Jay-Z Attends Commanders vs. Cowboys Sport: Fan Reactions

Jay-Z was once in the home to observe the Washington Commanders face off in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys.

The 54-year-old track multi-millionaire, whose Roc Country has a partnership with the NFL, attended Sunday’s (Nov. 24) sport at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., along Lovers founder/CEO Michael Rubin.

Forward of the matchup, Jay-Z — wearing a swish black sweater, lengthy grey coat, darkish pants and a big beanie — was once noticed chatting at the sidelines with Commanders normal supervisor Adam Peters.

Sooner than the Commanders have been offered in 2023, Jay was once amongst a number of high-profile figures, together with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and media multi-millionaire Byron Allen, who expressed pastime in buying the group, in step with Sports activities Illustrated. In the end, the group was once offered to investor Josh Harris for a reported $6.05 billion.

Jay-Z’s presence on the sport left many fanatics on social media occupied with his allegiance. “Jay-Z at a Commanders sport is random, however I’m no longer shocked,” one person wrote on X (previously Twitter). Any other posted, “Jay-Z on the Commanders vs Cowboys sport… wild. I’m wondering who he’s rooting for?” That sentiment was once echoed by means of any other person, who requested on X, “When did Jay-Z develop into a Commanders fan???”

Previous this yr, Bloomberg reported that Jay and the NFL are proceeding their partnership. On the NFL house owners’ assembly in Atlanta on Oct. 15, Commissioner Roger Goodell stated, “It’s been a mutually sure dating, I’m no longer certain both of us truly spend a lot time speaking about contracts. Jay is excited. Desiree Perez is excited. I’m glad, so we’re all excellent.”

In keeping with ESPN, Roc Country’s earlier maintain the NFL, valued at $25 million over 5 years, has incorporated overseeing the Tremendous Bowl Halftime Display and supporting the league’s social justice initiative, Encourage Exchange, which has awarded $375 million in grants.

The partnership has sparked its percentage of controversy since its announcement in the summertime of 2019. Jay-Z confronted backlash for aligning with a league that have been accused of blackballing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for kneeling all over the nationwide anthem in protest of police brutality. Extra lately, Jay-Z confronted grievance from some within the hip-hop group after it was once introduced that Kendrick Lamar — no longer Lil Wayne — would headline this yr’s Tremendous Bowl Halftime Display in New Orleans.

Underneath Jay-Z and Roc Country’s stewardship, the Tremendous Bowl Halftime Display has featured a string of hip-hop centric acts, together with Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, The Weeknd, Dr. Dre and buddies, Rihanna and Usher. This yr’s display, that includes Lamar, is extremely expected as he goals to cap off a stellar yr with a headline efficiency.