The NFL currently has no intention of severing its working relationship with him Jay Z Amid accusations of misconduct recently.
“We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z's strong response to them,” the NFL commissioner said Roger Goodell This was during a press conference on Wednesday, December 11. “We know that litigation is happening right now. From our perspective, our relationship with them will not change, including our preparations for the upcoming Super Bowl.”
Jay-Z's band Roc Nation is one of the main sponsors of the annual Apple Music Halftime Show Super Bowl match. Roc Nation and the NFL initially signed a partnership agreement in 2019, which was extended earlier this year. (Super Bowl LIX will be shown performance of Kendrick Lamar During the tournament on February 9, 2025.)
“I think they feel incredibly comfortable not only with the Super Bowl but also with other events that they've advised us on and helped us with,” Goodell, 65, added on Wednesday. “They have provided us with great social justice assistance on many occasions. They have been great partners.”
News broke on Sunday, December 8 that Jay Z, 55, had passed away Accused of rape in a civil suit. An anonymous plaintiff claimed that Jay Z (real name Shawn Carter) and Sean “Diddy” Combs He raped her in 2000 when she was 13 years old. Both Diddy and Jay-Z denied the “hideous” accusations.
“My wife and I will have to sit down with our children, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely watch the press and ask questions about the nature of these allegations, and explain people’s cruelty and greed.” g he wrote in a lengthy statement Released on Sunday. “I am saddened by another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at a young age. It is unfair to try to understand the inexplicable degrees of malice aimed at destroying families and the human spirit.
The next day, Jay-Z Submitted to class Legal complaint hours before going out with his wife Beyoncé in The world premiere of her film Mufasa. The film also features the couple's 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, who joined them on the red carpet alongside Beyoncé's mother. Tina Knowles. (Jay Z and Beyoncé, 43, also share 8-year-old twins Sir and Rumi.)
source He said exclusively Us Weekly That Beyoncé does not believe the accusations and is “putting on a brave face” for her children.
“She is moving forward with her life, remains committed to her scheduled performance in two weeks, and will be there for her family as much as she can,” the insider said. “She won't let this ruin her image.”
Beyoncé is next scheduled Title of the halftime show From the Baltimore Ravens' upcoming game against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day. The NFL game will be streamed live on Netflix.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).