NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has stated that the league’s relationship with Roc Nation and its owner Jay-Z will not change despite rape allegations against him. In response to a civil claim filed by a 13-year-old girl, Goodell said the league is aware of the allegations but does not plan to take any action.
Goodell praised Roc Nation for its help in promoting social justice initiatives and acknowledged the company’s value to the NFL. However, critics argue that taking a different approach with Jay-Z compared to players like Deshaun Watson, who faced a formal league investigation after similar allegations were made against him.
While Goodell claimed that the allegations are only civil claims, many wonder why there is a perceived double standard in how the league handles such cases involving ownership and management.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/roger-goodell-nfls-relationship-with-jay-z-roc-nation-is-not-changing