By Brenden Gallagher
Even if you would rather watch infomercials on Sunday afternoon than subject yourself to a football game, you’ve heard about the controversy swirling around Colin Kaepernick. The San Francisco 49ers backup QB has taken to sitting or kneeling during the National Anthem to draw attention to the police brutality and the unjust treatment of people of color in America.
While many conservatives and out of touch NFL owners have come out against Kaepernick, he has enjoyed widespread support from people of all stripes, from Hollywood celebrities to politician. Here is a list of celebs who have shown their support for Kap.
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1 J. ColeGetty Images
During a Labor Day weekend performance in Las Vegas Cole rocked a Colin Kaepernick jersey while performing “A Tale of 2 Citiez.” -
2 Trey Songz
Songz joined J. Cole on stage also wearing a Kaepernick #7 jersey. -
3 Chris BrownGetty Images
The infamously controversial singer was quickly identified as Team Kaepernick when he sat during the singing of the National Anthem at a celebrity basketball game on 9/11. -
4 John Legend
The crooner who is quite vocal about social injustice offered his support and critique of the National Anthem from an artistic POV. -
5 John CarlosGetty Images
The Olympic athlete, who famously protested social injustice at the 1968 Olympics, voiced solidarity with the QB. -
6 Jabari ParkerInstagram
The Milwaukee Bucks star was one of the first NBA players to throw support behind Colin Kaepernick. -
7 W. Kamau BellGetty Images
The socially minded comedian pointed out how the #KaepernickEffect is already having an impact on society. -
8 Steph CurryGetty
When asked about his feelings on Kaepernick’s protest, Steph said he “applauds” the QB, and hopes that his actions will “drive the conversation to bettering the equal rights and treatment of African-Americans and people of color.” -
9 Spike LeeGetty Images
As expected, the director came out in support of Colin Kaepernick. He had some thoughtful remarks on the topic of athletes protesting. -
10 Megan RapinoeGetty Images
The soccer player joined Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest when she took a knee while the National Anthem was playing at a NWSL soccer match. -
11 Kareem Abdul-JabbarGetty Images
The NBA icon penned a thoughtful article in support of the Niners QB. -
12 Chuck D
Of course activist and rapper Chuck D came through with his support. -
13 T.I.
”]The VH1 star has been a very open supporter of the NFL star since news of the silent protest became public. -
14 Tina Knowles LawsonGetty Images
Mama Tina was quick to support Colin Kaepernick while calling out those that were ignoring the substance of his protest. -
15 Barack ObamaGetty Images
Kap scored the biggest endorsement of them all when he got the stamp of approval from POTUS himself.