Sean “Diddy” Combs was in the running for ownership of the the Panthers, but the NFL team ultimately went to the winning bidder David Tepper for about $2.2. billion back in May. When asked if he would try to invest in a different team, Diddy said no.
In an interview with BigBoyTV on Thursday (June 8), the rapper explained his disagreement with the NFL’s new policy that would fine players if they choose not to stand during the national anthem this season. Athletes also have the option of staying in the locker room.
“Man, I really wanted to go in there and be a part of the NFL and try to be a positive change,” he said “This last move, though, I don’t even want to own an NFL team no more.”
“I don’t want to be associated with oppressing black men. I don’t want to be associated with telling grown-ass men what they can do and cannot do,” he continued.
On a more positive note, Diddy said that he would support players who continue to fight for what’s right, referencing some famous protesters in history–Muhammad Ali and Jim Brown.
“All the NFL players, they’re in a messed-up position, but this is a defining time,” he noted. “and if Ali and them was able to do it and Jim Brown was able to do it, if ya’ll stick together, they can’t break you.”