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Kaepernick vs Jay-Z Tensions Resurface | Birmingham News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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Summary
Colin Kaepernick is speaking out again — this time targeting Jay-Z over their fractured relationship, sparked by Jay-Z’s NFL partnership and recent comments defending his Target album deal. Kaepernick, who once had Jay-Z’s full support during his anthem protests, now sees the rapper’s latest remarks as an attempt to control the narrative around activism and corporate accountability. While Jay-Z pushed for institutional change after Kaepernick’s kneeling, Kaepernick publicly criticized Roc Nation’s 2019 NFL deal, calling it a betrayal of real social justice. Now, Kaepernick’s memoir won’t be sold at Target — he’s partnering with Black-owned bookstores instead — and he’s accusing Jay-Z of using nostalgia to deflect from past disagreements. The rift, once rooted in shared purpose, has deepened into public tension. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cbde4136dd922280