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Colin Kaepernick Files Trademark To Copyright His Face & Afro

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty via TV One : Colin Kaepernick has filed a trademark that will hopefully prevent people from making money from his image. A black-and-white image of the former San Francisco 49er player face and hair will reportedly be used on “products such as shampoo and jewelry.” JUST IN: @Kaepernick7 applies for a trademark to an image of himself, intends to use to merchandize and to connect it with self-empowerment & education https://t.co/QMfJshzz89 pic.twitter.com/lwzWZdMZwI — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 10, 2018 Since taking a knee during the national anthem in 2016 (he’s also not played in the NFL since that time), the 30-year-old has been more visible now than ever, most recently being featured in a Nike ad . Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Earlier this year he was presented with Amnesty International’s top honor – the Ambassador of Conscience Award on Saturday, given to him for his inspiring contributions to helping human rights,  according to Al Jazeera.  “Colin embodies the true spirit of activism,”  the organization tweeted. “Thank you, Colin, for refusing to accept racial discrimination and injustice.” We are honored to present this year’s #AmbassadorOfConscience Award to Colin Kaepernick ( @Kaepernick7 ). Colin embodies the true spirit of activism. Thank you, Colin, for refusing to accept racial discrimination and injustice. pic.twitter.com/T9x6MP9unA — Amnesty International (@amnestyusa) April 21, 2018 Reports also say the trademarked image could be used in film and television projects, which would make sense since Ava DuVernay ‘s comedy series about the embattled NFL player was announced. READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Crew Member Dies On Set Of ‘Mister Rogers’ Film  State Court Throws Out Death Penalty Disproportionately Affecting Black People ‘HTGAWM’ Recap: Nate Digs Up Another Bone From Bonnie’s Graveyard Of Secrets Follow @TheRSMS

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Trump On Colin Kaepernick Headlining Nike’s Campaign: ‘A Terrible Message!’

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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C olin Kaepernick stays winning. Even though the NFL tried to destroy him, he brushes the hate off his shoulder and comes out on top whether it’s a series with Ava DuVernay or becoming one of the faces of Nike’s 30th anniversary campaign of their “Just Do It” motto, which just happened yesterday. Of course Trump spoke out and he is in an orange outrage. SEE ALSO:  From Al Sharpton To Barack Obama: Here’s How Aretha Franklin Was Celebrated At Her Funeral In an interview with  The Daily Caller , Trump babbled, I think it’s a terrible message that they’re sending and the purpose of them doing it, maybe there’s a reason for them doing it. But I think as far as sending a message, I think it’s a terrible message and a message that shouldn’t be sent. There’s no reason for it.” He also issued an implicit threat, “Nike is a tenant of mine. They pay a lot of rent.” Maybe that means Nike will have to look for a new space — if this is true because we all know how Trump like to believe he owns everyone. For example, when he wrongfully said Aretha Franklin worked for him. The ad dropped on social media yesterday with a photo of Kaepernick and the text, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”   See below: BREAKING: Nike had been paying Colin Kaepernick all along, waiting for the right moment. That moment is now, as he becomes the face of the company’s 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign. pic.twitter.com/uccpDStbq5 — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 3, 2018 Gino Fisanotti , Nike’s vice president of brand for North America, told ESPN , “We believe Colin is one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation, who has leveraged the power of sport to help move the world forward.” He continued, “We wanted to energize its meaning and introduce ‘Just Do It’ to a new generation of athletes.” Again, Colin just keeps winning. SEE ALSO: Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes Trump-Supporting DA Calls ‘Ghetto’ Maxine Waters A ‘Bitch,’ Can’t Believe She Hasn’t Been Shot This Colin Kaepernick Retweet Says Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Players’ Anthem Grievance

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Still Stannin’: 6 Songs That Unapologetically Mention Colin Kaepernick’s Name

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Al Pereira / Getty You’ve probably heard by now that EA Sports and the NFL took the petty route by removing Colin Kaepernick ‘s name from Big Sean’s verse on YG’s song “Big Bank” in the new Madden ’19 . Both Sean and YG issued an apology to Kaep, revealing that they knew nothing about the omission.   Even EA Sports issued a statement soon after, claiming that removing Colin’s name was a mistake. JUST IN: EA Sports says it didn’t mean to omit Colin Kaepernick’s name in YG’s song it licensed for use in Madden ‘19. Will add his name back in update. pic.twitter.com/ck8UhxI1fu — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 3, 2018 Well, while they figure that out —here are some other songs to jam out to that shout out the NFL legend’s name unapologetically. Hit the flip check ’em out.

Still Stannin’: 6 Songs That Unapologetically Mention Colin Kaepernick’s Name

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Puma Has Relaunched Their Basketball Division, With Jay Z Joining As President

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Taylor Hill/ Getty Images Entertainment / Getty According to an exclusive report from Complex , Puma is returning to the basketball game–and they’ve got some big names joining them for the ride. After major speculations about their return, the shoe and sportswear company has made it official by announcing the signings of top draft prospects including DeAndre Ayton (Arizona), Marvin Bagley III (Duke), and Zhaire Smith (Texas Tech). Ayton is considered the unanimous favorite to go No. 1 to the Phoenix Suns in Thursday’s draft, while Bagley and Smith are also expected to go in the lottery. On top of that news,  Jay Z  has joined as the company’s president of basketball operations. Adam Petrick , Puma’s global director of brand and marketing, told Complex : “We’ve been working with Roc Nation for quite some time. They’ve been great partners to us for several years. We’ve done many different deals with many different ambassadors.” When Puma approached him about this opportunity, Hov felt it “was something he wanted to be a part of,” according to Petrick. Mr. Carter will have a hand in the players selected to join Puma’s basketball division, along with assisting in the art design and overall concept and direction of the brand. “What’s important to him on a day like today is that it’s clear we’re making a serious push with players like Bagley and Ayton and Smith. We’re making a serious statement about the entry of the category, that we want to be a performance brand, but then also very culturally focused. It’s clear that we’re looking at basketball through the lens of culture, and thinking about the fashion of basketball, the music of basketball, all the aspects of culture around basketball as much as the on court presence that we will have,” Petrick continued. The worst kept secret: Puma is back in basketball. Company signing their first endorser Walt Clyde Frazier to a lifetime deal. Releasing 73 limited editions pairs at place on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn today. New handle is @PUMAHoops . pic.twitter.com/fmbgi5B0M0 — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 18, 2018 To celebrate its reintroduction to hoops, Puma also released limited-edition Walt Frazier Clydes and shared the big news that the legendary player has signed on to be a lifetime endorser of the brand.  

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The Godfather: DeSean Jackson Fires Agent And Now Eyeing Jay-Z And Roc Nation Sports [Video]

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jay-Z is running the black nation! ESPN.com business reporter Darren Rovell discusses DeSean Jackson’s decision to fire agent Drew Rosenhaus in hopes of signing with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. youtube ESPN

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