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Darius Rucker claims Morgan Wallen has still not been ‘forgiven’ for N-word video: He’s ‘become a better person’
By BreAnna Bell,
20 days ago
Darius Rucker thinks it’s time for people to forgive Morgan Wallen after his N-word controversy.
The country music star, 58, claimed on Tuesday’s episode of Rolling Stone’s “Music Now” podcast that the “Last Night” hitmaker, 31, hasn’t been “forgiven” after he was caught on video in 2021 using the racial slur, among other expletives.
“I think Morgan’s become a better person since that,” Rucker said.
Darius Rucker said it’s time for people to forgive singer Morgan Wallen for saying the N-word in a 2021 video. Getty Images “I think Morgan’s become a better person since that,” Rucker said on Rolling Stone’s “Music Now” podcast Tuesday. Thaddaeus McAdams/Shutterstock
“I’ve known Morgan a long time. Since all that happened Morgan’s tried to really better himself and become a better person and see the world in a much better, better way,” he continued.
“You know, he’s not forgiven. He’s still not out for CMAs and ACMs,” Rucker incorrectly claimed.
“They can say what they want, but the fact that Morgan Wallen is not up for entertainer of the year and those things is crazy. No one’s selling more tickets than Morgan.”
“He’s not forgiven. He’s still not out for CMAs and ACMs,” Rucker claimed. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
“I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back,” Wallen, 27, said in a statement. “There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better.”
In addition to iHeart and Cumulus radio stations pulling the singer’s music, he was also suspended by his record label. GMA Wallen was banned from the 2021 CMA Awards, despite his sophomore album being nominated for Album of the Year. Penske Media via Getty Images
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