Jay-Z Is Reportedly Trying To Talk Travis Scott Out Of Doing The Super Bowl Halftime Show

On Thursday, the NFL announced that Travis Scott would be performing at halftime of the Super Bowl in February, along with Maroon 5.

However, Jay-Z is wanting that to change. Variety reports that Jay, who has been critical of the NFL ever since the organization allegedly “blackballed” former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for his widely publicized national anthem protests, is currently trying to talk Travis out of performing.

‘Two sources also tell Variety that Jay-Z — who has been highly critical of the NFL over its treatment of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick — is attempting to talk Scott out of performing, although reps either declined comment or could not immediately be reached.’

Jay has been one of Kaepernick’s more outspoken supporters, wearing a custom jersey with the quarterback’s former number and name on it during performances and shouting him out from the stage. The NFL has taken criticism from other black performers and celebrities due to its response to the protest controversy, which some have floated as a major reason behind the league’s inability to lock down performers for the next Super Bowl halftime show.