Atlanta rapper T.I. boycotting NFL, Super Bowl over anthem policy
Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images Sport / Getty
At least one Atlanta rap icon won't be in attendance when the city hosts the Super Bowl next year.
Appearing on BET's "Genius Talks" with host Jemele Hill on Saturday, T.I. said he will be boycotting the NFL this season in response to the league's new national anthem policy.
"I think there is a violation of constitutional rights being implemented to minority players who choose to have a peaceful, silent protest," the 37-year-old, born Clifford Harris Jr., said.
Hosted @BET’s #GeniusTalks at #BETX yesterday and @Tip explained why he’s boycotting the NFL, even though the Super Bowl is in Atlanta next year pic.twitter.com/V22y3Imc8r
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 24, 2018
Super Bowl LIII is scheduled to be played on Feb. 3, 2019 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.