MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music

The NFL, under its Inspire Change initiative, released a feature this week with MC Lyte highlighting her song “King King” from her most recent album “1 of 1”. The song, which features Queen Latifah, was written to honor NFL players and draws inspiration from players who use their voices and platforms to speak out about issues and uplift their communities.

The feature is a conversation between MC Lyte and NFL legend Anquan Boldin, who co-founded the Player’s Coalition, an organization working with over 1400 professional athletes across leagues to improve social justice and racial equality. He founded the organization following the death of his cousin due to gun violence. In the feature, they talk about how pro athletes and music artists can have a responsibility to use their voices for positive change.

“Hip-hop and sports have always been at the forefront of driving social justice movements, coming together to amplify voices and spark meaningful change,” said hip-hop legend and activist MC Lyte. “My single ‘King King’ is a tribute to the athletes who use their platforms to champion equality and justice. These individuals take significant risks to stand up for what’s right, inspiring progress and uplifting communities in the process. I want to thank Anquan Boldin, the Players Coalition, and the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative for fostering these vital conversations. Their dedication fuels a movement that will resonate for generations.”

“I had the honor of sitting down with legendary hip-hop artist MC Lyte to discuss her new single King King, which she has dedicated to Players Coalition in recognition of the tireless work we have undertaken addressing issues that have directly affected our communities,” said Anquan Boldin, NFL Legend and co-founder of Players Coalition. “The first time I heard King King, it reminded me of the responsibility of men and what Players Coalition, over the past seven years, has impacted including police-community relations, education, civic engagement, and reducing gun violence. A line in the single ‘learning ’bout what it takes to make it through the season’ reminds me that every season brings on new challenges and that Players Coalition is in a position to take the lead and champion issues to create positive change.”

About Inspire Change

Inspire Change is the NFL’s social justice initiative, aimed at reducing barriers to opportunity, particularly in communities of color, and showcasing how the NFL family is working together to create positive change. Inspire Change comes to life at all levels of the league — current and former players: NFL teams and ownership; and throughout the league office. Since launching Inspire Change, the NFL has worked with dozens grant partners to invest more than $375 million to advance opportunity nationwide. For more information, visit www.nfl.com/inspirechange.