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‘I didn’t have to make a silent protest’: Jay-Z denies making political statement during Super Bowl national anthem

By Caitlin Yilek
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‘I didn’t have to make a silent protest’: Jay-Z denies making political statement during Super Bowl national anthem

Rapper Jay-Z said his decision to remain seated during the national anthem at the Super Bowl is being misconstrued.

Video of the rapper and his wife Beyonce showed the couple seated as singer Demi Lovato sang the Star-Spangled Banner on Sunday. Some interpreted their decision not to stand as a political statement, but Jay-Z said that was not his intention.

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