Thousands Sign Petition Asking Maroon 5 To Cancel NFL Superbowl Performance In Support Of Kaepernick

More than 47,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking pop band Maroon 5 to cancel their rumored NFL Super Bowl halftime performance in support of Colin Kaepernick.

Part of the Petition read, “Rihanna has reportedly turned down the opportunity to perform in front of over 100 million people at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show. Why? She supports Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who has been exiled from the NFL because of his decision to kneel during the national anthem.
Kaepernick risked his career to take a knee for equality, and the NFL punished him for it. Until the league changes their policy and support players’ constitutional right to protest, no artists should agree to work with the NFL. Join me in asking Maroon 5 to drop out of the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show.”

Colin Kaepernick (right) kneeling during the national anthem before an NFL game

The petition also mentioned Rihanna and Jay Z turning down the NFL Superbowl performance in support.

“Colin Kaepernick has sacrificed his NFL career to call out violent racism in America, and players across the country have followed his lead. Rihanna, Jay-Z, Amy Schumer and others have refused to work with the NFL. Maroon 5: Americans look to artists and celebrities as leaders, and you have huge opportunity to use your influence to take a stand.”

Maroon 5