# Kaepernick Accuses NFL of Hiring Jay-Z | Hip-Hop News

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-09-18T03:40:21+00:00
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Colin Kaepernick dropped a bombshell accusation: the NFL hired Jay-Z to be the “Black Face of the NFL” to quietly shut down the protest movement he helped ignite. After turning down the league’s social justice initiative, Kaepernick claims owners turned to Jay-Z — leveraging his fame to control the narrative and silence dissent. This comes as the NFL and Roc Nation’s partnership continues, reigniting debate over who gets to lead the conversation on race and justice in sports — and who really holds the power behind the podium. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://hiphopwired.com/3065811/colin-kaepernick-says-jay-z-became-black-face-of-the-nfl/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d97ffd9c830c3c3c Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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