Wallen has since made charitable donations to organizations including the National Museum of African American Music (through Wallen’s More Than My Hometown Foundation), as well as Rock Against Racism (donated by Big Loud on behalf of Wallen from the artist’s royalties) and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC).
I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. The official music video for Wasted On You premiered on YouTube on Thursday the 3rd of October 2019. I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back. Shortly after the video of him using the N-word surfaced, Wallen issued an apology, saying, “I’m embarrassed and sorry. After a thorough review and robust discussions internally and with the artist’s team in which we found a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to meaningful work and outreach, we extended an invitation to participate in this year’s show.” We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. MRC Live & Alternative, a division of MRC that produces the BBMAs and several other awards shows, previously released a statement regarding the decision, saying, “We oppose discrimination, harassment or racism of any kind. The song ties Whiskey Glasses, his second of. An internal memo from MRC, which was reviewed by Billboard, noted that discussions between MRC staffers and Wallen’s team over the past year led to the company offering Wallen an invitation to perform at the 2022 BBMAs. Morgan Wallen matches his longest command on Billboard ‘s Country Airplay chart, as Wasted on You leads the list (dated July 16) for a third week. He was not invited to attend the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, though he did win three awards, based on Billboard chart performance data. Wallen’s performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards marks his first awards show performance since Wallen was caught on video using a racial slur outside his home in Nashville in February 2021. The country singer was a four-time finalist heading into this year’s Billboard Music Awards ceremony, and won the trophy for top country male artist.
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