Lil Durk Is Being Criticized After Working With Morgan Wallen Following The N-word Controversy
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Lil Durk’s advocacy for Morgan Wallen, the controversial performer, seems to go beyond their December duet “Broadway Girls”. During a press conference on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, the “Still Trappin'” singer defended the 28-year-old.
Lil Durk’s demand for fellow musicians. Notably Pulitzer Prize-winning sensation Kendrick Lamar. To collaborate alongside Morgan Wallen has certainly sparked outrage on social networking sites. After a clip of him yelling the N-word was out in February 2021, the country musician was in a big scandal.
The 29-year-old, whose actual name is Durk Derrick Banks. He was in question regarding Wallen’s controversial use of the insulting slur. And whether or not he should really return. Durk also refuted the notion that Wallen was a racist.
Lil Durk Supporting Morgan Wallen
“He’s not a racist.” That’s my youngster. We had a lengthy discussion. He was in a social environment at the time… Durk added, “I testify for the guy, and that he’s good”. “He ain’t canceled, I spoke to him”. the “Chasin’ You,” singer remarked of Wallen’s condition. You ain’t canceled once I say you ain’t canceled.”
Moreover, Lil Durk reportedly believed that these other musicians should accept Wallen. And he seemed to support Wallen’s desire to collaborate alongside Lamar. As the country singer is rumor to wish to do so. Further, on social networking sites, people were really angry by Durk’s backing for Wallen and voice their displeasure openly. One Twitter user said, “Now they both canceled.”
Following viral video footage showing Morgan Wallen. Uttering the racist term after seeing what seemed to be a night out along with buddies. Wallen caught himself in the controversy. Wallen can be seen outdoors shouting cuss words at his companions in the video. He also was caught on camera using racist and nasty remarks. This sparked numerous debates.
Now they both canceled pic.twitter.com/leBL7PMATL
— Bebe (@timamoune1) January 5, 2022
Morgan Wallen’s Comeback
In the end, Morgan Wallen expressed regret for his actions. He stated that he will contribute $500,000 to Black-led organizations, although it’s uncertain whether he ever did so.
After his incident, Wallen was almost barred from the media for a while. However, the popularity of ‘Broadway Girls’ has allowed him to come back to the radio. With ‘Sand in My Boots,’ Wallen has reached No. 9 on Billboard’s classic rock list for the very first time since February.
In an appearance on comedian Druski’s Clubhouse chat show on December 29. Wallen indicated a desire in collaborating with Lamar for the first time. “I do love Moneybagg [Yo]…,” Wallen responded after Druski questioned who his dream hip-hop collaboration would’ve been.
This so embarrassing honestly. Allowing a man who got caught using the n word (hard r) literally just last year to profit off of our culture.
— LLC (#1 Bobble) (@ShesAFanSir) December 30, 2021
Like what’s the point of everything that we went through last year? You want the culture to work with him and give him a pass just because you’re real tight with him? It makes no sense and this is exactly why they think we’re a joke now. That’s goofy 🤦🏾♂️
— Da MF Don (@Da_MFDon) January 6, 2022
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