“Big And Rich” singer John Rich blasted Nike over their endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick, sharing that when a company endorses someone who insults the police, he draws the line.
“I support every American’s right to protest whatever they want. However, if you endorse someone who wears #PIGSOCKS, that’s where you lose me,” the 44-year-old country singer tweeted Tuesday to his thousands of followers. (RELATED: NIKE MAKES MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT COLIN KAEPERNICK. NFL FANS WON’T BE HAPPY)
John Rich of Big and Rich performs during Country Thunder – Day 4 on July 23, 2017 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder)
“If @nike wants their ‘swoosh’ to be associated with calling our police ‘Pigs’ then so be it,” he added. “I have a right to not buy their products.”
I support every American’s right to protest whatever they want. However, if you endorse someone who wears #PIGSOCKS that’s where you lose me. If @nike wants their “swoosh” to be associated with calling our police “Pigs” then so be it. I have a right to not buy their products.
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 4, 2018
The “Good Lord and the Man” singer also hit back at people slamming him over the comment and tweeted a picture of socks Kaepernick wore showing a pig wearing a policeman’s uniform.
The fact that I have to explain that MOST of us own @nike products prior to this “Revelation” that Mr. #PIGSOCKS #ColinKaepernick is now their poster man, let’s me know you’re smoking too much, and are probably living in your parents basement. https://t.co/uhR7aKRCCk
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 3, 2018
Our Soundman just cut the Nike swoosh off his socks. Former marine. Get ready @Nike multiply that by the millions. pic.twitter.com/h8kj6RXe7j
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 3, 2018
When you compare police to PIGS, this ends the discussion for me. If you don’t find a problem with that, then feel free to unfollow me. The police JUST SHOWED UP at our concert to protect and serve, I’ll ask them what they think and get back to you… https://t.co/S7KwlTeZos
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 3, 2018
Hey @Nike I guess you made @Kaepernick7 your new “face” of the brand because you love the way his socks look with your shoes? @Reebok here we come. #WeStand @TomiLahren @greggutfeld @kilmeade @RedneckRiviera pic.twitter.com/tgtbl8VFzv
— John Rich (@johnrich) September 3, 2018
The comments stem from Nike’s announcement that they signed the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback as part of the 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” campaign.
The deal reportedly included a custom shoe, custom apparel and other Kaepernick-themed merchandise.
Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) September 3, 2018
ESPN’s Darren Rovell, however, tweeted Tuesday that Nike sources said that “the company has no plans to give Colin Kaepernick a signature shoe, nor an extensive clothing line, as had been speculated.”
Nike sources say the company has no plans to give Colin Kaepernick a signature shoe, nor an extensive clothing line, as had been speculated.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 4, 2018