NFL Maintains Relationship with Jay-Z Amid Allegations

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell affirmed that the league's relationship with Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand remains unchanged despite recent rape allegations against the rapper. The allegations stem from a lawsuit where a woman claims Jay-Z participated in a sexual assault at a 2000 awards show after-party. Jay-Z has vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them as a part of an extortion attempt and calling for the accuser to file a criminal complaint instead. The NFL has partnered with Roc Nation since 2019 for entertainment and social activism, and preparations for the upcoming Super Bowl are ongoing, with Kendrick Lamar set to perform. Goodell expressed confidence in Roc Nation's contributions to NFL events and social justice initiatives. He reiterated that the league's partnership with Roc Nation is strong and continues to evolve.