay Z for wrapping his deal in social justice when he’s working with an organization that denies someone an opportunity.

THIS is a lie. COLIN never spoke to Jay-Z and NFL ahead of that deal being done. They NEVER included him in any discussion 👉🏽 https://t.co/TWmoXS4JVJ pic.twitter.com/2bjSIEtnjQ

— NESSA (@nessnitty) August 14, 2019

She also debunked claims that he spoke with Kaepernick concerning the deal. “You don’t have to report to anybody! – but don’t you dare call it a social justice reform attempt when it comes to working with that company. Don’t mess with my family!” She reportedly said on Hot 97 on Wednesday after catching wind of Jay’s deal.

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Tomi Lahren called the rap and business mogul a former drug dealer in her reaction to the NFL deal. J Cole who is signed under Jay Z’s Roc Nation has also showed his support for Colin Kaepernick.