T.I. Announces He’s Boycotting NFL: “I Love My Falcons To Death But… Right Is Right”

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

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Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is going to have a lot more free time on Sundays when the NFL season returns. The King of the South has announced his disinterest in supporting a league that strips players of their individual freedoms.

Tip went to Instagram Monday (June 25) to share clips of his one-on-one chat with sports personality Jemele Hill where he explains his issues with the NFL’s national anthem policy has forced him to stop supporting.

No stranger to calling out the NFL, Tip recently questioned the league for giving a pass to former star Tim Tebow for his peaceful protest and punishing athletes for kneeling over police brutality.

In May, various hip-hop artists shared their disgust in the NFL forcing players to stand during the national anthem.

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Recently, the NFL announced his headline-generating new enforcement of making players salute the flag during the anthem.

NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance but gives them the option to remain in the locker room if they prefer, it was announced Wednesday. The policy subjects teams to a fine if a player or any other team personnel do not show respect for the anthem. That includes any attempt to sit or kneel, as dozens of players have done during the past two seasons. Those teams will also have the option to fine any team personnel, including players, for the infraction. (ESPN)

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. When I'm not covering hip-hop news and announcements, I'm deep into an Audible book and eating veggies.

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