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.

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.

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.

“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.

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

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.”

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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