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
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
Colin Kaepernick has been securing the bag the entire time he’s been out of the NFL. In a bold move on Monday, Nike revealed that Kaepernick is the face of the 30th Anniversary of their iconic “Just Do It” campaign. The series features black and white photos of athletes Serena Williams , Odell Beckham Jr. , Shaquem Griffin , Lacey Baker , and LeBron James . The caption in front of Kaepernick’s black and white image, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018 RELATED: Colin Kaepernick’s Case Against The NFL Is Going To Trial Kaepernick has been with Nike since 2011 when the company signed him to its endorsement roster. “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,” Gino Fisanotti, Nike’s vice president of brand for North America, told ESPN . More details on Kaep’s Nike deal: Details on Kaepernick and #Nike : – It’s wide endorsement. He’s going to have his own branded line. Shoes, shirts, jerseys, etc. There will be Kaepernick apparel. – Contract is a “star” deal on par with a top end #NFL player. Millions per year. Star deals also include royalties. — Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) September 3, 2018 See some of the Just Do It ads below. Awesome new Nike “Just Do It” ads pic.twitter.com/JFaAfm3ize — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 3, 2018 You can take the superhero out of her costume, but you can never take away her superpowers. #justdoit pic.twitter.com/dDB6D9nzaD — Nike (@Nike) August 25, 2018 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://theboxhouston.com” id=”9699341″ overlay=”true”] Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty Crazed Star Spangled Banner disciples will go out their way to say how much they hate Colin Kaepernick . If he puts his name on something, the American flag waving, MAGA hat wearing citizens are ready to burn it down. Just recall the moment Kaep started protesting police brutality by taking a knee during the national anthem. MAGA Twitter went OFF by burning their Colin Kaepernick jerseys on camera for all of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see. Now folks are gathering their charcoal and lighting fluid once again thanks to a move Colin made with Nike. According to ESPN , the major shoe brand named Kaepernick as the face of their “Just Do It” campaign, which is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary as Nike’s key slogan. On Monday, Colin shared the news on social media with the message “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018 So of course, this had MAGA Twitter PISSED . Rubbers went aflame…. First the @NFL forces me to choose between my favorite sport and my country. I chose country. Then @Nike forces me to choose between my favorite shoes and my country. Since when did the American Flag and the National Anthem become offensive? pic.twitter.com/4CVQdTHUH4 — Sean Clancy (@sclancy79) September 3, 2018 . @Nike Due to your support of C.K. in your coming adds, I as an American can no longer support your company. #boycottNike #IStandForOurFlag pic.twitter.com/5JxSMD8SSO — AlterAtYeshiva (@alteratyeshiva) September 4, 2018 And #NikeBoycott started trending on Twitter. Some folks even got creative with their demolition… U MESSED UP @NIKE #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/OpEBFf6qwX — Kno (@Kno) September 4, 2018 In true American fashion I just DRONE STRIKED my Nike shoes! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/0S9C6lgAkE — jordan (@JordanUhl) September 4, 2018 While others decided to go the arts and crafts route… Hey #Nike . I don't wear politics or anything related to #ColinKaepernick I no longer buy 5 to 6 pairs per year of Air Monarch Black size 9 anymore either. Just do it? I did. I set my bunions free. #RemovetheSwoosh pic.twitter.com/68UuGMmIaD — Twentyoz (@Twentyoz_) September 3, 2018 One not-so-bright man even went all the way with his shoe burning… BREAKING: Local man turns hollow gesture into a trip to the hospital. Thanks Obama! #NikeBoycott pic.twitter.com/7ErswUPEOQ — Matt Lipton (@mattliptoncomic) September 4, 2018 It was quite the show watching people waste good money. The opposite spectrum of the Internet reacted in the most hilarious way… #NikeBoycott ACCURATE pic.twitter.com/ErYhtujrVb — Horace Towns (@thehoracetowns) September 4, 2018 When a Trump Supporter Footlocker Employee has to Ring Out all of my Nike Kaepernick Gear #NikeBoycott pic.twitter.com/m8gTkNU671 — PIMP C's NEPHEW (@REALsince86) September 4, 2018 The whole 20% of white people (well some of them ) who buy Nikes has me crying with this whole #NikeBoycott thing Nike will be fineeeeeeee, black people give them the most sales anyway pic.twitter.com/Org1rW5IWp — Shelly (@diosa_shelly) September 4, 2018 But aside from the comedy, many veterans once again came to Kaepernick’s defense and pointed out how stupid the so-called #NikeBoycott is. Dear White America, Stop using Vets like me as your excuse for the #NikeBoycott . Stop weaponizing our service for your petty racism. If you really gave two sh*ts about my service, why do you allow me and so many other Veterans to live in poverty? — Talitha