Nessa Diab, media personality and Colin Kaepernick’s girlfriend, went on Hot 97 Wednesday where she openly criticized Roc Nation and Jay-Z’s new partnership.
As reported, Jay and Colin’s team have been in a back-and-forth about Colin’s non-involvement with Jay’s deal.
via Complex:
Nessa, and others who are close to Kaepernick, confirmed he was not involved with the initiative, nor did he get a heads up from JAY-Z. This came as somewhat of a shock to fans, as Hov had been a vocal supporter of Kaepernick during his legal battle with the NFL. Back in 2017, the former 49er filed a collusion grievance against the league, claiming he was blackballed over his on-field protests against police brutality. JAY even rocked Kaepernick’s jersey during a 2017 appearance on Saturday Night Live.
During a press conference Wednesday, JAY and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell claimed they spoke to Kaepernick about the initiative; however, JAY did not commit to including athlete down the road.
“I’m not his boss. I can’t just bring him into something. That’s for him to say,” JAY told reporters, when asked if Kaepernick would be involved. “[…] We all do different things. We all work differently for the same results. I don’t knock what he’s doing, and hopefully he doesn’t knock what I’m doing.”
Nessa reiterated her claims that the Roc Nation x NFL deal was a PR stunt that intended to clean up the mess created by the Kaepernick controversy. She told listeners that she was still a fan of JAY, but was frustrated that he was working with an organization that continued to deny Kaepernick opportunities.
@CRS_One gave few highlights from what all Nessa said — and she’s not happy. It’s probably safe to assume Colin feels similarly. Get into her quotes below.
“The disappointment in Jay-Z isn’t in the partnership. The disappointment is wrapping it in Social Justice.” – Nessa.
— Captain Cristobal (@CRS_One) August 14, 2019
“I don’t mind you doing a business deal – but I do mind you wrapping it in social justice when you’re working with an organization that denies someone an opportunity.” – Nessa
— Captain Cristobal (@CRS_One) August 14, 2019
“Jay has phenomenal music, he’s done so much nobody’s taking that away from him! Do your business! But don’t talk to me about that League when they’re doing dishonorable things.”
— Captain Cristobal (@CRS_One) August 14, 2019
“This person working with this league wore Colin’s Jersey – But some people don’t understand what’s going on.
— Captain Cristobal (@CRS_One) August 14, 2019
“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!”
— Captain Cristobal (@CRS_One) August 14, 2019
“I don’t care who you are – Wrong is wrong – You’re not gonna act funny towards my family!”
— Captain Cristobal (@CRS_One) August 14, 2019
