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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
Beyoncé for Commish !!! The NFL has struck a broad alliance with Jay-Z in which the rapper will both help the league with one of its thorniest problems—smoothing out continuing tensions with players over social-justice issues—and expand the NFL’s entertainment offerings, including the Super Bowl halftime show and other creative projects. The NFL and Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by Jay-Z, have launched a partnership in which Jay Z will take a prominent role in a social-justice program the league launched last year at a time when it was still roiled by controversy over player protests during the national anthem started by Colin Kaepernick. The parties said Roc Nation will also expand and play an integral role in the NFL’s entertainment operations—not just the halftime show, but also the production and distribution of other new football-related content together on streaming services. That could include original music, in addition to podcasts for players to voice their opinions on social and cultural issues that are important to them. Front Office Sport first reported an NFL-Roc Nation partnership. The deal effectively positions Jay-Z—who once rapped “I said no to the Super Bowl, you need me, I don’t need you”—as the face of the NFL’s social-justice program, Inspire Change, which was launched earlier in the year after years of unrest among its players. But the topic has been a prickly one for the NFL, as Kaepernick has gone unsigned for two years since inspiring the movement while some players continued to demonstrate through last year. Inspire Change’s stated goals are promoting education and economic advancement, improving police and community relations, and enacting criminal-justice reform. The initiative was started in partnership with the Players Coalition, which was founded by a group of players seeking to enact social reform, and has supported charities and causes across the country. Patriots owner Robert Kraft was among the key figures in bringing the partnership with Roc Nation together. Jay-Z said in an interview that he felt comfortable becoming a leading voice for the Inspire Change because of the league’s ability to reach so many different people. He is getting involved even though he may not agree with the politics of some of his new business partners—NFL team owners. “I’m black. That’s my world,” Jay-Z said at his offices in Manhattan. If he didn’t do business with wealthy business interests who he may disagree with politically, he added, “then I couldn’t have any TV shows. I couldn’t put my platform on TV because I’m sure someone who owns the broadcast network has supported someone who I don’t believe should be in office.” “I can’t control, no one can control the world that we live in currently and people’s choice to vote self interests,” the hip-hop icon added, referring to “very, very rich people.” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell championed Jay-Z’s ability to connect with younger fans that the league needs to both secure its future audience and make a broader cultural impact. “There’s really no one quite like him,” Goodell said. “When we talked about doing something together, the one thing that really stood out is both of us wanted to have an impact.” The NFL moved to the center of this conversation three years ago when Kaepernick began sitting and later kneeling during the national anthem to call attention to social issues and racial inequality. He was later joined by fellow players, and the movement was met with polarizing responses—praise from some for his activism, and derision from others who deemed the protests unpatriotic. Goodell said the league has sent letters inviting Kaepernick into the conversation on the league’s efforts. Jay-Z, on Monday, said he has not spoken to Kaepernick but hopes to do so soon. Kaepernick couldn’t immediately be reached for comment. “He absolutely brought this conversation alive,” Jay-Z said of Kaepernick. “We like to think that the way we build the Inspire Change platform, that if anything close to that would happen in the future, then Kaepernick would have a platform where he can express himself and maybe it doesn’t have to take place on the field.” Kaepernick became a free agent after that 2016 season and has gone unsigned since, leading to a grievance in which he alleged the NFL and its teams colluded to keep him unsigned because of his outspoken political views. The grievance was settled earlier in the year, for a sum The Wall Street Journal reported was less than $10 million. Tensions over the movement catalyzed by Kaepernick became inflamed in 2017 when President Trump repeatedly assailed the players’ actions as unpatriotic and in a stump speech referred to a generic player as a “son of a bitch.” In response, NFL players knelt en masse in a direct rebuke of the president’s language and the massively popular league found itself in an unusual firefight. The uproar also cast a light on owners’ relationships with the president. The Journal previously reported that in private depositions taken during Kaepernick’s grievance, the owners discussed how Trump’s commentary changed their opinion on the topic. That same issue roared back to life last week when word emerged that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross would host a fundraiser for Trump amid a heated national debate over criticisms that have called the president’s politics racially charged. Ross created a nonprofit to empower the sports community in social justice efforts to eliminate racial inequality, a juxtaposition called into question by one of his own players. “You can’t have a non profit with this mission statement then open your doors to Trump,” Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills tweeted. Ross has said since that while he agrees with Trump on some issues, they disagree on others. “I admire his conviction and his bravery for speaking how he truly felt,” Jay-Z said of Stills. “We’re going through a tough time,” he said. “A lot of people are not agreeing with one another. And we have to just push it along a little bit. There’s no magic pill. No one is going to have the solution themselves. You just have to do your little thing to push it along.” |
