Beyoncé surprised Colin Kaepernick by presenting him with the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night at Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show. Beyonce was brought out as a surprise presenter by comedian Trevor Noah. She said she was "proud and humbled" to present the award, given to "former athletes and sports figures who embody the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy as vehicles for changing the world." Colin took action with no fear of consequence or repercussion, only hope to change the world for the better," Beyonce said. "To change perception, to change the way we treat each other, especially people of color."