Dragonfly (@TalithaDrgnfly) September 4, 2018 As a veteran, first let me say that I served so that you have the freedom to protest Nike. Second, I served so that Kaepernick and others can #TakeAKnee . Third, please consider actually helping a veteran, and donate any of that Nike gear you plan to dispose of in protest. — George Capen #exGOP (@george_capen) September 4, 2018 I’m a Navy veteran that is the child of two marines and we all are #VeteransForKaepernick pic.twitter.com/0Fhzvi9GRp — the Revolution will Not be Televised (@SOimLikeWord) September 3, 2018 Good on @Nike for putting @Kaepernick7 in the spotlight for his sacrifices. Giving up something you love for the well being of others is a lot more American than giving false reverance to a piece of fabric. I am definitely a proud member of #VeteransForKaepernick — John (@jtckck27) September 4, 2018 Instead of burning your Nike gear bcuz u hate Kaep for dissing vets, and now u hate Nike for standing w Kaep, please send it to me and I will hand deliver them to homeless people and vets myself. #JustDolt #Kaepernick #veteransforkaepernick PM me for an address. — Dave (@bbcoach19) September 4, 2018 It seems like any paraphernalia protest that doesn’t involve fire and destruction is too advanced for the MAGA squad. According to The Wall Street Journal , Colin’s deal with Nike is set to pay him a “top of the line” multiyear deal. This might be one way Kaepernick is making money for himself, considering he remains unsigned with an NFL team. The athlete is suing the NFL for colluding to keep him out of the league. With Colin’s new “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything” motto, Nike is hoping to reach 15 to 17 year olds, according to Nike’s vice president of brand for North America, Gino Fisanotti. He 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.” Not to mention, let’s not act like Nike doesn’t have a huge Black audience. So even if a mostly White community supports #NikeBoycott or if Nike’s stock has started to drop , there definitely will be a fan-base for Kaep’s “Just Do It” campaign. So for now, MAGA Twitter will have to stay mad.
Long-time Republican senator John McCain has died, a source has confirmed to the Associated Press. McCain, who had been battling brain cancer for a number of years, passed away in Arizona. He was 81. McCain, the former Presidential nominee, leaves behind his wife of 37 years Cindy; seven children, including three from his first marriage, to Carol Shepp; and his 106-year-old mother, Roberta McCain. McCain was four days shy of his 82nd birthday. McCain over the years became known as the “Maverick” of Congress and America’s most famous prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. The former Navy pilot with a famous admiral father was shot down over Vietnam and spent 5 1/2 years as a POW in the north, most of that time in a prison sarcastically termed the Hanoi Hilton for the way inmates were treated. RELATED: GOP Senator John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer McCain served in the United States Senate for more than 30 years, becoming a congressman in 1982. He clashed ofter with Donald Trump and ran for President twice, first in 2000 and in 2008, when he won the Republican Nomination, ultimately losing to Barack Obama . Obama released a statement on the passing of McCain, saying, “Few of us have been tested in the ways John once was, or required to show the kind of courage that he did. But all of us can aspire to the courage to put the greater good above our own. At John’s best, he showed us what that means.” OBAMA statement on McCain pic.twitter.com/1uIj7zGraG — Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) August 26, 2018 Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone
My darlings: pic.twitter.com/nBmsE2p9SI — QUEEN (@NICKIMINAJ) August 22, 2018 In a press release issued by Live Nation yesterday, it was revealed that Nicki Minaj will be postponing the North American leg of her tour . Due to the delay, Future will no longer join her for the US dates (once they’re rescheduled for 2019). Live Nation said in the statement, “Following her unforgettable VMA performance, Nicki Minaj has decided to reevaluate elements of production on the NickiHndrxx Tour. The outing will now kick off in Europe this coming February as planned. Nicki has decided to contribute more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour’s launch to make certain her fans get the absolute best quality show that they deserve. Due to scheduling conflicts Future will not be on the North American run. Nicki Minaj will be announcing new North American dates to kick off in May 2019. Refunds for the previously scheduled North American dates will be available at point of purchase, with new Nicki Minaj on-sale details announced soon.” The “Barbie Dreams” rapper also addressed the switch on Instagram, apologizing to fans while guaranteeing it will all “be worth it.” On Tuesday, August 21, PageSix reported that according to their sources, the NickiHNDRXX tour was in danger of being canceled because tickets “aren’t flying off the shelves.” Do you plan on attending the show when it hits your city? Listen to Ms. Minaj’s explanation up top and let us know.