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| Author: | Jbi11s [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:04 am ] |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:36 am ] |
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This is cool. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:37 am ] |
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SpiralStairs wrote: This is cool. Yup. Pretty much solves everything. |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:38 am ] |
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: This is cool. Yup. Pretty much solves everything. The NFL has a black friend. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
He does seem to know how to get consulted for pay on many things. Props to him. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
"I said no to the Superbowl, you need me, I don't need you" He was right. I guess that's what happens when you become a billionaire. He gets laughed at 10 to 15 years ago. |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:20 am ] |
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He’s getting laughed at now too . |
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| Author: | Nas [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:23 am ] |
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badrogue17 wrote: He’s getting laughed at now too . Those extra commas act as blinders. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
Hopefully Roc Nation hires some people who have thought about the issue more comprehensively. He can be the face and they can do the work. Really though, NFL players aren't worried about broad social justice issues. They are micro focused. Jay Z isn't going to recommend incorporating the rainbow flag into the post touchdown home team flag waving. The Raider isn't going to change what he bites down upon. I wonder if "original music" is going to be player created music like WWF used to do with its wrestlers. Will we have a "Land of 1,000 Dances" covered by a rep from every team? |
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| Author: | BigW72 [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
I find it funny that the Billionaire White man club did this to themselves. Jay-Z line about not needing them they need him is accurate and now more applicable than ever. I could give 2 shits about the super bowl half-time show or in game music...but Jay-z made a nice payday out of it....as he seems to do with everything. Good for him! |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin' he's irreplaceable. |
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| Author: | WaitingforRuffcorn [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
I heard Holmes ask if Jay-Z can "properly adjudicate about the needs of people of color" as a billionaire. From this bullshit ceremonial position with the NFL? It's not like he's a judge now. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: I heard Holmes ask if Jay-Z can "properly adjudicate about the needs of people of color" as a billionaire. From this bullshit ceremonial position with the NFL? It's not like he's a judge now. His point is valid. Despite his music, Jay-Z has been detached from the issues in inner cities for nearly 3 decades. He will need people under his tent to guide him in the right direction. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with this power grab. |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
Nas wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: I heard Holmes ask if Jay-Z can "properly adjudicate about the needs of people of color" as a billionaire. From this bullshit ceremonial position with the NFL? It's not like he's a judge now. His point is valid. Despite his music, Jay-Z has been detached from the issues in inner cities for nearly 3 decades. He will need people under his tent to guide him in the right direction. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with this power grab. He’ll probably just tell them to move . |
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| Author: | WaitingforRuffcorn [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
I don't think he'll do much more than smile for the camera at games, tow the company line while saying he respects the position of players, and collect checks. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: I don't think he'll do much more than smile for the camera at games, tow the company line while saying he respects the position of players, and collect checks. Without something tangible (regardless of how small it may be) he's going to destroy his brand. I think he wants to expand his influence, not become a former billionaire. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
badrogue17 wrote: Nas wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: I heard Holmes ask if Jay-Z can "properly adjudicate about the needs of people of color" as a billionaire. From this bullshit ceremonial position with the NFL? It's not like he's a judge now. His point is valid. Despite his music, Jay-Z has been detached from the issues in inner cities for nearly 3 decades. He will need people under his tent to guide him in the right direction. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with this power grab. He’ll probably just tell them to move . Probably. The NFL doesn't understand that the new generation of NFL players don't give a crap about Jay-Z. From their perspective I can't understand why they would be willing to spend this type of money and give away leverage for an issue that was dead. |
