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Former NFL Star Believes Jay-Z Feels Guilty After Taking Deals With NFL and Target

Is the reason Jay-Z keeps responding to haters actually because he has a guilty conscience? Former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick thinks so.

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Jay-Z rarely, if ever, receives backlash. He is frequently heralded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. He made billions from his music and business dealings. He’s also seen as a model for thriving as a Black man in America. However, after controversial partnerships with Target and the NFL, certain people have criticized how much he truly represents his communities.

But surely, all that money might cushion the mean comments. Is it even possible for him to feel guilty about anything with that much luxury? According to former NFL star Colin Kaepernick, he just might.

Back in July 2026, Jay-Z freestyled during one of his massive Yankee Stadium shows, mentioning the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback. “They run out of characters, had........

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