When Colin Kaepernick first took a knee during the national anthem, it was as if America was hit with a sucker punch. Kaepernick ended up sacrificing everything for his cause and while he ended up losing his career over it, he has had a constant stream of support from his friends, family, and from his girlfriend, Nessa Diab. While many people might be scared of Kaepernick’s stand, Nessa promoted it has been a constant rock by his side. She has continued his momentum via her career as a TV and radio host and is the amplifier to Kaepernick’s silence. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Nessa Diab.

Nessa Diab is an American radio and TV personality and a television host as well as an activist. She has a net worth of $2 Million. On the physical side of things, Kate has dark brown eyes, black hair, and a body build of the mesomorph type. She has a standing height of 5 feet 7 ¹¹/₁₆ inches (1.72 m) and her zodiac is Taurus.

Early Life:

Nessa Diab was born on the 6th of May 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Born to an Egyptian father and a Middle Eastern mother, Nessa was raised in a Muslim household alongside her two brothers. While she grew up in Southern California, her father’s job caused her to move between California and Saudi Arabia. Her family was caught in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War, after which the frequency of their visits decreased. Following her matriculation exams, Nessa went off to college and graduated with a degree in mass communications from the University of California, Berkeley at the age of 20. 

Professional Career:

Interested in music from a very young age, Nessa loved to remix songs. One of her remixes entitled, Rydaz, ended up on the radio and was the perfect push Nessa needed for her career. While at University, Nessa interned at San Francisco Bay Area Top 40 station Wild 94.9. After graduating, Nessa started working on her own show, The Baydestrian Report. 

While still at Wild 94.9, Nessa started taking regular interviews with artists and celebrities. Something that caused MTV to seek her out to be on Girl Code. Used to taking responsibility, Nessa expanded her portfolio over the years and hosted different MTV and MTV2 shows. She currently hosts, Nessa on Air, on Hot 97. Her show is also the top-rated hip-hop show and is syndicated nationally in over 15 markets. 

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Net Worth:

As of now, Nessa Diab has a net worth of USD $2 Million.

Activism:

Nessa has been involved in activism long before her association with Kaepernick. Over the years, Nessa has been involved with different organizations in New York that work for women’s empowerment. Nessa also founded the Know Your Rights Camp with Colin Kaepernick and the organization expanded its reach with funds for COVID-19.

Nessa is also not scared to call out prominent celebrities. When Jay-Z came out on national television saying that it was time that they moved from the kneeling phase to action, Nessa was having none of it. 

 “I don’t mind you doing a business deal — but I do mind you wrapping it in social justice when you’re working with an organization that denies someone an opportunity. Jay has phenomenal music, he’s done so much nobody’s taking that away from him! Do your business! But don’t talk to me about that league when they’re doing dishonorable things. This person working with this league wore Colin’s Jersey — but some people don’t understand what’s going on.” 

Nessa even called out NFL when they listed Colin Kaepernick as retired on their website. She tweeted a screenshot of the player’s profile on their website with a caption that read,

“Colin did NOT retire. You cowards blackballed him [because] he peacefully protested against police brutality. He’s a Super Bowl QB [and] should be playing [because] his stats show that.”

Personal Life:

Nessa is currently in a relationship with NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the two have been outspoken about their support for social justice causes, including the fight against police brutality and racial inequality. The pair have been together since 2015 however they are yet to get married. In the years as a couple, the pair has given birth to one child who was born in August 2022.

A quick write on her partner-Colin Kaepernick:

Colin Kaepernick is a former American football quarterback and civil rights activist. He was born on November 3, 1987, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was adopted and raised by a white family in Turlock, California.

Kaepernick played college football at the University of Nevada and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He spent six seasons with the 49ers, leading them to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994 in 2013, before becoming a free agent in 2017.

In 2016, Kaepernick gained national attention for his protests during the national anthem before NFL games. He began kneeling during the anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality in the United States. His actions sparked a national conversation and ignited a movement across the sports world, with many other athletes joining in the protest.

Kaepernick has since become a prominent civil rights activist and philanthropist, founding the Know Your Rights Camp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering young people of color. He has also been involved with a number of other social justice organizations and causes.

Kaepernick has been widely recognized for his activism and advocacy work, receiving numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award in 2018.

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