Priscilla Presley fights Elvis racism claims: ‘He loved, loved being around blacks’

Elvis Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla, is attempting to set the record straight on the iconic musician’s beliefs.

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The singer’s legacy was recently cemented in the biopic “Elvis” directed by Baz Luhrmann with Austin Butler in the title role depicted Elvis being affected by civil rights movement

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However, Priscilla, 77, is knocking down longstanding assumptions that her former husband had issues with people of color.

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“Per the movie, [for] a long time it was stated that Elvis was a racist,” the “Naked Gun” actress said on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” earlier this week.

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“He was not a racist. He had never been a racist. He had friends, black friends, friends from all over,” Priscilla said

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She also noted he had longstanding friendships with icons such as Fats Domino and Sammy Davis Jr.

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