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Robert Kraft talked about connecting ‘good friend’ Jay-Z and the NFL

The NFL recently announced that Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports company, Roc Nation, is partnering with the league on multiple fronts. The deal has sparked a range of reactions.

One person who was reportedly involved with it was Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

During an interview with WEEI on Wednesday, the 78-year-old revealed his connection.

“We’re involved with the NFL as you know, and Jay-Z is a good friend,” Kraft told WEEI host Greg Hill. “We’ve been doing some stuff in some charitable areas, and we were happy to introduce each side and try to help them work together.