Morgan Wallen’s Apology For Using Racial Slur Met With Mixed Reactions On Social Media

KEY POINTS

Morgan Wallen apologized for shouting a racial slur
His video apology gained diverse reactions from netizens
His actions resulted in the loss of his record label contract and disqualification from award shows

Country singer Morgan Wallen has publicly apologized after a video of him shouting a racial slur was shared by TMZ. However, it was met with both affirmations and criticism from netizens, with many refusing to accept the apology.

The controversy began Tuesday after the video showed the 27-year-old country music singer blurting out racial slurs and profanities outside his residence in Tennessee's Nashville.

A neighbor captured the video of Wallen and his friends honking their car horns and causing a scene in front of the former's house on the night of Jan. 31, after partying, NBC News reported.

Before going inside his house, Wallen shouts to his friend, "Hey, take care of this "p---- ass motherf-----. ... Take care of this p---- ass n-----," NBC News reported.

Wallen had recorded a lengthy apology following the incident, and uploaded the video on his YouTube channel, and shared it on his official Instagram and Twitter accounts.

Update from me https://t.co/C6hNJf1BcD
— morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) February 11, 2021

The Twitter update from Wallen concerning the incident received diverse opinions from netizens. One fan said she liked Wallen’s music before the controversy, but her opinion has changed now.

Sorry I liked your music before but that’s when I thought you were a human. No thanks. You lost me with your racism.
— Marsha (@MarshaChavez19) February 11, 2021

Considering that the incident happened more than a week ago, another Twitter user responded to Wallen’s video, pointing out his lack of urgency in the matter.

if you were sincerely sorry and understood what you did, you’d take this moment to educate the huge portion of your fans that support this behavior every day.

but I guess the strategy of going into hiding & waiting this out till it blows over = more & easier $. congrats guy 😒
— Mickey (@mick_swish) February 11, 2021

“The problem here is that you keep on apologizing and keep making horrible mistakes,” said another Twitter user. “The fact that white people are telling you it’s [okay] is NOT [OKAY].”

She added she loved his music, but she was losing faith in him as a human being.

The problem here is that you keep apologizing and keep making horrible mistakes. The fact that white people are telling you it’s ok is NOT OK. I love your music but I’m losing faith in you as a human being
— Jennifer Nolan (@jlnolan72) February 11, 2021

Many said Wallen's words were hurtful, but they forgave him.

I was not happy with the Nword video, please don’t blame a bender this was all you. I’m glad you are seeking sobriety. After watching your heartfelt apology I forgive you. I live in a mixed family and that is a terrible thing you said. Please stay sober and be a positive change.
— 🎬🎞🎥Hue Worthy🎥🎞🎬 (@HueWorthy) February 11, 2021

I don’t consider him a racist at all but the word was extremely hurtful.(ESPECIALLY if you have been called that word or been black period) I forgive but I think (for me) if I just stopped being a supporter. I can’t in good conscience celebrate someone who made careless actions.
— Matleah Stewart (@xmattiexx) February 11, 2021

Some netizens were of the opinion that Wallen's apology was sincere.

“I think Morgan is sincere. I [really] feel sorry for him for having fans that are completely out of touch though,” she said.

“At least he’s willing to learn and do the right thing. Maybe you all should follow his lead.”

I think Morgan is sincere. I really feel sorry for him for having fans that are completely out of touch though. At least he’s willing to learn and do the right thing. Maybe you all should follow his lead
— Boon Doggle (@boon_doggle) February 11, 2021

Of course you can come back from all your mistakes. You're human and ALL humans make them. Don't add to your list of mistakes by beating up on yourself. You are loved and you are worthy of forgiveness. First forgive yourself. You didn't mean anyone harm
— Merrica (@MerriCarroll) February 11, 2021

In the video, Wallen took full accountability for his actions, thanked the people who supported him and asked them not to defend him for his mistakes.

Following the incident, Wallen's record label contract was suspended and he was disqualified from award shows. According to TMZ, multiple radio stations are also pulling his music.

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