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| Author: | WaitingforRuffcorn [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
Nas wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: I don't think he'll do much more than smile for the camera at games, tow the company line while saying he respects the position of players, and collect checks. Without something tangible (regardless of how small it may be) he's going to destroy his brand. I think he wants to expand his influence, not become a former billionaire. I don't think he will destroy his brand regardless. It's a vague partnership. And if people are mad at something he does it will trend on Twitter for 6 hours before it goes away. He will have made $6 million during that time. |
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| Author: | Cashman [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:55 pm ] |
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Isn't this a conflict of interest? I thought Jay-Z owns a player agency. I know Dez Bryant was under that RocNation Agency group. |
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| Author: | BigW72 [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
I think this is going to cost the NFL a good amount of money, but it's a worthwhile investment. they just deflected criticism to a third party....Jay-Z may not have much credibility with the current era of players, but he does with a big part of the audience. Looks like a win for everyone. |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
I just hope that Goodell has the sense not to refer to him as step n fetchit in any internal memoranda . |
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| Author: | sinicalypse [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:31 pm ] |
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Fucking Kaepernick. you read this article and his dumbass name pops up all over it like he's some major force in the world or anything other than a guy whose gimmick got over big-time so now he's just playing the part of mr. i'm black y'all. |
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| Author: | IMU [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
sinicalypse wrote: Fucking Kaepernick. you read this article and his dumbass name pops up all over it like he's some major force in the world or anything other than a guy whose gimmick got over big-time so now he's just playing the part of mr. i'm black y'all. And you're not, though you still ooze of jealousy. |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
Imagine if John Mellencamp were like "making music's great and all but what I really want is to be the Senior Vice President Of Being Thoughtful About The Plight Of Farmers" and then wrote lots of songs about taking meetings in conference rooms and managing a diversified investment portfolio. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NFL Hires Jay-Z. |
Curious Hair wrote: Imagine if John Mellencamp were like "making music's great and all but what I really want is to be the Senior Vice President Of Being Thoughtful About The Plight Of Farmers" and then wrote lots of songs about taking meetings in conference rooms and managing a diversified investment portfolio. Translation? |
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| Author: | The Hawk [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:58 pm ] |
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Fuck Goodell and Fuck the asshole Jay-Z. Two creeps from different spectrums of society. What's next, I wonder? Maybe Goodell will give Krappyneck a franchise and have him able to quarterback that team. The owners are getting what they deserved for re-hiring that piece of shit Goodell. THE NFL has now taken a political position against cops and law enforcement. Wonderful. |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:39 pm ] |
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Translation: Jay-Z suuuuuucks |
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| Author: | Spaulding [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:24 pm ] |
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Nas wrote: Curious Hair wrote: Imagine if John Mellencamp were like "making music's great and all but what I really want is to be the Senior Vice President Of Being Thoughtful About The Plight Of Farmers" and then wrote lots of songs about taking meetings in conference rooms and managing a diversified investment portfolio. Translation? My take - I'm a musician/singer/entertainer but I'm going to be head of something sounding socially important and deep. It's a job with an important sounding title that gives me social status and makes me feel good while making money and going to meetings that don't mean shit but everybody nods their head and pats themselves on the back for being generally important all while believing or tricking myself in to believing I'm making a difference, and morally righteous. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:27 pm ] |
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SpiralStairs wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: SpiralStairs wrote: This is cool. Yup. Pretty much solves everything. The NFL has a black friend. This is one of the (possibly) unintended consequences of the Rooney Rule. |
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