Colin Kaepernick has come under fire on social media after accusing his white adoptive parents of “perpetuating racism” in an interview with CBS News on Thursday.
In particular, Kaepernick opened up about his differences with his white parents. He called the disagreements “problematic” and attributed them to racism.
The former 49er cited a story in which his adoptive mother was concerned about his decision to braid his hair into cornrows like one of her favorite NBA players, Allen Iverson.
After braiding his hair, Kaepernick’s mother warned him that his hair would not look “professional” and “a little thuggish.”
Kaepernick told CBS News, “These spaces are like, ‘Okay, how do I navigate the situation now?’ turns into a space. But it also explained why my hair was long.
Twitter users protested the NFL anthem, accusing him of being disgruntled for attacking a couple who took him to his home.
Colin Kaepernick’s mom and dad have issues with their rich parents. How shocking that he is a dirty Maoist. https://t.co/Q12tpHmKqB
— The lovable but ineffective James Lindsey (@ConceptualJames) March 9, 2023
Colin Kaepernick’s parents are not racist, but their son is. pic.twitter.com/1FLIXNjz7Q
— Kathy Barnett (@Kathy4Truth) March 10, 2023
This is good Pavlik. Blame your parents for the cause! https://t.co/SMOwzZyNgr
— Karol Markovic (@karol) March 9, 2023
And …… Colin Kaepernick remains an idiot. This time, disrespecting his adoptive parents. https://t.co/XnhuuP9qNp
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) March 9, 2023
It was only a matter of time… Screw Colin Kaepernick 👇🏼https://t.co/cgUiJazuKc
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 9, 2023
What a bunch of ungrateful and crafty garbage.https://t.co/BYIYFII4yY
— Rusty Shackelford (@rshackelford14) March 9, 2023
So Colin Kaepernick now complains that his parents were “problematic” because they didn’t want him to have corn rows.
The same parents kept you out of the orphanage, and if that’s your biggest problem, you’ll easily overcome it. Kaepernick is nothing but a spoiled brat.
— Jake Crain (@JakeCrain_) March 9, 2023
I’m sick of Colin Kaepernick’s bullshit. Does she blame her white adoptive parents for perpetuating racism? Here’s a young black boy, lucky enough to be adopted, his family gave him everything they could give you, and this is how you pay them back? Blah to you Kaepernick
— TonemanLives 🇹🇺🇸 (@TonemanLives) March 9, 2023
In the Ungrateful Child category, I give you… https://t.co/0vXvem95AX
— @Matthew Betley (@MatthewBetley) March 9, 2023
Their family is probably heartbroken that he continues to attack them.
Colin Kaepernick accuses his white adoptive parents of a ‘problematic’ upbringing that fueled racism https://t.co/8gnSHzL3Ap #FoxNews
— Stacy Washington (@StacyOnTheRight) March 9, 2023
Everyone has forgotten that Colin Kaepernick exists again, so now he’s hurting for the attention of his adoptive parents.
— Tiffany ✨ (@tiffanyandsadie) March 10, 2023
Of course it does.
It’s been at least 7 weeks since he paid attention. Maybe he is hungry now.
https://t.co/FdOXFZoJ43— Tandy (@dantypo) March 9, 2023
Colin Kaepernick has now called the police, the NFL, his tennis shoes, his country and even his parents racist. Next pet? Maybe, maybe not. But it should not be ignored.
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