T.I. Explains Why He's Still Boycotting The NFL
T.I. Explains Why He’s Still Boycotting The NFL [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Many celebrities have been boycotting the NFL. T.I. talked to “The Rickey Smiley Show” about boycotting the NFL for another season and mentioned that players rights aren’t being respected. He mentioned that the United States military pays the NFL for them to sing the national anthem at every game.
T.I. called that paid patriotism and spoke about how he’s seen girls cut up a flag to make a bathing suit and that’s just as disrespectful. People will be mad about players taking a knee for the national anthem, but won’t say anything about the innocent Black life that was taken. These are the reasons why T.I. won’t support the NFL.
RELATED: T.I. Breaks Down How To Get Black Lives To Matter To Corporations [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
He even said he wouldn’t go to a game or buy a jersey. T.I. believes if people stop watching these games the Nielsen rate will go down and this will cause the NFL to lose money. When asked if he would perform for the Superbowl that will be in Atlanta next year, T.I. said he would for the right price. The money he makes from that will be used to create programs in low-income communities.
RELATED: Black Tony Feels Some Type Of Way About T.I. & Tiny Getting Back Together [EXCLUSIVE]
Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” 6am ET.
RELATED: How T.I. More Than Made Up For Not Attending Tiny’s Big Birthday Party [EXCLUSIVE]
The Latest:
- Savannah James’ Latest Look Mixes Luxe Pieces From Louis Vuitton With Upcycled Fashion & $50 Zara Shorts
- Diana Ross’ “Upside Down” Finds New Life in Stranger Things
- All the Movies & TV Shows Caleb McLaughlin Has Been In
- Black Christmas Classics: 10 Soulful Santa-Approved Songs For Your X-Mas Playlist
- 20 Celebrities Who Ate Harder Than We Ate For Thanksgiving, Vol. 3
- Trump Administration Cancels Temporary Immigration Protections For Haitians
- A Complete Guide to the Holiday Mess: The Fights, Feuds, and Foolishness Headed Your Way
- I Flew 13 Hours to Seoul for 9 Skincare Treatments
- Dr. Contessa Talks ‘Married To Medicine’ Season 12, Sweet Tea, & Healing Her Heavenly Feud–‘Life Be Lifein’ [Exclusive]
- Wickedly Fabulicious! A Gallery Of Popular Pretties Who Caused A Scene In Pink & Green During ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere Weekend
- Urban One Radiothon For St. Jude Kids Raises $1.6 Million
- The 50 Hottest, Flyest & Sexiest Looks from Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour
- Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025
- US Embassy Official Told Trump’s South African Refugee Program Is For White People Only, New Report Says
- Celebs Who Turn 50 This Year