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Former Chiefs star Tamba Hali says neighbors shun him because of color of his skin

Tamba Hali is going through his first fall and winter without playing professional football since joining the Chiefs in 2006.

Hali, the former Chiefs linebacker, is continuing his music career and hinted on social media that he would be open to returning to Kansas City as a coach.

As for life in Overland Park, well, Hali doesn’t seem content.

On Sunday, Hali tweeted about his dealings with some of his neighbors, indicating that relations haven’t been pleasant and that he believes the reason is because he is black.

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Hali began by tweeting: “I’ll say life after football is eye opening.