My darlings: pic.twitter.com/nBmsE2p9SI — QUEEN (@NICKIMINAJ) August 22, 2018 In a press release issued by Live Nation yesterday, it was revealed that Nicki Minaj will be postponing the North American leg of her tour . Due to the delay, Future will no longer join her for the US dates (once they’re rescheduled for 2019). Live Nation said in the statement, “Following her unforgettable VMA performance, Nicki Minaj has decided to reevaluate elements of production on the NickiHndrxx Tour. The outing will now kick off in Europe this coming February as planned. Nicki has decided to contribute more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour’s launch to make certain her fans get the absolute best quality show that they deserve. Due to scheduling conflicts Future will not be on the North American run. Nicki Minaj will be announcing new North American dates to kick off in May 2019. Refunds for the previously scheduled North American dates will be available at point of purchase, with new Nicki Minaj on-sale details announced soon.” The “Barbie Dreams” rapper also addressed the switch on Instagram, apologizing to fans while guaranteeing it will all “be worth it.” On Tuesday, August 21, PageSix reported that according to their sources, the NickiHNDRXX tour was in danger of being canceled because tickets “aren’t flying off the shelves.” Do you plan on attending the show when it hits your city? Listen to Ms. Minaj’s explanation up top and let us know.
Source: @Overtime / Twitter LeBron James joined his son Bronny’s AAU team for warm-ups, causing a stir in the gym and on social media. Watch some of his highlight dunks below, and hit the jump to hear him speak about the pressure his legacy puts on his sons. @KingJames always a kid at heart… @BigfootHoops warming up with his son’s team North Coast Blue Chips here in Vegas. #Summer18 #Vegas pic.twitter.com/uudJZ1nXUA — Dee (@GoodLifeBoss) July 29, 2018 LeBron just SHUT DOWN THE GYM during Bronny's Warm ups!!!! @KingJames @BigFootHoops pic.twitter.com/1yvNPG5uiD — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 28, 2018 LEBRON JAMES.. best middle schooler in the world pic.twitter.com/mGgM7cGKdM — Shareef O’Neal (@SSJreef) July 29, 2018 LEBRON IS DUNKING IN WARMUPS @KingJames @BigfootHoops pic.twitter.com/A8HxxtIA6F — Overtime (@overtime) July 28, 2018 Bron and Bryce’s handshake game legit #JamesGang pic.twitter.com/0fW1DtMI72 — SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) July 28, 2018 AAU be like “ he is in the 8th grade” https://t.co/RDGulnYrPk — Kerem Kanter (@KeremKanter) July 29, 2018 For real though, how mad are you if your dad is in your team layup line? https://t.co/AD1SQm5q5S — Shane Hippli (@S_Train24) July 29, 2018 Earlier this week, LeBron James says he regrets giving his son his name because of the pressure and just wants to give him the blueprint. Yesterday, LeBron was throwing down thunderous dunks in the layup line of his son’s AAU basketball game. #isntitironic #dontyouthink — Matt Dugan (@Coach_Dugs) July 29, 2018 LeBron put on a show in the layup lines before coaching Bronny and the Blue Chips to a dub in front of a SOLD OUT crowd! FULL MIX https://t.co/LhhsLzDqhf pic.twitter.com/XUzfqYciHK — SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) July 29, 2018 Hit the jump to see LeBron showing no mercy at his baby boy Bryce’s party last summer.
Source: Juan Ocampo / Getty Power fans, we have some dope news for you. This Sunday, the one and only Kendrick Lamar will guest star on your favorite crime drama series. Executive producer Mark Canton said in a statement according to Rap Up , “Kendrick is a once in a generation talent and Courtney, 50 and I felt it would be exciting to create a role for him in ‘Power.’ Everyone involved is thrilled to have him join the family.” 50 is definitely excited about the new addition, as he tweeted earlier today: I’m bringing my friend @kendricklamar to POWER this Sunday #getthestrap pic.twitter.com/bReja0XWfv — 50cent (@50cent) July 25, 2018 If you’re like us, we know you can’t wait to see who Kendrick Lamar will play. Tune into STARZ this Sunday, July 29 at 8 p.m. for K.Dot’s big reveal. This Sunday… A special guest is coming to #PowerTV . pic.twitter.com/WMDDEM10sI — Power (@Power_STARZ) July 24, 2018
Source: VALERIE GACHE / Getty Nashville Woman Accused Of Setting A House On Fire Because She Wasn’t Invited To A Party A Nashville woman has been accused of setting fire to a home because she wasn’t invited to a house party. Shameka Howse was arrested and charged with vandalism, aggravated arson and reckless endangerment/assault with a deadly weapon. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Howse and an unidentified man pulled up at a house on North 29th Avenue in Nashville and when she began screaming about not being invited to a party at the house. She reportedly walked back to the truck, pulled out a can of lighter fluid and started pouring it over windows of the house and she then took a butane lighter and lit a fire. Howse and the man both sped off as the three people inside worked to put out the fire.
